Amtrak president boards out after eight years
Amtrak President Joseph H. Boardman will retire next September after nearly eight years leading the agency. He notes achievements and rail modernisation while facing questions on federal subsidies amid a shifting transportation agenda. The railroad operates 300 trains daily across 21,300 miles in 46 states and three Canadian provinces.
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Obama plans week of events to explain IS strategy
President Obama moves to reassure public after San Bernardino and Paris attacks by visiting the Pentagon and the National Counterterrorism Center and delivering a public update on IS and related threats. He aims to contrast with Donald Trump and emphasize incremental steps, saying no major strategy changes are planned.
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Sikhs and Muslims Unite Against Hate in U.S. Rise
Pardeep Kaleka and others urge united action after post Paris and San Bernardino anti Muslim sentiment. Sikh and Muslim groups push FBI hate crime tracking, legal challenges, and educational rallies to protect all faith communities.
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Deputies fatally shoot man who kept gun in hand
Los Angeles County deputies fired 33 bullets at 28 year old Nicholas Robertson as he refused to drop a pistol and walked toward a gas station. Video shows him on the ground with the gun still in his possession as deputies fired after he collapsed. Witnesses described a detached scene with bystanders nearby.
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China presses climate pact amid domestic pollution concerns
Beijing officials cite worsening environmental problems and urban pollution as key drivers behind China's push for a global climate deal. Experts say public concern has grown, aligning with Beijing's aim to seal an agreement during the Paris talks and spur action on carbon emissions.
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