Benghazi suspect denies charges in U S federal case
Ahmed Abu Khattala, former Libyan militia commander, denies involvement in the Sept. 11, 2012 Benghazi attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. He says he is not hiding and was not questioned by Libyan authorities. United States officials allege he and others are named in a sealed Washington complaint, though charges remain unclear. Khattala says he left the Abu Obaida Bin Jarrah militia and works as a contractor, while Libyan authorities declined to comment. The attack involved militants storming the consulate, torching buildings, and U S security forces engaging in a chaotic retreat. The case has fueled Republican criticism of Obama administration handling of the aftermath.
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Tripoli
Libya
U.S
Ahmed Abu Khattala
Benghazi
Chris Stevens
Congress
Khattala
Washington
Justice Ministry
Abu Obaida bin Jarrah
Barack Obama
U.N
Susan Rice
Judge halts Fort Hood trial over death-penalty conflict
Maj Nidal Hasan, representing himself, faced questions from prosecutors as he admitted being the Fort Hood shooter. His former Army defense lawyer asked the court to remove the lawyers, arguing Hasan aims for death, prompting a recess and a closed session.
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Killeen
Texas
Maj
Nidal Malik Hasan
Fort Hood
Hasan
Army
Kris R. Poppe
Poppe
Tara A. Osborn
Health care option a big dilemma for Congress
Congress faces a clash over an amendment by Senator Grassley to require members and staff to switch from the federal employee plan to new Obamacare marketplaces. The White House returns the issue to Congress, with questions on government premium subsidies, retiree coverage, and residency definitions amid a debate aimed at equalizing coverage for all Americans.
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Washington
Barack Obama
Congress
Obama
Iowa
Chuck Grassley
Congressional
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Grassley
Capitol Hill
Gunman shot three in Ross Township meeting in Pennsylvania
Rockne Newell, 59, opened fire at a Ross Township municipal meeting in Monroe County injuring two and killing Gerard Kozic and James LaGuardia before being wrestled down by Bernie Kozen and Mark Kresh. He was arraigned on homicide and attempted homicide charges.
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Saylorsburg
Pennsylvania
Ross Township
Rockne Newell
Newell
Monroe County
Bob Allen
Parks and Recreation
Bernie Kozen
Mark Kresh
Newell’s
Pocono Mountains
Philadelphia
Gerard J. Kozic
James V. LaGuardia
Allen
David Fleetwood
Lehigh Valley Medical Center
Chestnuthill Township
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