Offensive to recapture Ramadi begins in Iraq
Iraqi state media say a wide ranging operation has started to liberate Ramadi from Islamic State militants. The push involves regular forces and Shiite militias, with analysts warning it could take weeks or months and risk inflaming Sunni tensions in Anbar.
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Five more candidates to announce for president
The 2016 race heats up as four Republicans and one Democrat are set to formally announce their bids by June 4. Rick Santorum and George Pataki lead anticipated GOP filings with Lindsey Graham and Rick Perry following, while Martin O'Malley plans a Democratic bid this weekend.
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Charter to buy Time Warner Cable in $56.7 billion deal
Charter Communications agrees to acquire Time Warner Cable for 56.7 billion dollars and also buy Bright House Networks creating a group with over 20 million pay TV, Internet and phone subscribers across 41 states. The deal requires federal and state approvals and faces scrutiny from regulators including the FCC.
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