Roundup: Chicago violence surges to 20 year high
Chicago sees August as the deadliest month in two decades with 84 homicides and 67 shot over a single weekend, bringing year totals to 487 homicides and 2,800 shot. The report contrasts Chicago with smaller cities, notes New York and Los Angeles totals, and mentions ongoing comparisons to last year.
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Rousseff defends record amid impeachment clash in Brazil
Brazil’s suspended president Dilma Rousseff told lawmakers she did not commit a crime and urged senators to consider evidence fairly. She labeled interim President Michel Temer a usurper, linked the crisis to recession, and recalled her past as a jailed guerrilla fighter while noting a nonwhite Brazil.
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Colombia Halts Hostilities as Farc Peace Accord Takes Hold
A permanent cease fire begins at 12:01 a.m. following a midweek peace accord between the government and FARC. President Santos and FARC leader Rodrigo Londono voiced commitment as Colombians await a national referendum on Oct. 2 amid security concerns from smaller rebel factions and drug gangs.
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Albuquerque girl's death shocks family of victim
Relatives of Victoria Martens mourn and wonder how Michelle Martens and two convicted criminals, Fabian Gonzales and Jessica Kelley, became involved as authorities charge all three with child abuse resulting in death, kidnapping, and tampering with evidence in the killing found before the victim’s 10th birthday. Relatives praised the community support as Victoria’s grandparents appeared in public for the first time.
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Clinton aide Huma Abedin ends marriage to Anthony Weiner
Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton aide and vice chair of the campaign, announced she is leaving Anthony Weiner after a new sexting episode. She had stayed through past scandals including his 2011 resignation and 2013 mayoral bid.
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