Boy Scouts lift ban on openly gay leaders nationwide
The Boy Scouts of America votes to end the ban on openly gay troop leaders and employees at the national level while allowing local troops to decide whether to admit openly gay volunteers. The move follows years of legal pressure and a prior policy change allowing openly gay youths. Scouts for Equality applauds the step as a new chapter, noting support from diverse groups and faith-based sponsors.
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Obama criticizes GOP rhetoric amid Iran deal clash
In Ethiopia Obama condemned Huckabee and Trump for harsh talk on Iran and immigration. He warned the GOP’s tone harms debate while Huckabee defended the Iran accord and accused Obama of insufficiently taking Iran’s threats seriously. Clinton pressed Huckabee during an Iowa visit.
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Turkey and US plot air cover against Islamic State in Syria
Turkey and the United States discuss plans to clear a border strip of Islamic State fighters and provide air cover for moderate Syrian rebels. Prime Minister Davutoglu says cooperation aims to keep Daesh from Turkey’s borders. Washington notes talks on zone size and scope but rules out a formal no fly zone or safe zone for refugees.
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Republicans seek firing of IRS chief Koskinen
Twenty one House Republicans signed a letter urging President Obama to dismiss IRS Commissioner Koskinen alleging misled Congress and blocked access to requested emails. In Washington a separate GOP stance urged presidential hopefuls in 2016 to pledge not to run as independents, citing Donald Trump’s potential third party bid.
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Autopsy results emerge on Brown
An autopsy on Bobbi Kristina Brown found no obvious cause of death with test results pending. She died Sunday at a Atlanta area hospice nearly six months after being found unresponsive in her home with Nick Gordon. Gordon had a court restraining order against him earlier.
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