Obama seeks 60.4 billion Sandy aid to states hit
President Obama asks Congress for 60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey, and other Sandy affected states. The package funds immediate relief and reconstruction, plus 13 billion for future mitigation, amid budget tensions and a late-session timetable. New York Governor Cuomo welcomed the proposal, signaling openness to more funding if needed.
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Supreme Court to hear gay marriage cases
The Supreme Court agreed to hear challenges to California's Prop 8 and the federal Defense of Marriage Act, potentially ruling by late June on whether same sex couples have the right to marry. The action follows shifts in public opinion and recent state votes allowing gay marriages.
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Egypt delays voting on constitution amid protests and talks
Cairo reports a postponement of early voting on a draft constitution as President Morsi's aides float canceling the referendum or restructuring the constituent assembly. Tens of thousands march on the presidential palace and in Tahrir Square while opposition groups call for continued pressure.
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Hamas chief Mashaal visits Gaza signaling political shift
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal arrived in the Gaza Strip for the first time, tears and prayer marking his reception as thousands cheered. His Gaza visit, enabled by regional Islamists and Qatar, underscores a potential shift in power between Hamas and Fatah amid heightened tensions with Israel.
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Black Ivory Coffee from Elephant Gut Costs $500 a Cup
In northern Thailand a herd of twenty elephants excretes beans used to produce Black Ivory Coffee. The process relies on the elephant’s digestion and stomach acids, yielding a smooth cup with reduced bitterness. The pricey brew sells for about $500 per serving and is marketed at luxury hotels in the Golden Triangle and beyond. The project, led by Blake Dinkin, involved extensive development and travel to sites in Thailand, the Maldives, and Abu Dhabi.
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