Oklahoma struggles to treat gambling addicts with limited counselors
Oklahoma has about 45 certified counselors for gambling addiction across a dozen state funded facilities. Experts say the state needs at least double that number to serve tens of thousands of problem gamblers, many of whom live far from treatment centers despite vast tribal casino growth and more than 3 billion dollars in revenue.
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Syrian air defense chief killed in clashes near Damascus
The head of Syria's air defenses Lt. Gen. Hussein Ishaq died from wounds after rebels attacked an air defense base near Mleiha. The death, confirmed by a government official and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, could bolster opposition morale amid the civil war.
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Swiss reject minimum wage and fighter jet plan
Swiss voters rejected a minimum wage proposal aimed at becoming the world’s highest at 22 francs per hour by 76.3 percent against. They also narrowly defeated a 3.1 billion franc plan to equip the Air Force with Saab Gripen jets, 53.4 percent against and 46.6 percent in favor.
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SpaceX Dragon Returns to Earth From Space Station
SpaceX Dragon splashed down in the Pacific five hours after departing the International Space Station with nearly two tons of science experiments and old equipment for NASA. Astronaut Steven Swanson released the capsule from the station using the robot arm during a July return mission.
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Maid of the Mist Faces New Challenger at Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Ontario sees a new competitor as Hornblower Niagara Cruises begins operations across the river, challenging Maid of the Mist after 150 years. Hornblower plans evening cruises and revamped facilities while the two firms offer similar 15 to 20 minute Gorge rides with staggered departures.
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GOP Benghazi team targets truth in new probe
Republican leaders assign a seven member panel to investigate the Benghazi attack amid claims of administration misdirection. House Speaker Boehner says the aim is to uncover the truth while Democrats weigh participation in the eighth inquiry since 2012.
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Rep Jim Jordan and Benghazi questions in Congress
The article notes Rep Jim Jordan of Ohio pressing Benghazi investigations on witnesses and the talking points. It contrasts his stance with quieter positions from Rep Roskam and Rep Rokman, mentioning remarks by Pompeo and Morell and referencing past statements on the State Department and White House documents.
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