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• Biden says sorry to Obama over gay marriage flap
• US Republicans want answers in Iraq-Hezbollah case
• Panetta: Gay ban repeal has not hurt morale
• Obama vowed to break from Bush's national security policies. How's he doing?
• USO, Full Circle Home and White House Join Forces to Honor Military Families With an Unexpected Gift This Mother’s Day
• Military class suspended for its view on Islam
• Twin car bombs in Syrian capital kill dozens
• India drugs inquiry could prompt new U.S. scrutiny
• US deficit looms large despite April surplus
• Senior U.S. Military Commanders Who Served at Camp Ashraf Reject "Absurd" Allegations by State's Lawyer against Camp's Residents
• Former Marine pleads guilty to DUI manslaughter
• Twin car bombs in Damascus kill 55 people in deadliest attack yet to hit Syrian capital
• Job data lift US oil prices; Brent falls
• Syria suicide bombers kill 55, ceasefire in tatters
• Oil ends mixed on China, OPEC, U.S. jobs data
• National “Got Your 6” Initiative Seeks to Create Positive Transitions for Military Veterans
• Obama and Romney: Where they stand on the issues
• Iraq PM says Turkish remarks do not show respect
• American Idol Finalist Jessica Sanchez Joins Line-Up For PBS's National Memorial Day Concert
• Governor Corbett Issues Flag Order to Honor Fallen Army Captain
• Suicide bombers strike Syrian capital, killing 55
• Factbox - Britain's year of protests
• Contractors spearhead effort to train Iraqi forces
• Hollywood studios, guilds, agencies align for vets
• Seven assassination victims found in central Iraq
• U.S. plans 10-month warship deployment to Singapore
• Red Cross suspends work in Pakistan after doctor's murder
• Ahead of the Bell: Budget Deficit
• Syria says 40 dead in Damascus blasts
• Fugitive Iraqi Vice President Hashemi's trial postponed again
• Iraq's fugitive VP wants new court in terror case
• 10 things you need to know today: May 10, 2012
• California Video Company Goes Big and Wins 14 Awards in National Competition
• Mexican meth production goes on speed
• Sipping, not guzzling, fuel on Afghanistan's frontlines

Biden says sorry to Obama over gay marriage flap Posted: US Vice President Joe Biden apologized to President Barack Obama in the Oval Office for remarks which forced his boss into an early endorsement of same-sex marriage, sources said Thursday.

US Republicans want answers in Iraq-Hezbollah case Posted: Senate Republicans demanded answers Thursday from the Justice Department and Pentagon for why a Hezbollah suspect accused in the death of five US soldiers was transferred to Iraqi custody before being charged with war crimes.

Panetta: Gay ban repeal has not hurt morale Posted: Military leaders have concluded that last year's repeal of the ban on gays serving openly in uniform has not affected morale or readiness so far, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday.

Obama vowed to break from Bush's national security policies. How's he doing? Posted: President Barack Obama came to office vowing a clean break from George W. Bush's national security policies: He would end the war in Iraq, order a halt to harsh interrogation practices that met international definitions of torture and close Guantanamo Bay.Three and a half years later, how's he doing? The independent investigative journalistic outfit Pro Publica has a handy interactive chart to let you know. "Interact with the whole thing," as no one says. ...

USO, Full Circle Home and White House Join Forces to Honor Military Families With an Unexpected Gift This Mother’s Day Posted: First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and Congressional spouses assemble gift boxes for the women who support our service men; Event kicks off USO and Full Circle Home partnershipArlington, Va. (PRWEB) May 10, 2012 First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden are helping the USO and Full Circle Home surprise the wives, mothers, girlfriends and caregivers of hundreds of deployed troops who won't get to make it home this Mother's Day. As part of their Joining Forces initiative, Mrs. Obama and Dr. ...

Military class suspended for its view on Islam Posted: A course for U.S. military officers has been teaching that America's enemy is Islam in general, not just terrorists, and suggesting that the country might ultimately have to obliterate the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina without regard for civilian deaths, following World War II precedents of the nuclear attack on Hiroshima or the allied firebombing of Dresden.

Twin car bombs in Syrian capital kill dozens Posted: Twin suicide car bombs exploded outside a military intelligence building and killed 55 people Thursday, tossing mangled bodies in the street in the deadliest attack against a regime target since the Syrian uprising began 14 months ago.

India drugs inquiry could prompt new U.S. scrutiny Posted: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global drugmakers could face new U.S. scrutiny after a report from lawmakers in India alleged abuses in that country's drug approval process, lawyers familiar with such investigations said. An Indian parliamentary panel on Wednesday said officials of India's drug regulator had been colluding with pharmaceutical companies to speed up approval procedures, allowing some drugs that are not permitted in other countries to go on sale. The U.S. ...

US deficit looms large despite April surplus Posted: For the first time in nearly four years, the U.S. government last month took in more money than it spent.

Senior U.S. Military Commanders Who Served at Camp Ashraf Reject "Absurd" Allegations by State's Lawyer against Camp's Residents Posted: WASHINGTON, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Allegations by the State Department lawyer on lack of access to, and suspicion of existence of weapons and ammunition at Camp Ashraf are absurd and insult the professionalism and integrity of U.S. troops who served at Camp Ashraf, senior U.S. military commanders say in a statement, a copy of which was provided to the U.S. Committee for Camp Ashraf Residents (USCCAR).

Former Marine pleads guilty to DUI manslaughter Posted: The attorney for a former Marine who pleaded guilty on Thursday to killing a man while driving drunk in Tampa blamed his client's post-traumatic stress disorder and a brain injury received while fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Twin car bombs in Damascus kill 55 people in deadliest attack yet to hit Syrian capital Posted: DAMASCUS, Syria - Twin suicide car bombs exploded outside a military intelligence building and killed 55 people Thursday, tossing mangled bodies in the street in the deadliest attack against a regime target since the Syrian uprising began 14 months ago.

Job data lift US oil prices; Brent falls Posted: Oil prices were mixed on Thursday after a positive US jobs number bolstered New York crude oil futures out of a slump, while Brent slipped amid Europe's financial troubles.

Syria suicide bombers kill 55, ceasefire in tatters Posted: BEIRUT (Reuters) - Two suicide car bombers killed 55 people and wounded 372 in Damascus on Thursday, state media said, the deadliest attacks in the Syrian capital since an uprising against President Bashar al-Assad began 14 months ago. The blasts further shredded a ceasefire that was declared by international mediator Kofi Annan on April 12 but that has failed to halt bloodshed pitting Assad's security forces against peaceful demonstrators and an array of armed insurgents. Opposition leaders said Annan's peace plan was dead, while Western powers insisted it remained the best way forward. ...

Oil ends mixed on China, OPEC, U.S. jobs data Posted: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices ended mixed in choppy trading on Thursday as weaker-than-expected Chinese trade data, higher OPEC production and evidence of a strengthening U.S. jobs market muddied the oil demand outlook. China, the world's second largest oil consumer after the United States, reported that its exports and imports in April grow at a far slower rate than forecast. Its trade performance that month was also surprisingly weak, and analysts said the government would need to loosen monetary policy to spur expansion or risk missing annual growth targets. ...

National “Got Your 6” Initiative Seeks to Create Positive Transitions for Military Veterans Posted: The Mission Continues to Serve as Activation Partner Alongside Other Top-Tier NonprofitsSt. Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 10, 2012 As announced in a press conference this morning in Los Angeles, The Mission Continues is pleased to join other top-tier non-profit organizations and major entertainment industry partners to launch the Got Your 6™ campaign (http://www.gotyour6.org). Got Your 6 will create a wide array of opportunities for veterans to successfully convert their military skills and leadership into positive civilian roles. ...

Obama and Romney: Where they stand on the issues Posted: A look at where Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues:

Iraq PM says Turkish remarks do not show respect Posted: Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki criticised Turkey on Thursday for remarks he said did not show "mutual respect", in the latest bout of a weeks-long spat between the two neighbours.

American Idol Finalist Jessica Sanchez Joins Line-Up For PBS's National Memorial Day Concert Posted: WASHINGTON, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- She's made it to the final four of AMERICAN IDOL and now talented young singing sensation, Jessica Sanchez, will grace the stage at the U.S. Capitol for PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. The top-rated program has become an American tradition honoring the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The concert will air live in HD on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ...

Governor Corbett Issues Flag Order to Honor Fallen Army Captain Posted: HARRISBURG, Pa., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today ordered all U.S. and Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol Complex and at commonwealth facilities in Clinton County to fly at half-staff on Friday, May 11 to honor U.S. Army Capt. Michael Braden.

Suicide bombers strike Syrian capital, killing 55 Posted: Two suicide blasts ripped through the Syrian capital Thursday, killing 55 people and leaving scenes of carnage in the streets in the deadliest bombing attack since the country's uprising began 14 months ago, the Interior Ministry said.

Factbox - Britain's year of protests Posted: (Reuters) - Border officials, healthcare workers and thousands of police officers protested in London on Thursday against pension reforms and austerity measures including wage caps. Here is a look back at some other major protests in Britain: * Several big protests have taken place over the last 100 years, including Britain's only general strike in May 1926 when a million miners and 2.5 million other worker stopped working for nine days - a climax to several years of unrest. ...

Contractors spearhead effort to train Iraqi forces Posted: Explosions throw up clouds of smoke near Iraqi soldiers with armoured vehicles, who check for casualties, spot enemy forces in the desert ahead of them and then open fire.

Hollywood studios, guilds, agencies align for vets Posted: Though often rivals when it comes to fighting for fair contracts, hot scripts, top talent and big audiences, Hollywood's power players are united in their support for American veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Seven assassination victims found in central Iraq Posted: Authorities found the corpses of seven men -- all handcuffed, blindfolded and shot in the head -- in a desert area of central Iraq on Thursday, officials said.

U.S. plans 10-month warship deployment to Singapore Posted: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first of a new class of U.S. coastal warships will be sent to Singapore next spring for a roughly 10-month deployment, the Navy said on Wednesday, spotlighting a move that may stir China's fears of U.S. involvement in South China Sea disputes. Deployment of the shallow-draft ship "Freedom" will help refine crew rotations, logistics and maintenance processes to maximize the class's value to U.S. combat commanders, Rear Admiral Thomas Rowden, the Navy's director of surface warfare, told reporters. ...

Red Cross suspends work in Pakistan after doctor's murder Posted: GENEVA (Reuters) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has stopped most of its work in Pakistan following the murder of a staff doctor in Quetta, pending a risk assessment of its operations in the country, the agency said on Thursday. The body of Khalil Rasjed Dale, who ran a health program in the southwestern city of Quetta in the Baluchistan province, was found on April 29 with a note that said the Red Cross's failure to pay ransom was the reason he was killed. Dale, 60, was abducted by suspected militants on January 5 while on his way home from work. ...

Ahead of the Bell: Budget Deficit Posted: The U.S. budget deficit is likely running slightly lower than last year's deficit through the first seven months of the budget year. But it's still on track to top $1 trillion for a fourth straight year.

Syria says 40 dead in Damascus blasts Posted: Two strong explosions ripped through the Syrian capital Thursday, killing more than 40 people and leaving scenes of carnage in the streets in an assault against a center of government power, officials said.

Fugitive Iraqi Vice President Hashemi's trial postponed again Posted: BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The trial of Iraq's fugitive vice president Tareq al-Hashemi, accused of running death squads, was postponed for a second time on Thursday with the politician still in Turkey after his case sparked a crisis in Iraq's cross-sectarian government. Hashemi, a leading Sunni Muslim politician in parliament's Iraqiya bloc, fled Baghdad in December when Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's Shi'ite-led government sought his arrest just days after the last American troops left Iraq. ...

Iraq's fugitive VP wants new court in terror case Posted: An Iraqi court postponed the terror trial against the country's fugitive vice president for a second time Thursday, with his lawyers demanding a special tribunal to hear the case that he says was brought by political enemies.

10 things you need to know today: May 10, 2012 Posted: Obama focuses on fundraising, blasts in Syria leave 40 people dead, and more in our roundup of the stories that are making news and driving opinion

California Video Company Goes Big and Wins 14 Awards in National Competition Posted: Eureka Productions recognized for cutting edge documentaries and social issues videos.Truckee, Mendocino, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2012 Local film production company Eureka Productions won 14 awards this month at the 45th annual Worldfest-Houston International Film festival."We are delighted to say that your Remi Award assumes a very special significance this year, as more than 4,200 category entries were competing from 32 countries," said Hunter Todd, director of Worldfest Houston. ...

Mexican meth production goes on speed Posted: CHALCO, Mexico (Reuters) - This swampy township of garbage dumps and junk yards on the edge of Mexico City is hundreds of miles from the traditional drug-producing areas in the Sierra Madre mountains where trafficking gangs have long grown marijuana and opium. But when soldiers stormed a nondescript warehouse in April, they found that a drug cartel had moved into Chalco to churn out tons of their latest hot product, methamphetamine. ...

Sipping, not guzzling, fuel on Afghanistan's frontlines Posted: FORT BELVOIR, Virginia (Reuters) - To sustain themselves on Afghanistan's rugged frontlines, U.S. Army troops have learned to sip, not guzzle. The liquid they must conserve is JP-8, a kerosene-based, all-purpose fuel the Army uses in aircraft and Humvees and to generate power for computers, lights and heat. Consumption of JP-8 - short for Jet Propellant-8 - often comes at a grim cost. The fuel arrives by tanker trucks dispatched in heavily guarded convoys that are frequently attacked by insurgents. For every 20 convoys that roll across the harsh terrain, one U.S. ...

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