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• AWOL Muslim soldier guilty in Fort Hood bomb plot
• Scots' push for Britain breakup begins in earnest
• Scots' push for Britain breakup begins in earnest
• Bradley Cooper to make "American Sniper" film
• Talks with Iran set to resume next month in push for accord on its nuclear program
• Bin Laden film got no Special Ops help: U.S. admiral
• Senate panel approves $631 billion defense bill
• Nuclear talks with Iran set to resume next month
• Jury deliberating in Muslim soldier's trial
• Harrisburg's new receiver to be affirmed
• Oil bounces back above $90 per barrel
• Day 6: Torch Relay Will Visit Gloucester Cathedral and Severn Valley Railway on Journey from Cheltenham to Worcester
• Baghdad mortar attack kills one, wounds six
• EGYPT STANDS ON THE BRINK OF UNIQUE DEMOCRACY
• Closing arguments set in Fort Hood suspect's trial
• Oil bounces back, close to $91 per barrel
• Lawmakers probe food contract for troops in Afghanistan
• American Idol Final Runner Up Jessica Sanchez Is Proud To Give Thanks To The Troops In Her First Televised Performance After Series Finale On PBS's National Memorial Day Concert
• Four Russian bikers arrested in Iraq
• Democrat running to replace Giffords won’t say if he’s voting for Obama
• Pollution Tourism, Comedy in Qatar, and Obeying the Laws of the Sea
• APSP Launches Dive into Recovery Program with a Splash for Local Veteran
• Insight: Iran's "Great Game" in Afghanistan
• Chicago Disability Benefits Lawyer Says VA’s New Guidance on PTSD Will Help Veterans
• Air Force Chief of Staff as Guest Speaker for AFA's June Air Force Breakfast Session
• Did Obama overshare with Hollywood about the bin Laden raid?
• Iraq war vet turns to crowd-sourcing to create killer iphone game
• Why Colin Powell Bashed Mitt Romney's Foreign-Policy Advisers
• Testimony ending in Fort Hood suspect's trial
• Fund for Teachers Grant Inspires Wisconsin Teachers to Replicate Lewis & Clark's Journey
• Why Hasn't Obama Governed the Way He Promised in 2008?
• With smuggling choked, Syria rebels feel arms curb
• Nuclear talks resume amid impasse worries
• Tug of war between weapon threats, crippling sanctions snarl Iran nuclear talks
• Japan at full strength for 2014 qualifiers
• Today in History
• S.Korea firm to sign $7.75 bln deal on Iraqi homes
• Female soldiers sue to lift combat ban

AWOL Muslim soldier guilty in Fort Hood bomb plot Posted: 24 May 2012 04:36 PM PDT A federal jury on Thursday convicted a Muslim soldier on six charges in connection with a failed plot to blow up a Texas restaurant full of Fort Hood troops, his religious mission to get "justice" for the people of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Scots' push for Britain breakup begins in earnest Posted: 24 May 2012 04:19 PM PDT EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Supporters of independence for Scotland will launch on Friday what they say is the biggest grassroots campaign in Scottish history, a move that could result in the demise of a 305-year-old union with England and the breakup of Britain. Seeking to tap into a cocktail of historical rivalry, opposing political tastes, and a perception that the British parliament in London does not nurture Scotland's national interests, the "Yes Scotland" campaign says it wants to win a referendum on independence in 2014 and for the country to become fully independent by 2016. ...

Scots' push for Britain breakup begins in earnest Posted: 24 May 2012 04:05 PM PDT EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Supporters of independence for Scotland will launch on Friday what they say is the biggest grassroots campaign in Scottish history, a move that could result in the demise of a 305-year-old union with England and the breakup of Britain. Seeking to tap into a cocktail of historical rivalry, opposing political tastes, and a perception that the British parliament in London does not nurture Scotland's national interests, the "Yes Scotland" campaign says it wants to win a referendum on independence in 2014 and for the country to become fully independent by 2016. ...

Bradley Cooper to make "American Sniper" film Posted: 24 May 2012 03:59 PM PDT NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Bradley Cooper has picked the first project for his production company, The Warner Bros.-based 22nd & Indiana. Cooper will produce and potentially star in an adaptation of "American Sniper," the tale of "the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History." In the memoir, Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recounts his record-setting military history, during which he claims to have killed more than 150 people. The Texas native learned to shoot on childhood hunting trips with his father and later served in during the Iraq War. ...

Talks with Iran set to resume next month in push for accord on its nuclear program Posted: 24 May 2012 03:50 PM PDT BAGHDAD - Iran and six world powers wrapped up talks Thursday still far apart over how to oversee Tehran's atomic program, but with resolve to keep dialogue going as an alternative to possible military action.

Bin Laden film got no Special Ops help: U.S. admiral Posted: 24 May 2012 03:19 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. admiral who oversaw the operation to kill Osama bin Laden denied on Thursday that he or his staff helped advise Hollywood film makers shooting a movie about last year's secret raid to kill the al Qaeda leader. A conservative legal group this week made public documents which it said showed how the Obama administration arranged special access to top officials for film makers Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal, the director and screenwriter of "The Hurt Locker," a 2008 film about the Iraq war that won the Academy Award for Best Picture. ...

Senate panel approves $631 billion defense bill Posted: 24 May 2012 02:46 PM PDT A Senate panel on Thursday rejected the Pentagon's proposed cuts in personnel and equipment for the Air National Guard as it completed a far-reaching, $631 billion defense budget for next year.

Nuclear talks with Iran set to resume next month Posted: 24 May 2012 01:47 PM PDT Iran and six world powers wrapped up talks Thursday still far apart over how to oversee Tehran's atomic program, but with resolve to keep dialogue going as an alternative to possible military action.

Jury deliberating in Muslim soldier's trial Posted: 24 May 2012 01:42 PM PDT A federal jury was deliberating Thursday in the trial of a Muslim soldier accused of planning to bomb a Texas restaurant filled with Fort Hood troops and then shoot any survivors.

Harrisburg's new receiver to be affirmed Posted: 24 May 2012 01:39 PM PDT HARRISBURG (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania judge approved the appointment of Harrisburg's new receiver on Thursday, when the man who previously held the post for the financially distressed capital explained why he quit unexpectedly. Commonwealth Court Judge Bonnie Leadbetter said at a hearing that she would issue an order confirming retired U.S. Air Force Major General William Lynch as receiver. She announced her decision after David Unkovic, the former receiver, testified about why he suddenly resigned at the end of March. ...

Oil bounces back above $90 per barrel Posted: 24 May 2012 12:27 PM PDT Oil bounced back Thursday, a day after falling below $90 per barrel for the first time in months.

Day 6: Torch Relay Will Visit Gloucester Cathedral and Severn Valley Railway on Journey from Cheltenham to Worcester Posted: 24 May 2012 11:40 AM PDT On Thursday 24 May the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay – presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung – will travel from Cheltenham to Worcester. The Olympic Flame will travel 99.05 miles through 19 communities.(PRWEB) May 24, 2012 On Thursday 24 May the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay – presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung – will travel from Cheltenham to Worcester. The Olympic Flame will travel 99.05 miles through 19 communities. On Day 6 the Torch Relay will travel 99. ...

Baghdad mortar attack kills one, wounds six Posted: 24 May 2012 11:34 AM PDT A mortar attack in Baghdad killed one person and wounded six others Thursday, in the second attack in Iraq's capital during key talks on Iran's nuclear programme, security and medical officials said.

EGYPT STANDS ON THE BRINK OF UNIQUE DEMOCRACY Posted: 24 May 2012 11:30 AM PDT WASHINGTON -- For the last 60 years of Egyptian dictatorships, several questions have dominated the bedeviling "democracy" debate there. ...

Closing arguments set in Fort Hood suspect's trial Posted: 24 May 2012 11:27 AM PDT Attorneys were set to deliver their closing arguments Thursday in the trial of a Muslim soldier accused of planning to bomb a Texas restaurant filled with Fort Hood troops.

Oil bounces back, close to $91 per barrel Posted: 24 May 2012 10:54 AM PDT Oil bounced back a day after falling below $90 per barrel for the first time in months.

Lawmakers probe food contract for troops in Afghanistan Posted: 24 May 2012 10:24 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The lawmakers are investigating a billing dispute of at least $750 million between the main supplier of food to U.S. troops in Afghanistan and the Pentagon. The Pentagon says Supreme Foodservice GmbH overcharged it, but the Netherlands-headquartered company said the rates were properly based on the complexities and dangers of supplying food in war-ravaged Afghanistan. ...

American Idol Final Runner Up Jessica Sanchez Is Proud To Give Thanks To The Troops In Her First Televised Performance After Series Finale On PBS's National Memorial Day Concert Posted: 24 May 2012 10:16 AM PDT WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After an impressive showing at the finale of AMERICAN IDOL, sixteen-year old singing sensation Jessica Sanchez is honored to pay tribute to 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. Sunday, May 27 marks Sanchez's first television performance since AMERICAN IDOL. ...

Four Russian bikers arrested in Iraq Posted: 24 May 2012 10:15 AM PDT Four Russians decided to take a motorcycle trip in Iraq, but their adventure took a turn for the worse when they were arrested by security forces and were allegedly accused of spying and beaten.

Democrat running to replace Giffords won’t say if he’s voting for Obama Posted: 24 May 2012 08:32 AM PDT Another Democrat running for office won't commit to voting for President Barack Obama in the presidential election.

Pollution Tourism, Comedy in Qatar, and Obeying the Laws of the Sea Posted: 24 May 2012 06:28 AM PDT Now that The New York Times pay wall is live, you only get 10 free clicks a month. For those worried about hitting their limit, we're taking a look through the paper each morning to find the stories that can make your clicks count.

APSP Launches Dive into Recovery Program with a Splash for Local Veteran Posted: 24 May 2012 06:10 AM PDT The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals Greater Houston Chapter Launches their Dive into Recovery program. Each year a local candidate will receive a pool donation to help with their health aliments and recovery. This year the pool donation went to First Lieutenant Daniel Ebarb, who was wounded during his tour in Iraq.Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 For some, a swimming pool is a way to beat the summer heat, but for others, a swimming pool grants the gift of mobility and exercise. ...

Insight: Iran's "Great Game" in Afghanistan Posted: 24 May 2012 05:45 AM PDT KABUL (Reuters) - With most foreign combat troops set to withdraw from Afghanistan by 2014, Iran is using the media in the war-ravaged nation to gain influence, a worrying issue for Washington. Nearly a third of Afghanistan's media is backed by Iran, either financially or through providing content, Afghan officials and media groups say. "What Iran wants, what they are striving at, is a power base in Afghanistan that can counter American influence," said a senior government official, who like others for this report, spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity. ...

Chicago Disability Benefits Lawyer Says VA’s New Guidance on PTSD Will Help Veterans Posted: 24 May 2012 05:04 AM PDT Lawrence Disparti of Disparti Law Group in Chicago encourages veterans and their family members to seek disability benefits they have earned with their service.Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 Chicago veterans' disability benefits lawyer Lawrence Disparti today urged U.S. veterans to heed new advice from the military and the Department of Veterans Affairs to get appropriate treatment for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.A recent report on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" said the military has changed its guidance on PTSD. ...

Air Force Chief of Staff as Guest Speaker for AFA's June Air Force Breakfast Session Posted: 24 May 2012 05:02 AM PDT ARLINGTON, Va., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association is pleased to announce General Norton A. Schwartz, the 19th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, as the guest speaker for the June session of AFA's 2012 Air Force Breakfast Program. This event will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at the Key Bridget Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

Did Obama overshare with Hollywood about the bin Laden raid? Posted: 24 May 2012 04:12 AM PDT As the White House bends over backwards to help filmmakers, conservatives accuse Obama of spilling secrets so he'll be portrayed as a hero on screen

Iraq war vet turns to crowd-sourcing to create killer iphone game Posted: 24 May 2012 04:04 AM PDT Thumbs Media Gaming Studios, a veteran owned small business, is turning to Kickstarter.com to bring their idea of a killer game for the iPhone and Android mobile phones into realityArlington VA (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 Thumbs Media LLC, a veteran owned mobile app development company that makes fun and useful mobile apps for the marketplace, is launching a new mobile game called Hungry Chameleons. ...

Why Colin Powell Bashed Mitt Romney's Foreign-Policy Advisers Posted: 24 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT Colin Powell on Wednesday criticized Mitt Romney's foreign-policy sensibility — more specifically, his advisers and his thoughts on Russia — and in doing so, the former secretary of state resurfaced old conflicts with the Republican candidate's team. "C'mon Mitt, think," Powell said of Romney's recent...

Testimony ending in Fort Hood suspect's trial Posted: 24 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT Testimony is expected to wrap up in the federal trial of a soldier accused of planning to bomb a Texas restaurant filled with Fort Hood troops.

Fund for Teachers Grant Inspires Wisconsin Teachers to Replicate Lewis & Clark's Journey Posted: 24 May 2012 03:03 AM PDT Elementary school teachers use Fund for Teachers grant to retrace explorers' 7,000 mile cross-country route: Return to create scaled-down version for students in forests behind school; Trails dedicated to fallen war hero prior to Memorial DayGrand Marsh, WI (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 Sacajawea led Meriwether Lewis and William Clark; Harley Davidsons carried Paul Timm and Ginny Fritz. How these explorers and elementary school teachers completed the cross-country expedition differs, but why they did is the same -- the pursuit of knowledge and discovery. ...

Why Hasn't Obama Governed the Way He Promised in 2008? Posted: 24 May 2012 02:59 AM PDT On a typical day, a steady stream of lobbyists visit the White House hoping to influence Obama administration officials, T.W. Farnam reports after exhaustively reviewing visitor logs for The Washington Post. "Lobbyists with personal connections to the White House enjoy the easiest access," he writes. "The White House visitor records make it clear that Obama's senior officials are granting that access to some of K Street's most influential representatives." This comes as no surprise to anyone familiar with the role that lobbyists play in Washington. (History lesson here. ...

With smuggling choked, Syria rebels feel arms curb Posted: 24 May 2012 12:52 AM PDT Mohamed Nizar says he and his fellow rebels have the will, the fervor and the money to bring down Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Nuclear talks resume amid impasse worries Posted: 23 May 2012 11:52 PM PDT Envoys from Iran and six world powers have resumed talks over Tehran's nuclear program after issuing dueling proposals during the opening day of the negotiations in the Iraqi capital.

Tug of war between weapon threats, crippling sanctions snarl Iran nuclear talks Posted: 23 May 2012 11:20 PM PDT BAGHDAD - Talks between Iran and six world powers have snagged over dueling proposals concerning Tehran's nuclear program, a tug-of-war that pits international concerns about the Islamic Republic's potential to build atomic weapons against enforcing crippling sanctions on its people.

Japan at full strength for 2014 qualifiers Posted: 23 May 2012 11:12 PM PDT TOKYO (Reuters) - Shinji Kagawa and Keisuke Honda were named among a full-strength Japan squad by coach Alberto Zaccheroni on Thursday for the final round of Asian 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Kagawa demonstrated why he is being linked with a move to Manchester United during the off-season with a superb first goal in Japan's 2-0 friendly win over Azerbaijan on Wednesday. Honda came through unscathed in his first Japan outing for nine months after recovering from injury while Arsenal's teenage winger Ryo Miyaichi has been selected after making his long-awaited international debut. ...

Today in History Posted: 23 May 2012 09:01 PM PDT Today is Thursday, May 24, the 145th day of 2012. There are 221 days left in the year.

S.Korea firm to sign $7.75 bln deal on Iraqi homes Posted: 23 May 2012 07:45 PM PDT Hanwha Group said it would soon sign a $7.75 billion contract to build 100,000 homes in a Baghdad suburb, in what it called the largest-ever overseas construction deal for a South Korean company.

Female soldiers sue to lift combat ban Posted: 23 May 2012 07:14 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two female soldiers filed suit on Wednesday to scrap the U.S. military's restrictions on women in combat, claiming the policy violated their constitutional rights. Command Sergeant Major Jane Baldwin and Colonel Ellen Haring, both Army reservists, said policies barring them from assignments "solely on the basis of sex" violated their right to equal protection under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. ...

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