Democrats pick Philadelphia for 2016 convention headline
The Democratic National Committee chose Philadelphia as the 2016 convention site for the nomination of the party’s next presidential candidate. The week of July 25 was set, with finalists including Brooklyn and Columbus. Organizers estimate the cost at 84 million dollars, to be held at Wells Fargo Center and related venues, leveraging Philadelphia’s historic sites and East Coast access.
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Ashton Carter confirmed as defense secretary
The Senate approved Ashton B. Carter as President Obama’s fourth secretary of defense amid a broader focus on countering Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Carter, 60, promised to weigh continued Ukraine support and potential arms to Kyiv while prioritizing operations against Islamic State and stabilizing Afghanistan.
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