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Mexicos drug war fought with drones, human shields, gunships

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AGUILILLA, Mexico (AP) — The Mexican government is rapidly running out of tools to control the expansion of the feared Jalisco cartel on the front lines of Mexico’s narco war in the western state of Michoacan and the stalled ground effort is being supplemented by an increasingly sophisticated aerial conflict. Jalisco, Mexico’s most militarily powerful drug gang, has begun organizing townspeople to act as human shields against army troops, which now just try to keep rival cartels apart. Read More...

What is a whodunit story?

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A whodunit is a mystery story that keeps the criminal’s identity a secret until the very end. A well-written whodunit can keep you up late turning pages, eager for the ending to be revealed. If a book, play, or movie is a whodunit, there’s usually a detective investigating what’s almost always a murder case.Click to see full answer. Also know, how do you write a whodunit story? 10 Tips for Writing Your Whodunit Choose the right setting for your crime. Read More...

Could Obamas signature fuel efficiency standards stall?

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The Obama administration’s fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars and light trucks are about to undergo a major reassessment — something that could end up unraveling one of the president’s signature achievements. After weeks of wrangling, the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are ready to release a report about the economic and technological feasibility of hitting those fuel-efficiency targets — or exceeding them. What's at stake is one of the most important parts of President Obama's legacy: regulations that mandated a more than doubling of vehicle fuel efficiency by 2025 to 54. Read More...