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Obama and key lawmakers open to air strikes on Iraq

Obama and key lawmakers open to air strikes on Iraq


Obama and key lawmakers open to air strikes on Iraq

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:20 AM PDT

This image made from video posted by Iraqi0Revolution, a group supporting the al-Qaida breakaway Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting, shows a militant standing in front of a burning Iraqi Army Humvee in Tikrit, Iraq. The al-Qaida-inspired group that led the charge in capturing two key Sunni-dominated cities in Iraq this week has vowed to march on to Baghdad, raising fears about the Shiite-led government's ability to slow the assault following lightening gains. Fighters from ISIL on Wednesday took Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit, as soldiers and security forces abandoned their posts and yielded ground once controlled by U.S. forces. (AP Photo/Iraqi0Revolution via AP video)After briefing, members of Congress express shock at success of insurgents.


The roots of Eric Cantor’s defeat

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:54 AM PDT

Photos of the day - June 11, 2014Tuesday's upset was the latest skirmish in a fierce battle for the soul and control of the Virginia GOP that has raged over the past few election cycles as Democrats have become increasingly adept at winning statewide races.


Actress Ruby Dee dies at 91

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:23 AM PDT

This Feb. 14, 2008 file photo shows Ruby Dee backstage with the Chairman's award at the 39th NAACP Image Awards, in Los Angeles. Dee, an acclaimed actor and civil rights activist whose versatile career spanned stage, radio television and film, has died at age 91, according to her daughter. Nora Davis Day told The Associated Press on Thursday, June 12, 2014, that her mother died at home at New Rochelle, New York, on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, file)Daughter says acclaimed actor and civil rights activist is dead at age 91.


12th annual World Day Against Child Labor

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:50 AM PDT

12th annual World Day Against Child LaborHridoy, 7, works at a balloon factory on the outskirts of Dhaka November 26, 2009. About 20 children are employed at the factory and most of them work for 12 hours a day. The weekly wage is 150 taka ($2.14) for the children. (REUTERS/Andrew Biraj)

Clashes in Brazil as World Cup begins

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 10:38 AM PDT

A masked man throws a stone towards riot policemen during a protest by people demanding better public services and against the money spent on the World Cup soccer tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014. Brazilian police clashed with anti-World Cup protesters trying to block part of the main highway leading to the stadium that hosts the opening match of the tournament. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)Officers use tear gas on protesters in Sao Paulo as the tournament begins.


New drone strikes on Taliban hideouts

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:05 AM PDT

Taliban Launches Another Attack in Karachi, and MoreAt least 10 dead in 'joint Pakistan-U.S.' operation after Karachi attacks.


Priest killed, another injured, in Phoenix church burglary

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 08:36 AM PDT

Priest killed, another injured, in Phoenix church burglaryA 29-year-old priest was shot dead and another injured during what police described as a burglary at a Catholic church in Phoenix, authorities said.


Matt Bai: Cantor didn't need to move right. He needed to get real.

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 02:21 AM PDT

Following his defeat in the Virginia primary Tuesday, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., tells reporters he intends to resign his leadership post at the end of July, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Cantor lost to tea party challenger David Brat, who campaigned in opposition of loosening immigration laws. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)In all my years of covering election nights, through all the frustrations inherent in dealing with candidates and campaigns, I have never once resorted to chiding someone who ended up on the losing side.


George H.W. Bush to make 90th b-day parachute jump

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:33 AM PDT

Former U.S. President George H.W. BushGeorge H.W. Bush, you're just the fifth American president to live to 90! How are you going to celebrate?


Court sides with Pom Wonderful in Coke dispute

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 09:45 AM PDT

Supreme Court Considers Juice Label DisputeDecision could open door for more litigation against food makers for deceptive labeling.


Ferry firm boss eludes S. Korea's most bizarre manhunt

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:18 AM PDT

SOUTH KOREAN FERRY OWNERPolice continue to search for Yoo Byung-un, S. Korea's most wanted man since the Sewol sinking.


Elder ex-president to make parachute jump

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:55 AM PDT

Former U.S. President George H.W. BushGeorge H.W. Bush said he vowed years ago to jump from an aircraft on his 90th birthday.


Cristina strengthens to Cat 4 storm

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:30 AM PDT

Human Behavior, Not Hurricane Names, Dictates Danger (Op-Ed)Hurricane Cristina has rapidly strengthened to a major Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast.


Iraqi militants vow to march on Baghdad

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:35 AM PDT

This image made from video posted by Iraqi0Revolution, a group supporting the al-Qaida breakaway Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on Wednesday, June 12, 2014, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting, shows a militant standing in front of a burning Iraqi Army Humvee in Tikrit, Iraq. The al-Qaida-inspired group that led the charge in capturing two key Sunni-dominated cities in Iraq this week has vowed to march on to Baghdad, raising fears about the Shiite-led government's ability to slow the assault following lightening gains. Fighters from ISIL on Wednesday took Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit, as soldiers and security forces abandoned their posts and yielded ground once controlled by U.S. forces. (AP Photo/Iraqi0Revolution via AP video)An al-Qaida-inspired group makes the threat after seizing two key Iraqi cities.


Bush bash: Elder ex-president marks 90th birthday

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 02:59 AM PDT

Former President George H. W. Bush applauds during an event to honor the winner of the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award at the White House in WashingtonFormer President George H.W. Bush celebrates at his family's seaside retreat in Maine.


White House backs shorter sentences for inmates

Posted: 11 Jun 2014 12:59 PM PDT

US Attorney General Holder speaks at National Association of Attorneys General in WashingtonA program would shave off an average of two years in prison for thousands of drug offenders.


NASA scrubs Mars 'flying saucer' test

Posted: 11 Jun 2014 03:35 PM PDT

In this undated image provided by NASA a saucer-shaped test vehicle holding equipment for landing large payloads on Mars is shown in the Missile Assembly Building at the US Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii. On Wednesday, June 11, 2014 weather permitting, a balloon carrying the saucer-shaped vehicle is set to launch from Hawaii. (AP Photo/NASA)Weather delays launch of craft into Earth's atmosphere to test landing technology.


Jihadists say Iraq-Syria border smashed

Posted: 11 Jun 2014 12:56 PM PDT

An image from jihadist Twitter account Al-Baraka news on June 11, 2014 allegedly shows ISIL militants as a bulldozer cuts a road through the Syrian-Iraqi borderOnline photos claim to show progress toward goal of creating cross-border Islamic state.


NTSB: Driver in Morgan crash had multi-state commute

Posted: 11 Jun 2014 12:39 PM PDT

Kevin Roper leaves a court appearance Wednesday, June 11, 2014, in New Brunswick, N.J. Roper, a Wal-Mart truck driver from Georgia, was charged with death by auto and four counts of assault by auto in the wake of a deadly chain-reaction crash on the New Jersey Turnpike early Saturday, June 7, 2014, that killed comedian James McNair and left actor-comedian Tracy Morgan and two others critically injured. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Accident investigators are looking into what role the work commute of the driver charged in the accident that injured comedian Tracy Morgan played in the fatal crash on the New Jersey Turnpike.


Police: Vegas gunman killed by officers, not wife

Posted: 11 Jun 2014 12:21 PM PDT

A combination photo shows Jerad Miller and Amanda Miller in undated handout photosContrary to initial reports, cop killer Jerad Miller was fatally shot by officers, police say.


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