No charges for military in scandal
Seven Army soldiers and two Marines received administrative punishments for the Colombia incident, with no criminal charges. One Air Force member was reprimanded but cleared of violations, while two Navy sailors face ongoing reviews. The nine cases relate to behind the scenes support roles during Obama's Cartagena visit.
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Drought relief urged by Congress amid 25 year drought
Washington officials pressed Congress to approve a five year 500 billion farm and nutrition bill awaiting House action or authorize new disaster programs. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and President Obama discussed responses as drought threatens three fifths of U S land and major corn and soybean crops.
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McCain defends Abedin against Muslim Brotherhood charges
Senator John McCain spoke on the Senate floor to defend Huma Abedin, a State Department aide to Hillary Clinton, rejecting Republican Michele Bachmann’s unsubstantiated claims linking Abedin’s family to Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood. Abedin, a Muslim, was cited as loyal and patriotic by McCain amid the controversy.
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Zimmerman offers sympathy to Trayvon Martin's parents
George Zimmerman says he would tell Trayvon Martin's parents he is sorry and is open to talking with them. He faces second degree murder charges in the teenager's death after an interview with Sean Hannity. He explains he was following Martin to aid police and describes the confrontation that followed.
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Bus bombing in Bulgaria kills seven Israeli tourists
In Burgas on a Bulgarian airport parking lot a bus carrying 154 people including eight children was torn apart by a blast. Israeli officials say at least seven were killed and 30 injured as Iran-linked groups faced swift international condemnation and vows of retaliation.
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