Roundup: Motorcycle bombs kill 20 in Baghdad
Bomb blasts on Friday in Baghdad killed at least 20 people, 19 in a crowded bazaar, amid a week of violence that has left over 250 dead before the U.S. troop withdrawal deadline. The spike raises questions about security and the government’s ability to cope.
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Conyers pleads guilty in Detroit bribery case
Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Monica Conyers pleads guilty to conspiring to commit bribery and is released on personal bond. Judge Avern Cohn notes the conviction as prosecutors warn of up to five years in prison while a sentencing date is pending.
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House approves climate bill in narrow party line vote
The Democratic House passed a sweeping climate bill by 219 to 212 after weeks of negotiations. Supporters tout a first move toward cleaner energy while critics warn of higher costs and job losses. Senate fate remains uncertain as Majority Leader Reid hopes for fall debate and passage.
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Obama and Merkel urge Iran to end violence in protests
President Obama said Iran's president must answer to his people for the crackdown on demonstrators while joining Angela Merkel in condemning the violence. They emphasized keeping pressure on Iran and preventing a nuclear weapon as protests continue after the June 12 election.
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Five Jena Six members plead no contest in battery case
Five members of the Jena Six pleaded no contest to misdemeanor simple battery in a deal that avoids jail. They received seven days unsupervised probation and $500 fines, with restitution to Justin Barker part of the agreement.
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South Carolina First Lady Says She Warned Governor
Jenny Sanford tells The Associated Press she warned Gov Mark Sanford against seeing his mistress before a trip and was shocked to learn he met her in Argentina. She found the affair in January, urged him to end it, and remained with him while their four sons finished the school year.
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