US military says questions about gays would help if ‘don’t ask’ were ended – Washington Post
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US military says questions about gays would help if 'don't ask' were ended
Washington Post Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, favor repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," but not until a study recommends how to make the change. (Melina Mara/the Washington Post) By Ed O'Keefe and … Pentagon survey on 'don't ask, don't tell' criticized as biased Pentagon says troop survey not biased against gays Pentagon surveys troops on gays |
Oakland officials praise response to violence after BART shooting verdict – Los Angeles Times
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Oakland officials praise response to violence after BART shooting verdict
Los Angeles Times Police report 78 arrests, saying many of the people were outside agitators. Convicted officer writes apology to victim's family. A worker repairs a store window on Friday that was broken during protests over verdict in BART shooting. … Oakland Mayor Supports Federal Inquiry on Shooting Mehserle apologizes; Grant family unimpressed Actions of outsiders unfair to Oakland |
West Virginia: Legislature to Consider Special Election – New York Times
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West Virginia: Legislature to Consider Special Election
New York Times By BLOOMBERG NEWS Gov. Joe Manchin III on Friday scheduled a special session on July 15 for the Legislature to decide whether the state should hold a special election this year to choose a successor to Senator Robert C. Byrd. Mr. Manchin can appoint an … State legislature to help decide Byrd election Governor's general counsel recommends special session Poll shows Manchin beating Capito |
Grim Sleeper suspect stayed below LAPD’s radar – Los Angeles Times
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Grim Sleeper suspect stayed below LAPD's radar
Los Angeles Times Records show Lonnie David Franklin Jr. was arrested for theft and violent crimes, and although he served time, it was never as much as probation officers recommended. By Jack Leonard and Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times A backyard mechanic identified by … LAPD used familial DNA matching to catch suspect in two-decade-old case Cops to probe cold cases for serial killer ties More Killings May Be Linked to 'Sleeper' |
BP Readies New Plan to Contain Oil Leak – Wall Street Journal
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BP Readies New Plan to Contain Oil Leak
Wall Street Journal A Navy airship lands in New Orleans on Thursday. The manned craft will provide logistical support for oil-spill response efforts. Oil giant BP PLC said it could start work on a new effort to contain the crude gushing from the leak in the … BP in fresh bid to plug oil leak Feds say new cap could contain Gulf leak by Monday Feds: New cap could contain Gulf oil spill within days |
NEW: Spy swap idea originated with the US – CNN
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NEW: Spy swap idea originated with the US
CNN Washington (CNN) — The United States and Russia completed a spy swap Friday, exchanging the agents on chartered planes at an airport in Vienna, Austria, a US official and Russian media said. The plane carrying 10 Russian agents, who were expelled from … Intrigue and Ambiguity in Cases of 4 Russians Sent to West in Spy Swap US seized opportunity in arrests of Russian spies US, Russia Swap Agents to End Crisis |
Obama stumps for Reid, defends economic policies – Boston Globe
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Obama stumps for Reid, defends economic policies
Boston Globe LAS VEGAS — President Obama wrapped up a two-day campaign swing yesterday with a full-throated defense of his economic policies and a warm-hearted embrace for the Senate Democratic leader, Harry Reid of Nevada, a one-time boxer who is counting on the … With Gloves Off, Obama Stumps for Reid In ailing Nevada, Obama bets on his economic strategy Obama's future plans rely on Reid's survival |
Arizona immigration law costs and savings – Arizona Republic
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Arizona immigration law costs and savings
Arizona Republic The upcoming enforcement of SB 1070 has caused many illegal immigrants to flee Arizona. The scope of the monetary effects depends on how much of the illegal-immigrant population leaves. Here's a look at the effects of various exodus scenarios: Staff … Where Did Jan Brewer's Beheading Claim Come From? Obama's immigration lawsuit doesn't poll well Jan Brewer blasts boycott, says U.S. has her back |
