Militias reject U.S. help as Iraq fights for Fallujah
Iraqi Shiite militias push toward Fallujah in Anbar as the United States plans to deploy 450 more personnel. They say coalition aid harms their efforts, despite government calls for international support amid Ramadi’s fall to the Islamic State group.
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Hackers Access U.S. Security Clearance Background Data
Officials say Chinese linked hackers gained access to Standard Form 86 background investigations data held by the Office of Personnel Management. The breach potentially exposed sensitive details on millions of current and former federal employees and security clearance holders, prompting classified briefings and renewed security concerns.
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Court blocks release of Angola Three member Woodfox
A federal court blocked Albert Woodfox from release and kept him jailed until at least late August as the 5th Circuit weighs the state's appeal of a judge's order denying a third trial for the 1972 slaying of Brent Miller. The panel signaled potential for retrial despite decades with no physical evidence linking Woodfox.
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Prison worker pleads not guilty in Clinton escape case
Joyce Mitchell, 51, a Clinton Correctional Facility tailor shop instructor, arraigned on promoting prison contraband and criminal facilitation charges for allegedly befriending inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt and providing contraband. Bail set at 100000 cash or 200000 bond. she is suspended without pay and due back in court.
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Iowa GOP ends straw poll killing long standing summer event
The Iowa Republican Party voted to cancel the August straw poll ending a festival style test of candidate support since 1979. The move comes as several likely contenders skip the event and critics say it’s costly and not predictive. The cancellation may shift attention to the first Republican debate in Cleveland.
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