IMF chief Strauss-Kahn jailed without bail in New York
IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was denied bail after weekend arrest on charges of attempting to rape a hotel maid. Prosecutors warned he might flee to France, while allegations of other attacks surface and reactions ripple through finance and politics.
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Shimkus holds disaster aid office hours in southeast Illinois
State Rep. John Shimkus will host flood relief office hours May 27 across several towns to assist victims with replacing documents securing loans and accessing Recovery Resources. No appointment is needed with sessions at Carmi Shawneetown Golden Circle Elizabethtown Golconda and Metropolis sites from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. local times.
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Debt ceiling standoff risks US credit and global markets
As Republicans reject tax increases and major defense cuts, Democrats push to shield Social Security and Medicare while openness to Medicare funding changes remains. If the debt ceiling is not raised by August 2, the administration may have to choose between debt payments and military, Social Security, Medicare obligations, risking a default and market panic. The result could portray the United States as an unstable economy akin to Greece.
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Drew Pleads Guilty in Metropolis Harrah’s Casino Shooting
Metropolis police said no new information on the investigation. The case centers on a January shooting at Harrah’s Casino property that left Drew with serious injuries and a lengthy hospital stay, delaying court proceedings. Chief Mike Worthen noted ongoing but unrevealed inquiry details.
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Mitchell Named Mayor Amid Aldermen Split
Mitchell cited deep division among aldermen as the main challenge for the city and pledged to work with each member and be accessible to residents. He noted the board has been split for a long time and said the next meeting is scheduled for May 24.
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Levees Require Round-the-Clock Watch Along Mississippi
As the Mississippi stays swollen, engineers deputies and jail inmates monitor floodwalls and levees for leaks and cracks. Soldiers police spillway actions near Morganza while residents near Krotz Springs evacuate. President Obama visits Memphis as river levels stay near 1937 record.
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Tenn
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Vicksburg, Miss
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FEMA IEMA assess flood damage for possible federal aid
SEMA director Jon Menken and FEMA Region 5 official Gene Romano outlined rounds of preliminary damage surveys this week to evaluate individual homes and property losses from recent flooding. They aim to gather data on flood expenses with local governments next week, affecting a potential federal disaster declaration by President Obama.
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