Biden calls term Shylocks a poor word choice
Vice President Biden acknowledged using an offensive term when referring to unscrupulous moneylenders as Shylocks. The Anti-Defamation League said the remark reflected harmful stereotypes, while Abe Foxman called it a teachable moment and Biden pledged to improve his Shakespeare. Toronto mayor Rob Ford faces aggressive chemotherapy for a malignant liposarcoma, with doctors noting the tumor is fairly aggressive and measuring about 5 by 5 inches.
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House OKs arms for rebels in Syria vote
The Republican led House approved authorizing training and arming Syrian rebels as Obama reiterates no combat mission for U S forces in Iraq or Syria. The measure passes 273 to 156 aided by 85 Democrats and 71 Republicans, with a Dec 11 expiry and Senate action anticipated.
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Final day of Scottish independence vote fuels tense mood
Edinburgh braces for a pivotal referendum as 4.2 million Scots prepare to decide whether to abandon the United Kingdom. Ipsos Mori puts support at 49 percent with 51 percent opposing amid 5 percent undecided. Former PM Gordon Brown and Yes leader Alex Salmond urge voters as Rupert Murdoch hedges.
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Iraqs new premier rules out U S ground troops
Iraq prime minister Haider al Abadi rejects deploying U S ground forces in Iraq. He praises airstrikes but says foreign troops are unnecessary and not wanted. He criticizes international inaction on Syria and calls for broader action against Islamic State with regional support.
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Liberia lauds U S pledge as Ebola crisis worsens
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf urged the world to redouble Ebola efforts as Liberia battles overwhelmed clinics and ambulance delays. MSF reported a French nurse’s infection, the first international worker sickened, with seven aid workers evacuated abroad and over 300 local staff infected across Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
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Benghazi probe seeks depth into 2016 race
Rep. Trey Gowdy chairs the Benghazi Select Committee as it asks for more Obama administration documents and interviews witnesses in a bid to uncover all facts. The panel aims to widen scrutiny ahead of potential Hillary Clinton 2016 candidacy amid ongoing security questions.
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