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05 Apr 2014

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US secretly created 'Cuban Twitter' to stir unrest and undermine government --USAid started ZunZuneo, a social network built on texts, in hope it could be used to organize 'smart mobs' to trigger Cuban spring 03 Apr 2014 In July 2010, Joe McSpedon, a US government official, flew to Barcelona to put the final touches on a secret plan to build a social media project aimed at undermining Cuba's government. McSpedon and his team of high-tech contractors had come in from Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Washington and Denver. Their mission: to launch a messaging network that could reach hundreds of thousands of Cubans...McSpedon didn't work for the CIA. This was a program paid for and run by the US Agency for International Development, best known for overseeing billions of dollars in US humanitarian aid to install and protect US dictatorships.

CIA Official Dies in Apparent Suicide 04 Apr 2014 A senior CIA official has died in an apparent suicide this week from injuries sustained after jumping off a building in northern Virginia, according to sources close to the CIA. CIA spokesman Christopher White confirmed the death and said the incident did not take place at CIA headquarters in McLean, Va. "We can confirm that there was an individual fatally injured at a facility where agency work is done," White told the Washington Free Beacon.

Secret CIA Torture Report to Be Released 03 Apr 2014 A US Senate panel has approved the declassification of a secret report that criticises the CIA's treatment of terror suspects after 9/11. The Senate Intelligence Committee voted 11-3 to release key parts of the 6,300-page report that concluded waterboarding and other "enhanced interrogation methods" were excessively cruel and ineffective. The review concludes that waterboarding and other harsh techniques tortures provided no key evidence in the hunt for terror suspects, including Osama bin Laden.

Missing Plane: Malaysia 'Concealing Information' --'There is no reason as to why they are not able to detect the flight movement.' 04 Apr 2014 The Malaysian government has been deliberately concealing information about missing flight MH370, the country's main opposition leader has claimed. In an interview with Sky News, Anwar Ibrahim cast doubt on official accounts coming from the authorities in his country and accused ministers of a "betrayal of trust" over their handling of the investigation. Veteran politician Anwar said it was "not only unacceptable but not possible, not feasible" that the plane had not been sighted by the sophisticated Marconi radar system immediately after it changed course. He claimed the radar would have instantly detected the jet as it travelled east to west across "at least four" Malaysian provinces.

Malaysia jet probe turns to food, cargo 02 Apr 2014 Malaysia investigators said Wednesday they may never find out why a Malaysia Airlines jetliner vanished without a trace more than three weeks ago as search planes and ships scoured the Indian Ocean for wreckage. "At the end of the investigations, we may not even know the real cause. We may not even know the reason for this incident," Inspector General Khalid Abu Bakar said. Khalid also said investigators are checking on the provider of the food delivered to the plane before takeoff to eliminate the possibility that it had been poisoned, and are looking into the cargo loaded onto the jet.

Two journalists shot in Afghanistan, one dead 04 Apr 2014 A female foreign journalist has been shot dead and another injured by a gunman in eastern Afghanistan on the eve of the country's presidential vote. "Two female journalists were shot this morning inside a district police headquarters, one has been killed, while the other is seriously wounded," Khost provincial spokesman Mobarez Mohammad Zadran said on Friday. The gunman is said to have been in police uniform.

Bombs for peace: NATO marks 65 year anniversary 04 Apr 2014 NATO was long touted as a post-WWII body of collective security, though few on the wrong end of its bombing campaigns have felt any safer for it. Here are a few reasons why 65 years of NATO haven't made the world a better place. NATO was founded as a post WWII force "to keep the Americans in, the Russians out and the Germans down."

NORAD launches major Northern training exercise 03 Apr 2014 It may soon be possible to spot CF-18 Hornet fighter aircraft, CC-130T Hercules and CC-150T Polaris air-to-air refuelling aircraft in several northern cities. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, has launched a two-week exercise that will take place across the North for the first two weeks in April. Operation Spring Forward will take place in Iqaluit, Inuvik, N.W.T., Yellowknife and Goose Bay, N.L.

Fort Hood Shooting After 'Escalating Argument' 05 Apr 2014 A soldier who [allegedly] shot dead three colleagues at an US Army base had been involved in an "escalating argument" before the attack. The senior officer at Fort Hood said Ivan Lopez had an altercation with fellow soldiers in his unit on the day of the shooting. Lieutenant General Mark Milley also said the 34-year-old's mental condition was not the "direct precipitating factor" in the attack. The three soldiers Lopez shot dead before turning the gun on himself have been identified as 39-year-old Daniel Ferguson, 38-year-old Carlos Rodriguez and 37-year-old Timothy Owens.

Fort Hood Gunman 'Showed No Signs of Violence' 04 Apr 2014 The Fort Hood gunman had shown no signs of violence or suicidal tendencies before he opened fire at the US Army base, officials have said. Investigators are still trying to determine why the soldier - 34-year-old Specialist Ivan Lopez - killed three and injured 16 others before 'turning the gun on himself.' Lieutenant General Mark Milley said there is a "strong possibility" Lopez had a verbal altercation with another soldier or soldiers prior to the shooting. But he urged caution against speculating on any possible motive until the investigation had run its course and said there was no indication he targeted specific troops.

Craigslist ad: Contractor seeking role players for 'mass casualty exercise' on Fort Hood 03 Apr 2014 (Before It's News) A Craigslist ad weeks ago looking for role players for a military mock simulated disaster at Fort Hood has 'conspiracy theorists' worked into a frenzy as another sign that this was a very poorly played out false flag. A screenshot of the Craigslist ad is below the video. A second Craigslist Ad, this time for a 'military mock simulated disaster' at Ft. Dix is provided.

Alleged shooter bought his gun from same shop as 2009 Fort Hood gunman 03 Apr 2014 The soldier allegedly behind Wednesday's deadly shooting at Fort Hood bought his gun on March 1 from the same place the 2009 Fort Hood shooter got his weapon. Army officials Thursday afternoon identified the suspected murderer as Spc. Ivan Lopez, 34, a Puerto Rican father of three who authorities say had no record of misbehavior. Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan was convicted and sentenced to death last year in the Nov. 5, 2009, attack at Fort Hood. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives traced the gun used in Wednesday's attack to a local gun shop last night, a federal law enforcement official who is not authorized to comment publicly said. The official confirmed that the gun had been purchased at Guns Galore, the same shop that sold a weapon to Hasan.

Fire Crews Called to Exelon Nuclear Plant in Cordova, Ill. 02 Apr 2014 Viktoria Mitlyng tells KWQC that Exelon issued an emergency alert at level two out of four possible levels. The declaration was made because safety-related equipment was damaged... Fire crews have been called to the Exelon Quad Cities Nuclear Generating Station in Cordova, Ill. Wednesday afternoon for an electrical fire. Earlier this week, one of the reactors was shut down for service to replace a valve on the control rod drive system. The nuclear plant has two reactors and is located on the Mississippi River.

Smoke from electrical problem shuts down Unit 2 reactor at nuclear plant in Cordova, Ill. --68 personnel responded from various departments - Cordova Fire Protection District Chief 02 Apr 2014 Heavy smoke was visible from a reported electrical fire at the Exelon Nuclear Plant in Cordova, Illinois. Fire was reported at the facility just after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at the Quad Cities Generating Station at 22710 206th Avenue. Initial, unconfirmed reports indicated an electrical fire happened inside the plant, and that heavy smoke was visible outside the facility. Firefighters and equipment from at least four departments were sent to the plant.

Animals leaving Yellowstone Park 02 Apr 2014 An animal exodus at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming has residents and tourist wondering if they know something they don't. Bison and many other animals are leaving Yellowstone in droves, and its prompting theories that minor earthquakes in the area could soon set off the Yellowstone Super Volcano.

Koch ally to introduce Monsanto-backed bill to bar state GMO labeling laws 04 Apr 2014 Rep. Mike Pompeo [R-Koch troll] will introduce legislation backed by powerful trade groups to prevent states from passing laws requiring the labeling of genetically-modified foods, according to reports. The bill is linked to biotech giant Monsanto and Koch Industries. The bill includes a "prohibition against mandatory labeling," according to The Hill, echoing powerful interest groups that have already declared war against such "right to know" labeling laws around the nation.

Christie press secretary testifies before bridge scandal grand jury 04 Apr 2014 A grand jury is now hearing testimony in the federal criminal probe into the George Washington Bridge lane-closings scandal, according to Anthony Iacullo, the lawyer for Gov. Chris Christie's spokesman, Michael Drewniak, who added that Drewniak appeared before the grand jurors today and testified as a witness. Legal experts say the hearing of grand-jury testimony is an important development that means U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman has accumulated enough evidence to move past a preliminary inquiry into the controversial lane closings and into a grand jury investigation of them.

Scott Walker's 'Observers' to Be Three Feet Away in Voting Booth 03 Apr 2014 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports: 'Election observers could stand a few feet from voters and poll workers, under one of a series of election bills Gov. Scott Walker signed in private Wednesday. The law would allow observers [aka thugs sent to intimidate the elderly and minorities, to minimize registration/turnout for Democrats] to stand 3 to 8 feet from the table where voters announce their names and addresses and are issued voter numbers, or from the table where people register to vote.' Democratic opponents of the proposal warned of intimidation, voter harassment, and according to one state senator, observers "breathing down the necks of poll workers." They did not, however, have the votes to stop the measure.

Wisconsin governor signs bill ending early weekend voting 27 Mar 2014 Wisconsin Governor [Koch troll] Scott Walker on Thursday signed a measure into law that eliminates absentee voting on weekends ahead of elections but vetoed a provision that restricted weekday voting hours across the state. Wisconsin law allows voters to cast absentee ballots by mail or hand them in to their polling places before election day. Supporters have said the new law creates uniform and fair rules, while critics have said it disenfranchises voters. Walker, a Republican who is seeking re-election, vetoed a part of the bill the majority Republican legislature approved that capped voting at 45 hours per week.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's 2012 voter purge violated federal law, court rules 01 Apr 2014 Florida Gov. Rick Scott's [R] administration violated federal law by trying to remove 'noncitizens' from the voter rolls too close to the 2012 presidential election, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday in calling the mistake-prone effort "far from perfect." The decision by a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta invalidated the purge efforts by the Department of State... Federal law prohibits states from "systematic" removals of voters less than 90 days before a federal primary or general election.

Federal judge to force Ohio to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages 04 Apr 2014 This morning, Judge Timothy Black of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio announced that Ohio will be required to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. The ruling will only apply to same-sex marriages performed in other states, and will not require Ohio to allow same-sex marriages to be performed within the state.

Peek-a-boo: Beautiful moment polar bear and her cub poke their heads out of their den after 8 days 04 Apr 2014 Emerging from its den with its mother, a polar bear cub raises its head above the snow and looks out at the freezing world it calls home. Wildlife photographer Christine Haines captured the images after she spent eight days watching the den. Her patience in the biting cold of the Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada, was rewarded when she managed to capture pictures of first a cub, then its mother peeking out of their hole.

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