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Attack kills 120 Syrian forces; crackdown feared
By News on Jun 6, 2011
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BEIRUT (AP) -- Armed men killed 120 Syrian security forces and torched government buildings Monday in a northern region where troops have unleashed deadly assaults on protesters for days, Syria said. The government vowed to respond "decisively," hinting at an even more brutal crackdown by a regime known for ruthlessly crushing dissent....Obama takes Merkel out for pre-state dinner dinner
By News on Jun 6, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly 17 years after the last dinner for a leader from Germany, the White House was readying an elaborate, red-carpet welcome Tuesday for Chancellor Angela Merkel....Democrats call for ethics probe of Weiner scandal
By News on Jun 6, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top congressional Democrats are calling for an ethics investigation - and the truth - about whether scandalized New York Rep. Anthony Weiner broke any rules or used government resources to send lewd pictures over the Internet....
AP Sources: Edwards e-mails acknowledge payments
By News on Jun 6, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Prosecutors have obtained emails between John Edwards and a former aide to use as evidence at trial that he knew about payments to his pregnant mistress even while he was publicly denying it, people familiar with the case told The Associated Press on Monday....
Officials: Half of force trained on gay ban repeal
By News on Jun 6, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than a million U.S. troops - roughly half the armed forces - have been trained on the new law allowing gays to serve openly in the military. Military officials say they see no adverse impact on the force so far....