Senators Grill Hagel at Contested Pentagon Nomination Hearing
Republican lawmakers attacked Chuck Hagel at a heated hearing on his nomination to be defense secretary. Senator John McCain pressed Hagel on Iraq 2007 surge and judgment, while Senator Lindsey Graham faulted past remarks about Israel. Hagel avoided simple yes or no answers, deferring to history.
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Hispanics to surpass whites in California by 2014
California Finance Department projects Hispanics to become the state's largest ethnic group by early 2014, overtaking whites who currently equal 39 percent of the population. The shift reshapes political power, with growth in Hispanic political influence and demographic aging patterns across regions through 2060.
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Syria Threatens Retaliation Over Israeli Airstrike
Syria says it will defend itself after an Israeli airstrike inside Syria targeting a convoy bound for Hezbollah. Iran joins in warning Israel as regional tensions rise. A U.S. official cites SA-17 missiles hit near Jamraya, northwest of Damascus, close to the Lebanese border.
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Congress Debt Limit Deal Clears Final Senate Vote
Congress approves a bill allowing the U S government to borrow beyond the $16 4 trillion limit for at least a few months paving way for Obama to sign it into law. The Senate 64 34 and House 285 144 votes were bipartisan with 12 Republicans and 50 Democrats voting yes.
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Pemex Headquarters Blast Kills 14 Injures 80
An explosion at Pemex main headquarters in Mexico City killed 14 and injuring about 80. Three floors were heavily damaged and as many as 30 people were reported trapped in debris near the Petroleos Mexicanos tower. No cause yet disclosed.
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