Syrian official rejects Assad ouster in peace talks
Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad told The Associated Press that a transitional government is a coup and will not be accepted. He urged the opposition to abandon plans for Assad’s removal as Geneva talks resume, while U N envoy de Mistura said Iran Russia and Syria show support for a political transition. Kerry urged adherence to the ceasefire.
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Affluenza teen jailed nearly two years in four counts
In Fort Worth Texas judge sentenced Ethan Couch to 180 days for each of four intoxication manslaughter counts in the June 2013 crash. All terms run consecutively. state of time already served unclear. The case marks an adult trial after his 19th birthday.
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Brain implants enable Ohio man to use hand
A paralyzed 24 year old, Ian Burkhart of Dublin, uses a brain implanted 96‑electrode device to control forearm muscles and perform tasks like gripping a bottle, pouring, swiping a card, and stirring. The system, tested in a lab and described in Nature, wires brain signals to muscle stimulation for improved independence.
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Puerto Rico debt vote canceled by GOP amid opposition
House Republicans abruptly scrapped a committee vote on a plan to create a control board for Puerto Rico to manage its 70 billion dollar debt. The bill faced intra party and Democratic opposition over power and potential colonial echoes as bond deadlines loom and a May 422 million payments due.
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Zika funding seen as likely by House Republicans
House Republicans signaled increasing odds of approving part of President Obama's 1.9 billion Zika relief request while delaying full action. They cited urgency but want more details, pressing use of diverted Ebola funds and a possible supplemental bill before October 1. The White House warns the move is temporary and more money will be required.
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