Obama visits Moore Oklahoma tornado wrecks to bolster recovery
President Barack Obama toured Moore Oklahoma after the deadly tornado, consoling residents and promising federal support. He noted FEMA rebates totaling 57 million to fund about 12,000 storm shelters and urged nationwide contributions as Gov. Mary Fallin cautioned about long term rebuilding and cash needs for victims.
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Honoring veterans decay mirrors debates on restoring monuments
Hawaii’s Waikiki Natatorium, built 1927 to memorialize 10,000 Hawaii soldiers, stands decayed and closed as officials weigh demolishing it for a beach versus restoring at nearly 70 million dollars. Across Greensboro, NC, similar debates center on the World War I memorial stadium facing disrepair and costly renovations.
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Oregon teen planned school attack inspired by Columbine
Grant Acord, 17, accused of plotting to blow up West Albany High School and to attack the school. He will be charged as an adult with attempted aggravated murder and six counts of manufacturing and possessing a destructive device after six bombs were found in a secret bedroom compartment. Acord was taken to juvenile jail after a tip about the plot. police found no bombs at the high school. Court papers will specify the alleged date.
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