Five U.S. soldiers among nine killed in Afghan chopper crash
In southern Afghanistan in Daychopan district Zabul province a NATO helicopter crash killed nine and wounded others. Five members of the 101st Airborne Division assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade were among the dead. no enemy fire was reported.
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Daychopan
Zabul
Obama’s Wars reveals debate over Afghanistan strategy
Bob Woodward’s book portrays White House and Pentagon splits over Obama's plan to surge troops and set a July 2011 withdrawal. It says aides argued for an alternate path, while Obama feared losing public and party support and pressed for a staged exit.
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Bell Officials in Shackles Over Deep-Set Corruption
Eight current and former Bell officials faced judges amid a sprawling misappropriation case centered on former city manager Robert Rizzo. Prosecutors allege Rizzo steered loans and funds to himself and others without proper approval, prompting a state audit that blamed mismanaged bond money and inflated salaries. Bail for Rizzo was reduced to two million dollars after initial high demands.
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Robert Rizzo
Rizzo
Oscar Hernandez
Calif
Criminal Justice Center
Bishop Eddie Long faces sex charges at New Birth church
The Associated Press reports Bishop Eddie Long, leader of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, is accused in lawsuits of using gifts and cash to lure three young men into sexual relationships. Plaintiffs allege the men were 17 or 18 at the time and part of the teen ministry. Long, denying the allegations, is tied to a church with about 25,000 members and high public profile.
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U N Says Israeli Gaza Raid Violated International Law
A UN fact finding mission reports that the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza is unlawful and the May 31 raid on the Mavi Marmara killed nine activists was brutal and disproportionate. It cites willful killings and torture and calls for prosecutions. Hamas praises the report while Israel decries bias.
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