News May 14, 2013

New York Times Headline: Russia Detains American, Saying He Is C.I.A. Agent

Russian officials have reported they have detained an American CIA agent after he reportedly tried to recruit a Russian. The United States Ambassador to Russia will be getting involved with the court proceedings this week. 

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KSL Headline: Teen driver dies in I-215 wreck

A 17 year old girl died early this morning after hitting a concrete wall on I-215. Troopers say that several witnesses saw the car collide and roll just after midnight. Troopers also believe speed may have been a factor.

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News May 9, 2013

New York Times Headline: $8 Million Bail for Cleveland Kidnapping Suspect

More details are being released on the condition and daily life of the 3 women who were kidnapped in Cleveland. Now a judge has ordered that bail for the man is 8 million dollars, 2 million dollars for each of the cases as well as for the 6 year old child. 

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New York Times Headline: Prices Cut for Cervical Cancer Vaccines for Neediest

The two companies that make cervical cancer vaccines have announced that they will cut their prices in poor communities, making sure that more women can get the life-saving vaccine. In the poorest places, the vaccine will be able to be administered for below $5 per dose. 

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News May 8, 2013

KSL Headline: Suspect in Ohio helped neighbors look for missing

Three girls were found this week after being missing for over 10 years. Officials have now learned that the three suspects actually went to rallies to find the missing girls, handed out fliers and even spent time with the missing girls’ families. 

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KSL Headline: Mother dies unexpectedly after giving birth to sixth child

A Utah mother passed away after giving birth to her 6th child. The 36 year old began showing signs of complications where the placenta attaches itself to the uterus and other organs, which can cause hemorrhaging, at her 5th month. 

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News May 7, 2013

New York Times Headline: U.S. Directly Blames China’s Military for Cyberattacks

The U.S. government directly accused China for the attacking U.S. government computers. Until now the U.S. has avoided directly blaming the Chinese military, but now they have a full report explaining how the Chinese military wanted insights on how American policy makers think and act.

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New York Times Headline: Google Glass Picks Up Early Signal: Keep Out

The newest Google technology, Google Glass, will not be available to buy for many months. Even though they are not even available to the public, many cities and establishments have already banned the technology. There are questions of safety while driving, privacy, and mostly invasion of technology to every avenue of life.

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News May 6, 2013

KSL Headline: Limo that went up in flames had extra passenger

A limo with a bride-to-be and her bridesmaids caught on fire on a San Francisco bridge, killing five of the passengers. The limo was licensed to carry eight passengers, but for some reason was carrying nine that day. Officials are unsure whether or not this has anything to do with the fire.

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KSL Headline: Prosecutors weighing charges in soccer referee’s death

The Utah referee who was left in a coma after being punched during a game, passed away on Saturday night. Prosecutors are now trying to determine what charges the 17-year-old assaulter will face. 

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News May 4, 2013

New York Times Headline: Israel Bombs Syria as the U.S. Weighs Its Own Options

Israeli aircraft dropped a bomb in Syria on Thursday, and now the U.S. is pondering what to do. Ideas have been floating around including a U.S. airstrike. This bomb dropping has been described as “game changing” for all the countries involved. 

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New York Times Headline: As Senators Head for Exit, Few Step Up to Run for Seats

As more Senators come to the end of their terms and announce they will not be running for reelection, the expectation is that several young politicians will start battling for their spots. Oddly enough, few have raised their hands to put themselves in the race. This shows that the thought of being in or even running for the Senate is more unappealing than ever. 

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News May 2, 2013

New York Times Headline: Some Retailers Rethink Role in Bangladesh

After a factory disaster that left hundreds dead, Western companies are scrambling to improve working conditions in Bangladesh. Some large American companies have decided to leave the country, including the Walt Disney Company, who has ordered an end of production of branded merchandise in Bangladesh and has released a new policy on overseas production.

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New York Times Headline: North Korea Imposes Term of 15 Years on American

North Korea announced that its Supreme Court has sentenced an American citizen to 15 years of hard labor on charges of trying to overthrow the government. 44 year old Kenneth Bae was arrested after leading a tour of businessmen out of China to North Korea in November. 

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April 30, 2013

New York Times Headline: Colleges Adapt Online Courses to Ease Burden

Colleges are working online to make sure students are more prepared for college, as well as make sure they graduate on time. With state budgets being cut, more students are unable to get higher education. These massive online classes are being tested to help fix the higher education problems.

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New York Times Headline: Flow of Tainted Water Is Latest Crisis at Japan Nuclear Plant

Workers in the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear district in Japan are struggling to contain radioactive wastewater. Water is pouring into the plants reactor building at an alarmingly fast rate, which contaminates the water. Workers are doing all they can to contain it.

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News April 29, 2013

New York Times Headline: Push to Require Online Sales Tax Divides the G.O.P.

There is lots of debate going on about what is a tax increase and what isn’t. Mixed with this debate is the issue of whether Internet sales tax is a tax increase for Americans. The most heavily involved group that is pro-Internet sales tax is small businesses who believe their Internet competitors have an unfair advantage.

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New York Times: With Bags of Cash, C.I.A. Seeks Influence in Afghanistan

According to Afghan leadership, millions of dollars have secretly flowed from the CIA to the hands of presidents and other leaders in Afghanistan. Apparently, this money was spent to gain the influence of the Afghan leaders and sway their decisions regarding terrorism and America. The CIA declined comment.

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News April 27, 2013


New York Times Headline: Europe Facing More Pressure to Reconsider Cuts as a Cure


Southern Europe unemployment numbers are steadily increasing. Experts who suggested that cutting spending would fix the problem are now admitting there are no other ways to cut back. Now they are hoping to find other methods to reguvinate the economy.

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New York Times Headline: G.O.P. Claims Victory as Bill to Curb Flight Delays Passes

The House and Senate overwhelmingly passed a measure to give money back to airport improvement funds after severe cuts in the past few weeks. This money will hopefully curb the problematic flight delays that have been across the board. 

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