GOP convention headliners announced in Tampa
The Republican National Committee unveiled a roster of conservative speakers for the Tampa convention led by Sen. John McCain and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Also on the slate are Mike Huckabee Florida Governor Rick Scott and Ohio Governor John Kasich with Susana Martinez in a premier role. Condoleezza Rice will give a prime address.
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Ohio
John Kasich
New Mexico
Susana Martinez
George W. Bush
Condoleezza Rice
Syrian Prime Minister Hijab defects from Assad regime
Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab secretly planned his defection two months before joining the regime. An aide said Hijab and his family prepared to flee to Qatar with possible contacts to rebels. The move signals growing fissures within Assad’s government as rebels celebrate near the Turkish border.
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London
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Aleppo
Temple shooting raises questions on federal scrutiny of Page
Federal investigators had examined Wade Michael Page for ties to right wing extremism and possible funding to a domestic group but found insufficient evidence for an inquiry. The Oak Creek attack left seven dead and others wounded, with Sikhs facing continued hate crimes and unresolved cases across the United States.
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Sikhs in America Remembered Amid domestic terrorism shooting
The piece traces Sikh arrival in the United States, centuries of misunderstanding, and major incidents from 1907 Bellingham mob to post 9 11 collaboration with Arabs and Muslims. It notes the Milwaukee temple shooting described by police as domestic terrorism injuring several and a responding officer.
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Romney leads in fundraising as Obama lags again
Romney and the RNC reported July fundraising surpassing Obama's campaign and the DNC with over 101 million dollars versus 75 million. The gap extends a long-standing pattern as Republicans push online outreach to key groups while Obama faces heavy spending in the race.
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