Supreme Court upholds Indiana voter ID law in 6 3 ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6 3 that states may require photo identification at polls without violating rights, upholding Indiana’s strict voter ID law amid debates of deterred fraud and impacts on elderly, poor, and minority voters. Justices Stevens Roberts Kennedy supported, while Alito Scalia Breyer Ginsburg Souter dissented.
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Mauritania faces hunger as prices surge and defenses fail
The Washington Post reports Mauritania's 3 million people confront rising food costs, with imported wheat up 67 percent and rice up 25 percent. Many earn about $1.50 daily while arable land is only 0.2 percent, triggering aid appeals for $755 million to avert a regional food crisis.
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Forever stamps surge ahead as rate hike nears
With a rate increase set for May 12, Americans buy 30 million Forever stamps daily. First class letters rise to 42 cents, but Forever stamps at 41 cents stay valid for full postage. Since their launch last year, over six billion stamps have sold, and March sales reached $267,696,023 amid rising demand.
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Wright defends patriotism amid Obama campaign scrutiny
Rev. Jeremiah Wright tells reporters at the National Press Club that criticism of his sermons targets the black church, not patriotism. He notes his six years in the military and recalls his role in Obama’s life, while condemning efforts to label him unpatriotic.
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