Suicide bomber kills four near Damascus church
A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus Old City minutes after the patriarch entered the cathedral. Four people died and several more were injured in the attack reported by state TV.
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Senate factions fail to avert student loan rate hike
Senators say no proposal can pass before July 1 and urge extending current subsidized Stafford loan rates for another year. Harkin proposes retroactive restoration after the July 4 recess, as the 3.4 percent rate climbs to 6.8 percent for new loans. The change could cost the average student about $2,600. Burr notes bipartisan reluctance to see higher rates.
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Ecuador Rejects Trade Benefits Over Snowden Shelter
Ecuador's government, led by top officials, announced it would renounce about 23 million dollars a year in lowered tariffs rather than host Edward Snowden. The move aimed to show it can manage potential consequences while facing U.S. pressure and international scrutiny.
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IRS flagged 298 tax exempt applicants for possible political activity
A Treasury inspector general report says the IRS screened 298 groups for potential political activity between 2010 and 2012. Six groups had "progress" or "progressive" in their names, though investigators found that the term was not among the inappropriate filters used. The dispute with Democrats centers on the probe’s interpretation of the agency’s screening practices.
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Indictment Details Tsarnaev Terror Links and Online Influence
The 30 count indictment charges Dzhokhar Tsarnaev with bombing and murder roles in the Boston Marathon attack and carjacking during the escape, noting online material on Islamic jihad and al Qaida magazines influenced the brothers. It cites Inspire magazine downloads and extremist literature, including Anwar al Awlaki forewords, and mentions the death penalty decision pending arraignment set for July 10.
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Senate approves sweeping immigration overhaul Senate GOP split on fate in House
The Senate voted 68 to 32 for a broad immigration bill creating a 13 year path to citizenship for about 11 million undocumented immigrants. The plan requires a 700 mile border fence, more Border Patrol agents, upgraded security tech, and employer verification while easing visas for skilled workers. Speaker Boehner signaled the House will not immediately take up the Senate measure. The proposal includes a six year provisional status later extended upon background checks taxes and English proficiency. Rubio and Reid framed the vote as historic with Kennedy referenced as inspiration. Opponents call it amnesty while some Republicans fear losing Hispanic voters if they block reform.
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Mandela’s daughter speaks on his lingering response
Mandela’s daughter Makazine says he remains responsive at times as family vigil continues. She notes intrusive foreign media and urges respect for privacy while President Zuma warns against rumors and maintains Mandela’s condition is critical but stable.
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