Obama signs dont ask dont tell repeal in landmark move
President Obama signed the repeal of the 17 year old dont ask dont tell policy allowing gays to serve openly in the U S military. He urged those discharged to re enlist while noting the change will roll out in stages and require Pentagon plans and certification by top leaders.
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Chicago blaze claims two firefighters deaths and seventeen injured
A vacant one story building in Chicago burned before dawn drawing more than 170 firefighters. Fire officials reported two fallen firefighters Edward Stringer and Corey Ankum trapped under debris as a roof and wall collapsed. Seventeen firefighters were wounded with five hospitalized, while authorities investigate whether squatters used debris to keep warm.
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Obama to spend holidays in Hawaii after Congress ends session
President Obama heads to Kailua for Christmas vacation with Michelle Sasha and Bo after a days long delay as Congress wraps up action on extending tax cuts and repealing the militarys ban on gays serving openly. Senate and House exit with health care and financial reform approved.
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