Texas voter ID law blocked by judge
A federal judge in Corpus Christi issued a permanent injunction halting enforcement of Texas voter ID rules. The court found the measure discriminatory and unconstitutional, aligning with a prior 147 page ruling. The decision foreshadows a possible appeal by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott.
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Ferguson October rallies sweep Missouri and nationwide
Thousands joined a four day series of protests sparked by Michael Brown's death. The events drew activists from New York to Chicago and St Louis, with marches downtown near Busch Stadium ahead of the Cardinals NLCS game. Protesters called for charging Darren Wilson and urged civil rights action, while police planned extra staffing for potential trouble. The crowd size ranged from city estimates to organizers suggesting up to 10,000.
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No fly zone in Syria tests U S alliance positions
Washington weighs Turkey's push for a no fly zone in Syria to halt Islamic State gains and secure Kobani. The option risks aligning with Assad or attacking air defenses, while costs, legal questions, and the need for ground rescue teams raise broad hurdles for U S policy.
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