Al-Qaida plotting traced to Yemen ahead of embassy closures
Intelligence officials trace a major al-Qaida plot from Yemen to al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula led by Nasser al-Wahishi. The United States closes diplomatic posts from Mauritania to Bangladesh and later reopens some in Kabul. Yemen confirms 25 wanted AQ suspects and tightens security.
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Nasser al-Wahishi
Organizane
Yemen
al-Qaida
Arabia
Rok Eta
al-Zawahri
Osama bin Laden
U.S
Obama
Mauritania
Africa
Middle East
Bangladesh
India
Madagascar
Kabul
Afghanistan
Sanaa
CIA
National Security Agency
Defense Intelligence Agency
NSA
AQAP
Edward Snowden
Snowden
Pakistan
Syria
Iraq
Somalia
Mali
Libya
al- Qaida
Arabian Peninsula
al- Wahishi
Obama Pushes Private-Sector Focus to Wind Down Fannie and Freddie
White House officials say President Obama will press to shift mortgage guarantees to private capital after losses, aim for at least 15 percent annual wind down of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac portfolios, and tie housing reforms to immigration. The plan mirrors Corker Warner legislation aiming to shutter the enterprises within five years.
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Jay Carney
Obama
Phoenix
Fannie Mae
Freddie Mac
Bob Corker
Tennessee
Mark Warner
Virginia
Senate
Fannie and
Freddie
Fannie
Corker- Warner
U.S
Capitol Hill
Immigration plan faces opposition as advocates rally nationwide
Advocates and opponents plan demonstrations nationwide amid House skepticism of a Senate immigration overhaul. Lawmakers cite past failures including the 1986 Reagan law, arguing enforcement and implementation are key before any legalization or citizenship paths. Senators and Republicans debate staged reforms versus comprehensive action. But opponents warn against amnesty while stressing border security and worker verification.
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Senate
U.S
Steve Scalise
R-La
Republican Study Committee
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Mario Diaz-Balart
R-Fla
Obama
Diaz-Balart
John McCain
R-Ariz
New Mexico Old Main Prison May Become Museum
The Old Main prison near Santa Fe could be transformed into a museum funded by visitors and run with inmate involvement. Plans include tours a few times monthly, an inmate staffed restaurant, and a hobby shop, with repairs by the Penitentiary of New Mexico and a potential opening in three to five years.
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Santa Fe
Penitentiary of
New Mexico
Gregg Marcante
Associated Press
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Old Main
Marcante
Corrections Department
Alex Tomlin
Mexico
New York City
World Trade Center
Auschwitz
Cambodia
Marcella Armijo
Mark Donatelli
New Medical Marijuana Rules Criticized in Santa Fe Hearing
State medical regulators propose rules requiring providers certifying patients for medical marijuana to follow stricter documentation and certification standards. Critics, including Dr. Steven Jenison, argue the rules treat marijuana like a prescription drug despite its herbal status and may create barriers for patients.
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Steven Jenison
State Healthee
Medical Advisory Board
Cannabis Advisory Board
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