Fire chief resigns amid bomb criticism in Boston
Boston fire chief Steve Abraha resigns effective Friday after deputies criticized his handling of the marathon bombings. The 13 of 14 deputy chiefs signed a no confidence letter to Mayor Menino, saying Abraha failed to take command at the scene. Abraha defends his actions as following national standards.
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Disneyland raises one day ticket prices to 92 dollars
Disneyland in Anaheim increases one day adult tickets to 92 dollars and child tickets to 87 dollars with a five dollar rise. The changes apply to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park and affect annual passes as well, with similar increases noted for Disney World in Florida.
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Recall rooms for gun control backer
Colorado gun rights supporters filed petition signatures to recall Democratic Senate President John Morse for backing strict gun control laws. They claim to have far more signatures than required to place Morse back on the ballot, with volunteers delivering petitions in his Colorado Springs district.
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White House vows veto of GOP spending plan to ease defense cuts
The White House threatens to veto a House GOP package that would reduce non defense cuts and protect education energy water development and foreign aid programs. The administration warns the plan would trigger head start and special education losses and harm law enforcement and science funding while seeking a broader budget framework.
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Manning accused of giving secrets to bin Laden
Prosecutors told a military court Manning, 25, leaked hundreds of thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks and in effect handed them to Osama bin Laden with evidence he sought and obtained battlefield reports and State Department cables. His defense portrays him as a naive young man seeking to make a difference. He faces charges including aiding the enemy with possible life imprisonment.
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Supreme Court Allows Police DNA Swabs After Arrests
The court, in a 5 to 4 decision, allows DNA collection from arrestees for serious crimes, aligning with many states and the federal government. Dissent argues this expands police power. Maryland had reversed a lower court, and the ruling reinstates Alonzo King's rape conviction after DNA was taken during an unrelated arrest.
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New IRS head vows to restore taxpayer trust after scandals
Acting Commissioner Danny Werfel told Congress the IRS must regain trust amid scandals from political targeting to spent conferences. He pledged new leadership, a thorough review, accountability, and permanent fixes to prevent future missteps.
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Bomb kills nine Afghan children and two U.S. troops
In Kabul a bomb outside an Afghan government office killed nine children walking home from school and two American soldiers. The attack signals a deadly start to this year’s fighting season with civilians and security forces bearing heavy casualties as foreign troops plan withdrawal next year. The Taliban and allied militants have intensified attacks amid stalled peace talks.
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