UN panel may back detained Assange ruling
A United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention may rule that Julian Assange has been unlawfully detained in Britain while he seeks to avoid extradition to Sweden. The finding, non binding, follows his shelter inside Ecuador's London embassy for over three years as police await potential arrest.
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Democrats Block Energy Bill Over Flint Lead Crisis
Senate Democrats blocked a bipartisan energy bill 46 to 50 as Republicans balked at sending emergency aid to Flint Michigan to repair lead contaminated pipes. Leaders cite state needs and cost while Democrats push swift funds for Flint’s 100000 residents amid a public health emergency.
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Officials knew of Flint outbreak before public warning
Internal emails show Michigan officials and the Snyder administration were aware of a Legionnaires' disease surge linked to Flint water since March, with county health authorities pressing for investigation while the public was not informed. The exchange shows tension between Genesee County health officials, city leaders, and state agencies over attribution to the Flint River.
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Cobert vows stronger cybersecurity for federal data
President Barack Obama’s nominee to lead the Office of Personnel Management pledges major IT and cybersecurity overhauls after the record data breach affecting 21.5 million current and former federal workers. Senators press for safeguards as HSGAC chair criticizes cooperation.
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