Duncan to step down as education secretary after seven years
Arne Duncan announced his departure from the Obama administration ending a seven year tenure marked by deep involvement in federal education debates. John King Jr. will run the department as Duncan leaves the secretary post vacant for the rest of Obama's term. Duncan plans to return to Chicago with his family.
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Obama rejects Syria proxy war and Russia push
President Obama at a White House briefing rejects Russia and Syria as a proxy war. He defends support for moderate rebels while criticizing Putin for deepening involvement and misreading the conflict. He warns Moscow against alliance with Iran and cautions over ISIL expansion.
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Umpqua student Hero Shot During College Shooting
Army veteran Chris Mintz, a 30-year-old Umpqua Community College student, urged classmates to stay calm as gunfire echoed. He was shot multiple times protecting others and is expected to survive after extensive surgery. A GoFundMe fundraiser topped 250000 dollars.
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Chaffetz Launches Surprise Bid for House Speaker Seat
Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah plans a long shot run for House speaker challenging Kevin McCarthy. The move comes after Boehner’s resignation and amid hard line doubts about McCarthy's leadership. Aides say a formal announcement is set for Fox News Sunday.
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No hostile fire in Afghanistan C-130 crash
Air Force reports no enemy fire in the Jalalabad crash that killed 11 aboard the C-130 Hercules from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. Six service members and five civilian passengers died. recovery operations continued. Names withheld 24 hours after next of kin notification.
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