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Obama Shortens Prison Terms For 46 Drug Offenders, Vows More Commutations
By Carrie Johnson All of those whose sentences were commuted would have gotten lighter prison terms under new sentencing guidelines. The White House says the they aren’t hardened criminals and
New York Will Pay Eric Garner Family $5.9 Million To Avoid Lawsuit
By Hansi Lo Wang The settlement with Garner’s family won’t require the city to admit liability for his death. The unarmed black man died after police placed him in a
Iran, World Powers Reach Deal On Nuclear Program
Officials in Vienna tell NPR’s Peter Kenyon that preparations are being made today to announce a historic accord that will restrict Iran’s nuclear program and lift some economic sanctions. »
In ‘Escaping ISIS,’ An Underground Railroad Forms To Save Yazidi Women
A new Frontline documentary explores what life is like for the girls and women who have been enslaved by Islamic State militants, and also tells the story of those fighting
As Big 3 Automakers Begin Union Talks, Both Sides Say Profit Is Job 1
By Tracy Samilton GM and the UAW kicked off contract talks Monday; Chrysler and Ford will do the same this month. Negotiations are never easy, but since industry bailouts in
Pura Lets You Monitor Your Finicky Cat’s Water Intake
By Catherine Shu You can lead a cat to water, but you can’t make it drink. Even though felines are vulnerable to kidney disease, many are constantly dehydrated because they
Flash Flood Watch for Central Indiana until 8 a.m.
The heaviest rain has moved out of Central Indiana but damage and flooding concerns remain. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for all of Central … …read more Via:
Documenting Death Inside Syria’s Secret Prisons
By Deborah Amos A Syrian forensic photographer, who goes by Ceasar, took thousands of photos of those who have died in Syria’s prisons. His photos will be on display in
World Powers Reach Agreement With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
By Eyder Peralta The historic pact, which will restrict Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, still has to be approved by various world capitals. Inspection of some military
MySmartPrice Raises $10M To Bring Physical Retailers Online In India
By Jon Russell India’s e-commerce boom continues unbounded. Beyond the top players such as Flipkart and Snapdeal raising billions to support their capital intensive businesses, startups in other parts of
