U S Apology Over Cross Border Airstrike Toll Grows
U S officials apologize for the deaths of two Pakistani paramilitary troops and the wounding of four others after a cross border airstrike by U S helicopters. Islamabad closes two supply routes amid growing pressure on Pakistan to curb Afghan Taliban and Haqqani network activity.
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High court weighs Westboro protest at military funeral
Supreme Court justices debated whether a Kansas church could be punished for picketing outside a Maryland military funeral. The case Snyder v Westboro Baptist Church centers on a 2006 protest by seven members near the Roman Catholic church as Albert Snyder buried his Marine son.
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Afghan war anniversary tests Obama plan in Afghanistan
Kabul marks the war's tenth year as extra U.S. troops arrive to back President Obama’s strategy amid fading public support. Karzai negotiates with Pakistan and possible reconciliation with insurgents while NATO faces mounting casualties and questions about long term commitment.
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Gingrich labels Democrats the party of food stamps
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich urged Republican candidates to frame the election as a choice between the party of food stamps and the party of paychecks. He spoke in Minnesota at a private fundraiser for Tom Emmer and the state GOP, promoting tax cuts and job growth while criticizing Democratic policies.
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Gulf spill worst case suppressed says federal report
The national oil spill commission alleges the Obama administration blocked scientist briefings and mischaracterized the spill while underestimating flow and remaining oil. Officials disputed the findings, insisting the public was told the worst case could be.
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