White House backs push to repeal Dont Ask Dont Tell
A White House backed measure aims to end the Clinton era ban on gays serving openly in the military. Obama approval and military sign off needed. rollout timing unclear. Congress member Patrick Murphy to introduce the proposal with a vote expected soon.
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Crime Down 2009 FBI Reports Decline in US Offenses
U S crime fell about 5 percent in 2009 amid recession fears marking the third straight year of drops with equal dips in property and violent offenses. Experts caution against overgeneralizing the trend noting year to year fluctuations amidst broader economic stress.
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Crime rates drop across U.S. cities in 2009 Reuters report
FBI figures show violent crime fell in Ohio’s largest cities Akron Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton and Toledo as nationwide violent crime declined 5.5 percent. Phoenix also saw drops with homicides down over 25 percent amid police focus on street presence and partnerships with communities.
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Government Won't Take Over BP Crisis, White House Says
Coast Guard head Thad Allen rejected removing BP during the Gulf spill crisis. He said government lacks BP's expertise and deep sea gear, while BP pursues a top kill plan to plug the blown well, with a 60 to 70 percent chance of success. The administration vows BP leads cleanup with federal oversight.
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Hikers Engaged in Iran Detention Trio to Wed Soon
Shane Bauer and Sarah Shourd among three UC Berkeley graduates detained in Iran for months plan to marry after release. They are engaged in Evin Prison with rings threaded by Bauer. Josh Fattal will serve as best man as families reunite in Tehran.
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U S plans drills with South Korea over North Korea attack
The Pentagon said it will take part in an anti submarine drill with South Korea and a second maritime interdiction exercise to stop ships carrying prohibited goods to or from North Korea. This follows the Cheonan sinking blamed on North Korea and heightened U N and Chinese outreach.
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