Bitter battle over unratified women rights treaty
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women remains unratified by the United States after 23 years, fueling partisan debate ahead of elections. Supporters call it an international bill of rights for women, while opponents cite fears of abortion, prostitution, and weakened families, with a Senate vote possible if the review concludes favorably.
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Warnings of Islamic threats weeks before 1995 Oklahoma attack
Weeks before the Oklahoma City federal bombing in 1995, U.S. authorities received warnings that Islamic terrorists planned to strike government buildings in the United States. The Clinton era response included boosted security at federal sites, though no concrete barriers were installed beforehand.
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Syria
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Rush Hour Traffic Ties Up 68 Billion Dollar Nation
A private study by Texas Transportation Institute finds Los Angeles drivers spend 136 hours yearly in traffic with San Francisco and Washington also faring poorly. The 75 urban areas studied show rush hours lasting longer, with over half of major roads crowded during peak times. The national cost is about 68 billion dollars in wasted gas and time.
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