In Iran talks, arbitrary deadline is extended by 2 days as conflicting accounts suggest progress is being made in Switzerland….
--Russia’s Lavrov says a deal is within reach, as other diplomats continue negotiations
--Palestine officially joins International Criminal Court, but its ability to seek justice is limited by many factors
--US lifts hold on arms shipments to Egypt, despite the 2013 coup and US human rights law
--Thai general who took control in May 2014 coup claims sweeping powers
--US governors in the news:
--Arkansas’ Neanderthal governor, Asa Hutchinson, tries to fix his new religious discrimination law before signing it, as Walmart and other companies object
--Indiana’s Mike Pence asks his legislature to clarify the law he says is not discriminatory
--Arizona governor Doug Ducey signs a doozy of a bill into law, requiring doctors to tell women that pharmaceutical abortion is reversible
--on snowless Sierra peak, California Gov. Jerry Brown announces 25% reduction in water use, with penalties
--in Colorado, state officials scramble to avoid refunding $60 million in marijuana tax revenue
--defense rests in Boston bomber trial, jury will get the case next week
--Interior Dept. approves Shell Oil’s lease in Alaska’s Chuckchi Sea
--Rev. Billy reports that all charges have been dropped after his recent arrest for preaching in public in NYC
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