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UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ATTACKED
Al-Shabab terrorists attacked a college in Kenya, targeting Christians, killing dozens, and wounding as many.

NUKE TALKS PROGRESS
Iran says significant progress has been made to reach a preliminary pact on atomic activities.

RUSSIAN RIG SINKS OFF KAMCHATKA
A freezer trawler with 132 international crew members in the Sea of Okhotsk, killing over 50 with 63 rescued.

US SENATOR INDICTED
Democrat Bob Menendez charged with federal corruption for allegedly accepting gifts for political favors.

U.S. BUSINESS EXPANSION IN CUBA

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Spring is here. And it’s time to cut the clutter and create a clean space, making room in mind, body, spirit and home for the people and things that truly matter to you. With natural products free from toxic chemicals and a little elbow grease, you can welcome the new season.

This is the time to clean up our cluttered homes. In NYC a professional cleaning and errand service has now been established to make our lives more manageable.

TOP =TIRED OLD PARTIES

Its time for citizens of the world to wake up and realize that politicians who are representing you are old and not ready to try new innovative ideas. For example, in the United States of America:

Average age of members who make up The US House of Representatives:

House Republicans: 55
House Democrat: 61

Average Age of House Leadership

House Republican Leaders:

Speaker of the House John Boehner – 65
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy – 50
Majority Whip Steve Scalise – 49
Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers – 45
Policy Chair Luke Messer – 51
House Democratic Leaders:

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IRAN NUKE SEMI FINALS INTO OVERTIME
Diplomats representing Iran and six world powers work out a final framework a proposed long term agreement.

ANDREW GETTY DEATH MAY HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT
The Getty oil fortune heir was 47 years old and member of one of the wealthiest American families.

INDIANA DEBATE CIRCLING REPUBLICAN WAGONS
The backlash over a religious freedom law in Indiana is forcing the GOP's presidential contenders to weigh in.

TIKRIT IS VICTORIOUSLY RECAPTURED
Iraq's defense minister says mission accomplished to rid Saddam Hussein's hometown of ISIS

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FAULTY BRIDGE SRUCTURES

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According to American Road & Transportation Builders Association figures there are over 250 million daily crossings on 63,207 U.S. structurally deficient bridges in need of repair. NY alone has over 2K.

Established in 1902, Washington, D.C.-based ARTBA is the “consensus voice” of the U.S. transportation design and construction industry before Congress, federal agencies, White House, news media and general public.

Analysis: 61,000 U.S. bridges 'structurally deficient' http://usat.ly/1bPgLIr via @usatoday

ASSORTED INTERESTING EVENTS

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Event: Gorkana Connect with re/code
When: April 1, 2015, 6:00p.m.
Where: Helen Mills Event Space at 137-139 West 26th Street, New York, NY

RICH vs POOR

Should we accept a world wide economy where only a few do well? Or for anyone making an effort?

Wealth is not equally distributed anywhere on earth, and according to US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 24/7 Wall St. Here are the richest and the poorest counties in New York State.

NY BANS INDIANA TRAVEL

NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed all agencies, departments, boards and commissions to immediately review all requests for state funded or state sponsored travel to the State of Indiana and to bar any such publicly funded travel that is not essential to the enforcement of state law or public health and safety.

PENANCE FOR PENCE?

The Indiana state law takes effect on July 1 and prohibits state laws that substantially burden a person’s ability to follow his or her religious beliefs. Meanwhile, Arkansas' religious freedom proposals are facing criticism, with some calling them discriminatory against gays and lesbians.

Mike Pence RFRA Press Conference Live Stream: Watch Indiana Governor's Plans To 'Clarify' Religious Freedom Law http://www.ibtimes.com/mike-pence-rfra-press-conference-live-stream-wat…

DEADLINE OR LIFELINE?

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Although June 30 is the final deadline in nuclear talks with Iran, today is a self imposed date. Officials participating claim that a preliminary agreement on Iran's nuclear program are "very good" on the final day of negotiations.

BBC News - Iran nuclear talks: 'Good chance' of deal as deadline looms http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32125862

Iran, powers push for nuclear deal as clock ticks toward deadline http://reut.rs/1xQGuKG via @Reuters

Is Iran Conquering the Middle East? | The Nation http://www.thenation.com/blog/202905/iran-conquering-middle-east via @thenation