Friday, May 20, 2016

Friday's Headlines: Egypt military: Plane fuselage, passenger belongings found

Democratic leaders to offer Sanders a convention concession; Okla. lawmakers pass bill making it a felony to perform abortions; Nest-cam watchers can't handle the grisly truth; Top U.S. general: 'There will be a long-term mission in Libya' for American military forces;
 
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Egypt military: Plane fuselage, passenger belongings found
The statement said that debris was discovered about 180 miles off the coast of the Egyptian city of Alexandria and came after authorities here were forced to retract earlier claims that wreckage from the EgyptAir plane with 66 people aboard had been found on Thursday.
Democratic leaders to offer Sanders a convention concession
The Democratic National Committee plans to offer Sen. Bernie Sanders seats on a key convention platform committee, but it may not be enough to head off a fight over the party's policy positions.
 
Okla. lawmakers pass bill making it a felony to perform abortions
Gov. Mary Fallin has not said whether she will sign the sweeping measure, which opponents criticized as unconstitutional and unprecedented.
 
Nest-cam watchers can't handle the grisly truth
It’s the ultimate nature reality show: baby birds' first months of life. But most cam operators won't intervene when tragedy happens — and it happens pretty often.
 
Top U.S. general: 'There will be a long-term mission in Libya' for American military forces
A deal to bring in U.S. troops to train Libyan militias could be reached "any day," Gen. Joseph Dunford said, adding that NATO will want a request from the new government in order to get involved.
 
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