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WASHINGTON (AP) — Global finance officials see a number of growing threats on the horizon to the economy's post-recession recovery. Topping the list is the possibility of a Greek debt default. The head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi (DRAHG'-ee), says that would put the world in "uncharted waters." He says there's an urgent need to resolve the Greek debt crisis. Financial officials are wrapping up three days of talks in Washington.
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Republicans who are running for president or thinking about it have flocked to New Hampshire for a two-day conference that began yesterday. Those who are speaking or otherwise courting voters in the state that holds the nation's first presidential primary range from the party's elite to its longshots. Next week, newly declared Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton visits the state.
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A convicted California serial killer who went on a nine-day rampage that claimed the lives of four people has been denied parole and cannot reapply for seven years. Brett Matthew Paul Thomas and his friend, Mark Titch, were convicted in 1977 after committing the murders during robbery or burglary attempts in Orange County. Thomas, who was 18 at the time, and Titch, who was 17, were both sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. Titch died behind bars last year.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a Missouri police officer who was indicted in the nonfatal shooting of a suspect during an arrest last summer. Jacob Ramsey was indicted in February on charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the June 24 shooting of Anthony Contreras. The Jackson County prosecutor's office says the evidence no longer supports the pursuit of those charges.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The developers of the hugely popular game "Angry Birds" are announcing plans to create an in-game experience about climate change. The game will debut in September to coincide with the U.N. General Assembly as world leaders discuss sustainability goals. Game developers at Rovio Entertainment are also creating an Earth Day level in "Angry Birds" to debut on Wednesday, which is Earth Day.
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