New York Times Headline: U.S. Economy Speeds Up, but Less Than Forecast
The U.S. economy sped up in the first quarter of 2013 at a rate of about 2.5%. While this is good news, unfortunately this isn’t the expected 3% growth that experts were hoping. Growth in the 4th quarter last year was incredibly slow, which may have something to do with the stunted growth of this year already.
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Washington Post Headline: Federal Helium Program: How temporary becomes forever
Presidents since Ronald Regan have been trying to get rid of the federal helium program. This program is left over from the age of zeppelins but has been kept around based on the “what-if we need it” argument. There are plans to finally get rid of this program, but the House is likely to vote on Friday to keep it around. This allows the government to keep its foot in the door of the helium business, and continue to profit on the sale of helium to U.S. companies.
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News April 22, 2013
New York Times: Suspects Seemed Set for Attacks Beyond Boston
The two suspects of the Boston bombings, one of whom was killed in a chase and another who is now in police custody, were suspected of having other attacks planned. Police and FBI also are working with the Russian government to see if the two acted on their own, or if they were working for a group or individual
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New York Times Headline: Cancer Centers Racing to Map Patients’ Genes
There seems to be an arms race over cancer. Competing companies are spending millions of dollars, finding new recruits every day, and spending time and effort mapping patients’ genes, hoping to crack the cancer mystery before their competitors.
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News April 19, 2013: Mostly Boston updates
New York Times Headline: Dragnet Shuts Boston; One Suspect Is Slain but Second Man Is on Loose
A police officer and a Boston bombing suspect are both dead after a chase this morning. The streets of Boston were in a state of emergency as police officers require residents to stay indoors with the doors locked. Police believe the other suspect is the dead man’s brother and are on the lookout for him.
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New York Times Headline: Brothers Seen as Good Students and Avid Athletes
The brothers that are currently suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings, both immigrated from Kyrgyzstan or another country in the region. Police are trying to figure out how two quiet immigrants evolved to terrorists. Now that one brother is dead, that may be even harder to do.
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News April 18, 2013
New York Times Headline: Ruins Searched for Firefighters After Blast at Factory Kills as Many as 15
A huge blast in a Texas fertilizer plant killed as many as 15 people and injured more than 160. Experts are unsure what caused the blast, and will do more investigating after the search and rescue has been finished.
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New York Times Headline: Boston Mourns Victims; Break Is Seen in Inquiry
President Obama spoke of undimmed hope and undaunted spirit at the interfaith service for those who were killed and injured in the Boston Marathon blasts. Experts are still searching video recordings in hopes to find some clues as to who is responsible.
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News April 17, 2013
New York Times: Background Checks in Peril as Reid Backs Gun Curbs
Nevada Senator Harry Reid, the majority Senate leader, said today that he would vote for a ban on assault weapons, breaking his long ties to the NRA. He said that there needs to be a balance between the right to have a weapon, and the right for every child in America to be safe. This changes the gun debate and the outcome is now very unsure.
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New York Times: Secret Service Cites Suspicious Material in Letter to Obama
A suspicious envelope addressed to President Obama was intercepted by the secret service yesterday. The envelope which is now being tested for suspicious substances, looked similar to a letter addressed to a Republican Senator that tested positive for ricin.
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News April 16, 2013. Updates on Boston
New York Times: No Suspects Yet; Among the Dead Is an 8-Year-Old Boy
The number of injured taken to the hospital is now officially 176, with 17 critically injured and 3 dead. Among the dead is an 8 year old boy. As of now there are no suspects, but nearly the entire area is closed down as police search for evidence.
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I’ll be posting updates on Boston as they come.
New York Times: Senators Set to Unveil Immigration Bill
This new immigration bill that is being brought to the Senate floor will not only get 11 million illegal immigrants on the right side of the law, but will also change the future of immigration by searching for immigrants with job skills that would help the U.S.
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Final Boston Update for Today
The White House reaction is that the bombs in Boston were an act of terror. Two people were killed, and more than 80 were injured, with at least a dozen with amputated limbs. The sites are closed, and planes are being redirected to not be allowed to fly over the area.
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I am incredibly saddened by these events, and my heart and prayers go to those who were involved, as well as their families.
UPDATE
Boston Marathon bombs kill 2, hurt more than 20
Breaking News
Two explosions heard at the Boston Marathon near the finish line. There are reports of injuries.
Read more: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/15/17764747-witnesses-2-explosions-heard-near-finish-line-of-boston-marathon?lite
Look for more info as it comes in!
News April 15, 2013
New York Times Headline: Rifts in Both Parties Complicate Odds for Gun Measure
Problems have arisen between parties regarding the background check legislation for gun safety. These party rifts could prevent the bill from being debated in the Senate this week. Democrats from conservative states have said they will not pass the legislation, while Republicans are torn over poll numbers that suggest moderates want the bill passed.
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New York Times Headline: Afghan Interpreters for the U.S. Are Left Stranded and at Risk
Afghan citizens who have helped the western military movement are stranded in Afghanistan; unsafe, uprotected, and unsure of what to do next. Visas that would allow these Afghan citizens to come to the U.S. and be legal are becoming more and more rare, leaving many of these people without military jobs/protection, and without a future plan.
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