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Pentagon to take over some CIA drone operations : sources
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration has decided to give the Pentagon control of some drone operations against terrorism suspects overseas that are currently run by the CIA, several U.S. government sources said on Monday....Tags: Wars and Interventions, Yemen, Pakistan, Central Intelligence Agency, George W. Bush
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Pentagon to take over some CIA drone operations -sources
Reuters* Pentagon control could open program to more congressional oversight * Strikes in Yemen to be run by armed forces * CIA to keep drone operations in Pakistan for now By Tabassum Zakaria and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - President...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Yemen, Pakistan, Central Intelligence Agency, National Government
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Lexington Herald-Leader John Clay column
The Lexington Herald-LeaderSaturday's Preakness Stakes was a great big welcome back to a trio of horse racing's most important names: D. Wayne Lukas, Gary Stevens and Calumet Farm. However, Brad Kelley, the owner of the latter, wasn't at Pimlico, and don't expect him to step into...Tags: Preakness Stakes, Triple Crown, Television Industry, Pimlico, Farms
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Waukegan man held in 2012 stabbing of future son-in-law
A Waukegan man was arrested last week after authorities allege he stabbed his daughter's fiance nine times during a dispute last year on Chicago's Far South Side. Claude Jones, 50, hit and struck the man Nov. 8, 2012, authorities said. Then, armed with a...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Prosecution
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Tornillo Port of Entry area zoning bill is stymied
El Paso Times, TexasA bill that would have granted the county power to zone land around the Tornillo Port of Entry likely is doomed, El Paso legislators said last week. It ran into opposition from a number of lawmakers who would not allow it to come to a vote in either the...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Somerville, Elections, Transportation, National Government
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Prosecutors: Man stabbed future son-in-law 9 times
Tribune reporterA Waukegan man was arrested last week after authorities allege he stabbed his daughter’s fiancé nine times during a dispute last year on Chicago’s Far South Side. Claude Jones, 50, hit and struck the man during an argument Nov. 8, 2012,...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Judges, Lawyers, Prosecution
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Gordon Gayle dies at 95; received Navy Cross for attack on Peleliu
Retired Marine Brig. Gen. Gordon Gayle, who received the Navy Cross for leadership and bravery during the assault on Peleliu, one of the bloodiest and most complex and controversial battles fought by Marines during World War II, has died. He was 95....
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BRIEF: Scene Maker: Attorney Ray Kramer's favorite spots, from Palm Beach dining to Jupiter hiking
The Palm Beach PostRay Kramer is an award-winning commercial and real estate litigation attorney in West Palm Beach. He grew up in North Palm Beach, and graduated from Georgetown University Law Center. He has extensive trial experience, including serving as a prosecutor...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Jupiter, North Palm Beach, Lawyers
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An eye toward the future
The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.Editor's note: During the next several days, The Register-Herald will run feature stories about graduating seniors from area high schools. The series of stories has been tagged "An Eye Toward The Future." We hope you enjoy these in-depth looks at some...Tags: Woodrow Wilson, Arts and Culture, Education, Colleges and Universities, Mount Hope
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Smithsburg still thriving after 200 years
julieg@herald-mail.comChristopher Steiffel Smith ended up dying in a poorhouse, but the town he founded 200 years ago — Smithsburg — is thriving today. Smith, who had been a stone mason, was believed to be in his early 60s when he bought Shadrach’s Lot...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Distilling and Brewing Industry, Sociology, Wars and Interventions, Arts and Culture
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Hedges qualifies for four events
Commercial-News, Danville, Ill.Salt Fork junior Nick Hedges was completely out of gas after running six sprint events on Friday night. While it was just 900 meters, Hedges was able to qualify in four events for next week's state meet in Charleston. "I'm definitely surprised to make...Tags: Dwayne Johnson, Salt, Track and Field
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Toyota bornlearning Academy graduates parents
Richmond Register, Ky.Seven graduates received their certificates Thursday night, but not with the customary rendition of "Pomp and Circumstance." It was a celebration of the parents' six-month journey with the Toyota bornlearning Academy at Berea Community School. The...Tags: Toyota Motor Corp., United Way , Eastern Kentucky University
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