Obama eases Cuba travel rules for cultural visits
The White House relaxed restrictions allowing Americans to travel independently to Cuba for cultural activities, with declarations of learning about Cuban people. Tourism remains barred, but music, art, performances, and baseball games may be included under new guidelines as Obama gears up for his Havana trip.
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Russia to withdraw forces from Syria signals shift with Assad
Russia orders most of its 3,000 to 6,000 personnel to begin leaving Syria as Geneva peace talks resume. Putin says intervention achieved aims by turning the war, and the move aims to spur political talks while easing tensions with NATO allies and Gulf states. Assad must engage more meaningfully and not rely on Moscow.
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PFOA Contamination Plagues New York Vermont Water
PFOA, a chemical once used in Teflon and Gore-Tex, remains in U.S. drinking water. Upstate New York towns Hoosick Falls Petersburgh and North Bennington Vermont report high levels, drawing calls for EPA regulation and costly water redirection. Local residents cite cancer fears as officials test and monitor fallout.
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Ex officials clash at Flint water crisis hearing
Former city and federal officials accused each other of failing to protect Flint residents from lead in water at a congressional hearing. EPA Midwest director Susan Hedman defended agency actions while facing sharp questions from Rep. Jason Chaffetz. Flint switched to the Flint River in 2014, leading to dangerous lead levels in children and calls for Gov. Snyder to resign. Gina McCarthy and Snyder were set to testify.
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Islamic State commander Omar al Shishani dies in strike
Reports from Iraqi intelligence and a Syrian activist group say Omar al Shishani Tarkhan Batkashvili a top Islamic State commander died after a U S airstrike in Syria. U S military officials confirmed the reports amid denials from Aamaq the IS news agency. The commander known as Omar the Chechen led elite units and helped recruit fighters from the former Soviet Union.
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