Articles focusing on politics

Plan for Detroit schools shouldn’t be delayed

By: Ingrid Jacques Article Reprint Gov. Rick Snyder better act soon on his plans for Detroit schools. Because the momentum surrounding revamping education in the city is deflating.

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Israel says won’t allow Iran to join ‘nuclear weapons club’

By Louis Charbonneau and Hugh Bronstein Article Reprint Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his annual United Nations address on Thursday to launch an all-out assault on the historic nuclear deal with Iran, warning that

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U.S. official: Russia launches first Syria airstrike

By: Jim Michaels and Jane Onyanga-Omar Article Reprint Russia launched its first airstrike in Syria following a buildup of its forces in the embattled country, a U.S. official said Wednesday.

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Video Extra #3 >>> Obama Discusses Syrian Conflict in U.N. Address

Obama Discusses Syrian Conflict in U.N. Address

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Navy SEALs Ready to Open Doors to Women, but Warn of the ‘Foreseeable Impacts’ of the Decision

By: Jon Street Article Reprint WASHINGTON (AP) — The commander of the Navy SEALs is recommending that the naval special warfare units be opened to women, but warns that women will have greater risks of

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Swiss Attorney General Formally Opens Criminal Proceedings Against Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter

Associated Press Article Reprint BERNE, Switzerland (AP) — Statement provided by the Swiss Attorney General on the opening of criminal proceedings against FIFA President Sepp Blatter:

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Don’t Be Fooled by the Political Game: The Illusion of Freedom in America

“The shaping of the will of Congress and the choosing of the American president has become a privilege reserved to the country’s equestrian classes, a.k.a. the 20% of the population that holds 93% of the

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Iraqi FM Wants More Airstrikes Against ISIS, Supports Russia’s Role In Syria

He says Iraq and the coalition are winning the war against ISIS and should ramp it up. By: Kathleen Miles Article Reprint Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari said Friday that he would like more U.S.-led coalition

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