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The president's White House question-and-answer session leads to more questions, Republicans attach the IRS scandal to Obamacare, a Texas tornado kills six, fighting rages in Syria but the UN draws up a post-war reconstruction plan, a security firm in Afganistan confirms the death of four American civilian contractors, the Dow dips but the markets remain on the rise
Decisive White House action on a scandal growing worse by the day, Gosnell gets an additional life sentence, an Army Sergeant is accused of sexual assault, Eric Holder is questioned about the government seizure of phone records, Wall Street gains push stock indices to all-time highs
Decisive White House action on a scandal growing worse by the day. Kermit Gosnell gets an additional life sentence and the jurors speak out. An Army sergeant assigned as coordinator of a sexual assault prevention program at Fort Hood Texas now himself accused of such crimes. The House Oversight Committee questions Holder about the government’s seizure of Associated Press phone records. Wall Street’s gains are modest, but they push both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Standard and Poor’s 500 stock indices to all-time highs.
Gosnell cuts a life-saving deal, the White House goes on the defensive, Minnesota approves same-sex marriage, the Russian government expels a U.S. diplomat, the military becomes more sophisticated, stocks end higher and the Dow rises on Wall Street
Kermit Gosnell found guilty, difficult questions at the White House, Virginia woman arranges Tsarnaev burial, the Dow ends down at closing bell
White House under fire for doctoring Benghazi talking points, uprisings in the Arab Spring, the continuing case for a jailed Iranian-American pastor
Boehner calls on White House to release Benghazi emails, Boston police chief raps lack of cooperation from FBI, Minnesota moves toward same-sex marriage, Michigan town apologizes for arresting missionaries, Wall Street pulls back but Dow stays above 15K
After whistleblowers testify, House Speaker John Boehner calls on the White House to come clean on Benghazi, and release declassified emails relating to the terror attack in Libya. Boston police chief Ed Davis testifies to Congress, tells panel he wished the FBI had provided the information it had on bombing suspect Tamerlin Tsarnaev. Minnesota takes another step toward becoming the 12th U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage. Detroit suburb admits fault for arresting Christian missionaries, apologizes. Markets: Positive jobs data can't overcome doubts over how long Wall Street's bull market can last.
Benghazi whisleblowers take to Capitol Hill, Ohio brothers held in connection with decade-old abduction, Texas court affirms religious liberty, immigration bill supporters mulling homosexual-rights provision, Wall Street rally continues
Whistleblowers take to Capitol Hill with new revelations about the terrorist assault on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Ohio brothers held in connection with abduction of three women who survived a decade of abuse. Texas court rules in favor of students' right to the free exercise of religion in public schools. Immigration bill may take an unusual turn, with talk of a homosexual-rights provision being added. Business: Wall Street held its record-setting pace, but the rally may be fueled by unsustainable monetary policies.
Obama welcomes South Korean president, U.S. ambassador to Libya-designate gets a Senate hearing, Sanford completes comeback by winning U.S. House seat, Biden seeks gun-control boost from religious leaders, Dow tops 15K
President Obama hosts South Korea's new president and says the sturdy alliance shows North Korea it can't get its way by making threats. U.S. Ambassador to Libya-designate testifies to Capitol Hill she'll take full responsibility for the security of diplomatic personnel. Disgraced former governor Mark Sanford completes his political comeback by winning a special election in South Carolina to fill a vacant U.S. House seat. Vice President Biden taps religious leaders to try to reload gun-control debate. Business: The Dow tops 15,000, with some analysts saying the good financial times will continue to roll.
Western worries persist over Syria, Islamists demand anti-blasphemy laws in Bangladesh, scout sponsors brace for a Boy Scout reversal, Senate approves internet sales tax collections by states
Western worries persist Syria's civil war could spread and draw in Israel, which won't wait for an elusive international consensus. Islamists in Bangladesh demand anti-blasphemy laws in violent street protests. In this country, Boy Scouts of America sponsoring organizations make plans to disband if BSA abandons its "morally straight" policy. U.S. Senate OKs internet sales tax collections, but the measure faces a skeptical House.
Israeli airstrikes on Syria target weapons destined for terrorists, NRA gears up for another gun-control fight, Obama blasts political opponents in graduation speech
Israeli officials confirm airstrikes in Syria targeted shipments of Iranian-made missiles bound for the terror group Hezbollah. The National Rifle Association weekend meeting featured speeches urging Second Amendment supporters to get ready for another battle against gun-control legislation. President Obama delivers the first of three commencement speeches Sunday, but also uses the occasion to lash out at political opponents. The State Department demands North Korea release a U.S. citizen sentenced to 15 years hard labor. Also: upbeat economic reports suggest Wall Street may continue to rally.
