Lawmakers defend Day of Prayer amid court clash
About two dozen lawmakers condemned a federal judge's ruling that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional urging the Justice Department to appeal. President Obama plans to issue a proclamation for the prayer day.
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U.S. warns Syria over alleged Scud transfers to Hezbollah
The Obama administration told Congress it warned Damascus at least five times since late February that transferring ballistic missiles to Hezbollah could ignite a new Middle East war. Jeffrey Feltman said reports of Scud transfers are unconfirmed but warned such actions would be incendiary and that all options are on the table.
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Blue sky relief as ash grounding planes clears London air
London and Europe enjoy unusually blue skies as volcanic ash grounded flights. Experts attribute visibility to a high pressure system and reduced aircraft vapor trails, while residents notice a quieter atmosphere and a nostalgic sense of simpler travel times.
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Obama seeks court nominee who backs womens rights
President Obama vows to pick a Supreme Court nominee who respects women rights and privacy while avoiding litmus tests. He plans a decision within weeks and is consulting Senate leaders with about ten candidates under consideration including Elena Kagan and Merrick Garland.
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Clegg laughs off leaked debate notes in taxi dossier
In Campaign 2010 the Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg laughed at secret notes left in a taxi and leaked to The Sun. The dossier urged copying David Cameron for a foreign policy focused debate while critics questioned staff failures and the incident’s political impact.
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