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US wants ‘greater commitment’ from Iraq for war against ISIS

The United States called for a “greater commitment” from Iraq’s government on Wednesday in the fight against Islamic State as it lamented Baghdad’s failure to deliver enough soldiers for training and underscored the need to empower Sunni tribesmen.

 
California says Uber drivers are employees, not independent contractors

California’s labor commissioner said a driver who connects with customers through the Uber Technologies Inc. app must be considered an employee, a decision that strikes at the heart of its business model.

 
5th juror dismissed in Colorado theater shooting trial

The judge in the Colorado movie theater massacre trial on Wednesday dismissed a fifth juror, who said she recognized a survivor of the July 2012 mass shooting and prompted the defense to seek her removal.

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Missing British sisters, 9 kids feared Syria-bound

One of three British sisters, thought to have headed with their nine children to join Islamic State militants, has made contact with her family in Britain and given an indication the group may be in Syria, British police said on Wednesday.

 
Families of Irish students killed in balcony collapse fly to U.S.

The families of five Irish students who were killed when a fourth-floor balcony gave way beneath their feet began arriving in California on Wednesday to collect the remains of their loved ones.

 
Sticky satellite could solve space junk problem

Every day, millions of pieces of space junk fly around, hundreds of miles above our heads, each posing a potential threat to astronauts and satellites. It’s a tricky problem — but is a sticky solution just around the corner?

 
FCC may fine AT&T $100M over slowing download speeds

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday proposed a $100 million fine for AT&T Inc., accusing the No. 2 wireless carrier of misleading customers who paid for unlimited data plans about possible slowing of download speeds.

 
Tiger kills man after flood destroyed Georgia zoo

A tiger, one of dozens of animals that escaped after floods destroyed their zoo in the Georgian capital Tbilisi, killed a man on Wednesday, authorities said.

 
Video shows police using pepper spray when arresting black pool-goers

A video released on Tuesday showed police using pepper spray when arresting a group of black women and children at an Ohio pool, in an incident that has further fanned concerns about officers’ use of force against minorities.

 
Did NY prison worker’s husband know of escape, murder plans?

Authorities looking for fugitives Richard Matt and David Sweat, who escaped from a New York prison 11 days ago, have searched 16 square miles and have developed more than 1,400 leads, New York State Police Maj. Charles Guess said Wednesday.

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