Marine pleads guilty in Haditha killings dereliction case
National Camp Pendleton Calif AP Marine Staff Sgt Frank Wuterich pleads guilty to dereliction of duty in Haditha killings ending the Iraq War case. He led a 2005 squad that killed 24 Iraqis after a roadside bomb. Plea caps punishment at three months confinement and demotion with manslaughter charges dropped.
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Supreme Court Rules GPS Tracking Requires Warrants
The Supreme Court unanimously held police must obtain a search warrant before using GPS to track suspects. The ruling centered on Antoine Jones, whose Jeep carried a GPS device linking him to a stash house, and Justice Scalia described device attachment as a trespass constituting an illegal search.
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Washington poised to legalize gay marriage in state
In Olympia Washington supporters say the Legislature has enough votes to advance a same sex marriage bill. Senator Mary Margaret Haugen will back the measure making 25 votes to pass the Senate with House support and Gov Gregoire backing the plan. Opponents may push a statewide ballot.
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Iran Threatens Gulf Blockade After EU Oil Sanctions
Iranian lawmakers warn that warships could block the Persian Gulf oil traffic in response to EU sanctions on oil exports. The move follows Western pressure over Tehran's nuclear program as the Strait of Hormuz remains a potential flashpoint with global oil implications.
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EU Iran stall with oil ban and Hormuz threat heats up
The EU bans Iranian oil purchases and Iran warns of closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key crude chokepoint. U.S. officials Clinton and Geithner applaud the EU move while ships from the United States Britain and France patrol the Gulf to ensure freedom of navigation under international law.
Prayers of peace turn to fear after Kano attack
In Kano Nigeria residents face fear after a Boko Haram assault killed at least 185 people. Police found 10 unexploded car bombs as authorities describe a Friday attack with multiple suicide bombers and a rising death toll.
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Two more Costa Concordia bodies found as pumping begins
Italian officials say salvage crews can start pumping fuel from the capsized Costa Concordia to avert an environmental disaster while searchers continue for remaining missing. divers recovered two more bodies near the ship’s Internet cafe as 15 victims are confirmed dead and 17 remain unaccounted for.
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