Generals seek warmer ties with Iran amid tensions
Washington sees potential for improved relations with Iran despite its nuclear and military ambitions. Army Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey says Washington and Tehran could find common ground on issues like Afghanistan drug trade if Iran stops malign activity in Iraq. Army Gen. David Petraeus also notes a possibility of more constructive relations.
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Official says North Korea near nuclear accounting disclosure
A senior U.S. official said North Korea is extremely close to producing a long awaited accounting of its shuttered nuclear program. The documentation could enable a disarmament deal and a high level meeting by late June with U.S. and North Korean diplomats and four other nations, contingent on verifiable completeness.
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Crane County deputy fired after arresting Oklahoma City storm spotter
A Crane County deputy who arrested an Oklahoma City storm spotter in early May was dismissed for a personal matter. The incident prompted online comments critiquing the deputy and praising the spotter for providing storm information to the public.
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Senate blocks Bush recess appointments in pro forma session
In a quick pro forma session during Memorial Day recess, Senator Sherrod Brown presided briefly to prevent an adjournment that would allow Bush to install administration officials or judges without Senate confirmation. The move follows a pattern of blocking recess appointments, noting Bush had 165 such picks by last fall. Next pro forma duties will pass to Senator Webb and then Senator Conrad.
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