King's Dream Sparks 50th Anniversary March
On the National Mall, President Obama and tens of thousands mark 50 years since King's I Have a Dream speech. The event honors civil rights pioneers and calls for economic justice, with Clinton Carter and Oprah Winfrey among speakers reflecting on progress and ongoing inequality.
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Obama says Syria used chemical weapons in attack
President Obama declares the United States has concluded the Syrian government carried out a deadly chemical attack on civilians. He notes intelligence questions remain about who exactly ordered the strike while seeking possible international support or action against Assad.
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Jenkins Opposes Military Action in Syria
U S Representative Lynn Jenkins urged President Obama to seek congressional authorization before any Syria strike. She signed a letter with 97 House Republicans and 18 Democrats calling for a vote, arguing there is no immediate homeland threat and public input is needed. Senator Pat Roberts also urged congressional approval ahead of action.
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Hasan gets death sentence for Texas shootings
A military jury at Fort Hood Texas sentenced Maj May Nidal Hasan to die for mass murder at the Army post. He was convicted of 13 counts of premeditated murder and lesser charges linked to the November 5 2009 attack that killed 13 and wounded more than 30. He will be transported to Fort Leavenworth Kansas to await execution. Relatives expressed relief and resolve as they remembered victims and questioned his motives.
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