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Top U.S. and World News Headlines for Wednesday, April 15, Visit http://democracynow.org to watch the full independent, global news hour, read the transcript, search our archive, and to make a donation to support us.

In this video, you’ll learn about these top news headlines:

Congress to Have Say in Iran Deal after Obama Backs Down

Obama to Remove Cuba from List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

U.N. Security Council Imposes Arms Embargo on Houthis in Yemen

U.N. Warns of Civilian Toll in Saudi, Houthi Attacks; U.S. Increases Intelligence Sharing

U.S. Drone Strike Reportedly Kills AQAP Leader in Yemen

Study: U.S. Drone Strikes Continue to Claim Civilian Lives in Yemen

Aid Groups Seek Global Effort to End Israeli Blockade of Gaza

Egyptian Court Sentences 14 to Death, American to Life

9-Year Old Victim Reportedly Pregnant after Rape in ISIS Captivity

Clinton Backs Constitutional Amendment on Campaign Finance

2 Charged for Sexual Assault on Crowded Florida Beach

Former Educators Sentenced for Atlanta School Cheating Scandal

New York Students Stage Mass Boycott of Standardized Tests

World Bank Chief Calls for Carbon Tax; Harvard Sees Protests over Fossil Fuel Divestment

Dozens Arrested in Protests Against Police Violence, Racial Profiling

Fast Food & Other Low Wage Workers Stage Nationwide Day of Action

Study: Low Wages Force Reliance on over 0 Billion in Public Assistance

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