Boko Haram Attacks Plague Nigeria Amid Buhari Push
In Nigeria's northeast, a Jimeta market bombing killed at least 32 as attacks persist after Buhari’s pledge to defeat Boko Haram. Across the U S city of Chicago a man returns to his boat to find intruders, torn belongings and a bag of court papers, suggesting a break in. In Minneapolis, Gaia Democratic School parents demand resignations after a field trip to an adult toy shop sparks outrage and a police report cites potential exposure of obscene material.
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Adamawa
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Buhari
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Maiduguri
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Strawmatt
Gaia Democratic School
Starri Hedges
Lynn Floyd
Rey
China rejects hack claim over federal data breach
China denies US officials’ assertion that Chinese agents hacked federal computers compromising personal data of about 4 million current and former federal employees. White House notes attribution remains under investigation as OPM says breach affected Social Security numbers and performance data.
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Toll climbs after Yangtze cruise ship capsizes near Chongqing
The Eastern Star capsizing on the Yangtze River left 331 dead and hundreds more uncounted as disaster teams recovered bodies and uprighting efforts continued. Authorities detained the captain and chief engineer amid questions over continuing the cruise after a storm warning.
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Jianu
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Chongqing
Shandong
Shanghai
Eight acquittals in Malala attack hidden
Pakistani officials kept secret the acquittals of eight men accused in the October 2012 shooting of Malala Yousafzai. Only two of the 10 men were convicted. reports misled by media, with prosecutors noting Izhar and Isratullah received 46 years each.
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Malala Yousafzai
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Swat
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Pakistan
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Izhar
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Naeem
Peshawar
Disgruntled voters may upend status quo in Mexican elections
Voters in Mexico face a pivotal midterm with calls to nullify ballots and elect an independent governor in a bid to shake up the political class. Violence and corruption scandals frame a volatile election as President Pena Nieto’s party seeks to preserve influence amid a record 83.5 million eligible voters and high discontent nationwide.
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Medina
Woman recounts Hastert abuse tied to wrestling coach era
Jolene Burdge of Billings Montana says her brother Stephen Reinholdt, a Yorkville High School student and athlete, was sexually abused by former House Speaker Dennis Hastert while Hastert coached there from 1965 to 1981. She spoke after the FBI interviewed her regarding a 3.5 million hush payment in 2010.
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