St. Louis Hosts Nation's First Welcome Home Parade for Iraq Veterans
About 600 veterans walked downtown in cold weather as as many as 100000 spectators cheered in St. Louis. Organizers Craig Schneider and Tom Appelbaum planned the grassroots event with donations and a Facebook page to honor Iraq War veterans and celebrate troops returning home. Don Jackson of Edwardsville, Illinois joined his son Kevin at the parade to show support and share in the moment.
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Fire destroys Midway couple's home. aid pours in
In Midway the Riley couple lost their home to a fire. a 75 year old man on oxygen and his dialysis patient wife Jennie survived. Neighbors rally as Pioneer Bank offers aid via the Pop Riley Fund and volunteers arrange temporary housing, water, and storage for donations while they seek a mobile home and essential goods.
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Romney ads outspend Gingrich ahead of Florida vote
Network objections arise as NBC and veteran journalist object to campaign use of footage. Romney aides defend fair use while Florida voters weigh ads and early voting nears 500000 ballots cast, with Gingrich and Romney spending totals in the millions.
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Occupy Oakland protesters vow to push further with threats
Oakland officials described recent actions as restrained as Occupy Oakland protesters pledged to take over vacant buildings a social hub and even threaten to shut down the port airport and City Hall. Police warn arrests for illegal acts following about 300 arrests since late October.
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Yemen’s Saleh Travels to United States for Medical Treatment
After agreeing to step down in November, Yemen’s former president travels to the U.S. for medical care amid ongoing turmoil and a forthcoming February 21 election to replace him. Human Rights Watch condemns the trip, citing hundreds dead in protests and demanding accountability for security abuses.
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