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• new5 Things we learned from Obama's speech - CNN International

  

  The Atlantic5 Things we learned from Obama's speechCNN International(CNN) -- President Barack Obama recast the U.S. fight against terrorism as no longer a "boundless global war" but a targeted effort to dismantle specific extremist networks. He said…
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• newObama calls for review of rules on subpoenas to the media - Washington Post

  

  San Francisco ChronicleObama calls for review of rules on subpoenas to the mediaWashington PostPresident Obama instructed Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on Thursday to review Justice Department guidelines for leak investigations, meet with media…
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• newRob Ford crack scandal: Could it contaminate the right? - Toronto Star

  

  Toronto StarRob Ford crack scandal: Could it contaminate the right?Toronto StarNot long ago, Mayor Rob Ford was the toast of the town among conservatives across the country. His annual barbecue attracted a who's who of the right wing in Canada. Longt…
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• newBoy Scouts of America lifts ban on gay youth - Los Angeles Times

  

  CBS NewsBoy Scouts of America lifts ban on gay youthLos Angeles TimesGRAPEVINE, Texas — In a highly anticipated vote Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America lifted its ban on gay youth starting next year, the latest sign of a shift in American attitude…
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• newHurricane forecast: Three to six 'major' storms could emerge this year - Christian Science Monitor

  

  Christian Science MonitorHurricane forecast: Three to six 'major' storms could emerge this yearChristian Science MonitorThe 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1, is shaping up to deliver above-normal activity again this year, according…
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• newIRS Official Who Refused to Testify Is Suspended - New York Times

  

  New York Daily NewsIRS Official Who Refused to Testify Is SuspendedNew York TimesWASHINGTON — Lois Lerner, the head of the Internal Revenue Service's division on exempt organizations, was put on administrative leave Thursday, a day after she invoke…
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• newPeres writes to the Queen after UK soldier's murder - Jerusalem Post

  

  Telegraph.co.ukPeres writes to the Queen after UK soldier's murderJerusalem PostCameron calls brutal killing a betrayal of Islam, says UK will not give in to terror; British Muslim community condemn attack. A police forensics officer investigates a c…
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• newRep. Jo Bonner to resign from House for university job - CBS News

  

  WALA-TV FOX10 Rep. Jo Bonner to resign from House for university jobCBS NewsRep. Jo Bonner, R-Ala., will resign from Congress on Aug. 15 to work at the University of Alabama System as their vice chancellor of government relations and economic develop…
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• newCloser look at Okla. school where children died - USA TODAY

  

  ABC NewsCloser look at Okla. school where children diedUSA TODAYCity officials from Moore, Oklahoma, showed reporters for the first time a close look at the destroyed Plaza Towers Elementary School, where seven students were killed in Monday's tornad…
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• newSrinivasan Sails Through Senate Confirmation - Main Justice

  

  NPR (blog)Srinivasan Sails Through Senate ConfirmationMain JusticeSri Srinivasan was unanimously confirmed this afternoon to a prestigious seat on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Sri Srinivasan. The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously confirmed…
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