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• Harassment charges dropped against Army officer
• For election favor, Obama looks to Merkel, again
• Military court refuses to dismiss charges in WikiLeaks case; soldier's trial will be postponed
• Health Highlights: June 8, 2012
• US, Philippine leaders hail growing alliance
• Obama's Fundamental Gaffe, Doing Just Fine, More Loose Lips, Joe Biden's Amtrak Ad (PM Note)
• Does Macho Culture Keep Suicidal Soldiers From Seeking Help?
• Administration defends nominee for Iraq ambassador
• State Department Sticks By McGurk, Despite Racy Emails
• Oil price slips on weak economy
• For election favor, Obama looks to Merkel, again
• Philippine leader seeks US assurance on defense
• Factbox: Players on Iraq's political stage
• WikiLeaks suspect loses charges bid, trial delayed
• Senior Saddam aide executed in Iraq
• Liberals shed frustration, gear up for election fight
• Court denies dismissal of WikiLeaks charges
• Ex-Wife of ‘America’s Got Talent’ War Hero Vocalist Speaks Out
• Critics say politics tainting trial of Iraqi VP
• 4 killed in Iraq shootings, bombing
• WWII Marine finally laid to rest in Michigan
• Amnesty condemns 'alarming' Iraq execution rate
• Top FIFA official unhappy with World Cup referees
• Attacks in Iraq kill four: officials
• China gives Camacho many happy returns
• Iraq Ambassador Nomination Jeopardized by Racy Emails to Journalist
• Iraq Ambassador Nomination Jeopardized by Racy Emails to Journalist
• Oil price tumbles on weak economy
• Lessons from the Front Lines: Look to Military for Courage, Ask Questions and Never Ever Forget
• Divisions stalk China-Russia unity
• The Debate Over the Military and U.S. Power: Graphic
• Yemen donors running out of time to stem crisis
• Sadr says his followers not fighting in Syria
• Fiancee: Vet gave show errant photo by 'mistake'
• Japan hit Jordan for six in World Cup qualifier
• Ex-wife casts doubts on war injury claims of man who sang on 'America's Got Talent'
• UN monitors shot at in Syria, Annan plan crumbles
• Emirates readies oil export detour to avoid Hormuz
• Local and National Leaders Gather to Discuss Future of 9-1-1 System: Texting to 9-1-1, Emerging Technologies, Call Volume, Funding Among Key Issues
• Ex-wife casts more doubts on injury claims of veteran who sang on 'America's Got Talent'

Harassment charges dropped against Army officer Posted: 08 Jun 2012 05:05 PM PDT A Washington state prosecutor dropped all charges Friday against an Army lieutenant colonel who had been accused of threatening to kill his superior officer, his estranged wife and a woman he had dated.

For election favor, Obama looks to Merkel, again Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:56 PM PDT BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Last time Barack Obama wanted Angela Merkel's help getting elected, she rebuffed a seemingly modest request from the junior senator from Illinois to hold a presidential campaign rally at Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate. Four years on, and the favor the president is asking of the chancellor could hardly be bigger: get thriving Germany to spend Europe out of a slump that is dragging down the global economy and could well sink Obama's chances of re-election in November. ...

Military court refuses to dismiss charges in WikiLeaks case; soldier's trial will be postponed Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:36 PM PDT FORT MEADE, Md. - A military judge refused on Friday to dismiss any of the 22 counts against an Army private charged in the biggest leak of government secrets in U.S. history.

Health Highlights: June 8, 2012 Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:11 PM PDT Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

US, Philippine leaders hail growing alliance Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:00 PM PDT The U.S. and Philippines said Friday they are expanding intelligence sharing and cooperation on maritime security, as President Barack Obama reiterated Washington's desire to be viewed as a Pacific power.

Obama's Fundamental Gaffe, Doing Just Fine, More Loose Lips, Joe Biden's Amtrak Ad (PM Note) Posted: 08 Jun 2012 03:30 PM PDT Read This – Martha Raddatz gives an important speech about how to honor courage in the military while still questioning the military – http://abcn.ws/KgQK6j 'The Private Sector is Doing Just Fine' – These are the words that came out of the president's mouth today. Republicans...

Does Macho Culture Keep Suicidal Soldiers From Seeking Help? Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:48 PM PDT U.S. soldiers are not out of harm's way as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq wind down. Newly released numbers show 154 suicides by active-duty military members in the first 155 days of 2012.

Administration defends nominee for Iraq ambassador Posted: 08 Jun 2012 02:24 PM PDT The Obama administration is defending its nominee to be the next ambassador to Iraq amid allegations that he may have acted inappropriately while working at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad during President George W. Bush's second term.

State Department Sticks By McGurk, Despite Racy Emails Posted: 08 Jun 2012 01:20 PM PDT When sexually explicit emails first surfaced between Brett McGurk, the Obama administration's nominee to be the ambassador to Iraq, and  a Wall Street Journal reporter who later became McGurk's wife, the State Department refused to comment. But now spokesperson Victoria Nuland is making it clear...

Oil price slips on weak economy Posted: 08 Jun 2012 01:15 PM PDT The price of oil fell slightly Friday on the prospect of weak economic growth with no immediate assistance from the U.S Federal Reserve.

For election favor, Obama looks to Merkel, again Posted: 08 Jun 2012 12:57 PM PDT BERLIN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Last time Barack Obama wanted Angela Merkel's help getting elected, she rebuffed a seemingly modest request from the junior senator from Illinois to hold a presidential campaign rally at Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate. Four years on, and the favor the president is asking of the chancellor could hardly be bigger: get thriving Germany to spend Europe out of a slump that is dragging down the global economy and could well sink Obama's chances of re-election in November. ...

Philippine leader seeks US assurance on defense Posted: 08 Jun 2012 12:54 PM PDT The Philippine president has come to the White House seeking assurance of U.S. military help should the Southeast Asian ally face attack by rising power China over its conflicting maritime claims.

Factbox: Players on Iraq's political stage Posted: 08 Jun 2012 12:51 PM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's delicate power-sharing government formed by Shi'ite Muslim, Sunni Muslim and Kurdish blocs has been crippled by infighting since it was constituted more than a year and a half ago after inconclusive elections in 2010. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's Shi'ite National Alliance coalition holds the most parliamentary seats, but now faces a possible no-confidence vote. Splits and factional infighting within other blocs mean Maliki may still carry enough clout to fend that off. ...

WikiLeaks suspect loses charges bid, trial delayed Posted: 08 Jun 2012 12:50 PM PDT A military judge rejected Friday dropping a slew of charges against WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning and said his trial would likely be delayed by two months until November.

Senior Saddam aide executed in Iraq Posted: 08 Jun 2012 12:47 PM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - One of Saddam Hussein's closest aides who handed down many of the dictator's repressive orders was executed in Iraq on Thursday, the justice ministry said. Abed Hamoud, Saddam's private secretary, was regarded by many Iraqis as more influential than most ministers. He was number four on the U.S. list of most-wanted Iraqi officials following the 2003 invasion, after the Sunni dictator and his sons. ...

Liberals shed frustration, gear up for election fight Posted: 08 Jun 2012 12:42 PM PDT PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (Reuters) - After a gut punch in Wisconsin and frequent bouts of disappointment with President Barack Obama, liberal activists could be excused for a lack of enthusiasm about November's U.S. election. But many of those attending Netroots Nation, a three-day gathering of grassroots progressives in Rhode Island, said the stark choices in the looming battle for control of the White House and Congress were all the motivation they need. ...

Court denies dismissal of WikiLeaks charges Posted: 08 Jun 2012 11:57 AM PDT A military judge refused on Friday to dismiss any of the 22 counts against an Army private charged in the biggest leak of government secrets in U.S. history.

Ex-Wife of ‘America’s Got Talent’ War Hero Vocalist Speaks Out Posted: 08 Jun 2012 11:57 AM PDT COMMENTARY | "America's Got Talent" has been stirring up controversy since new judge Howard Stern joined the panel this season. Now more news is coming out from the ex-wife of a musical contestant named Timothy Michael Poe. He shared his backstory with judge Howie Mandel and the rest of the judging panel which includes Stern and Sharon Osbourne. He informed them of his harrowing tale as a war hero in Afghanistan.

Critics say politics tainting trial of Iraqi VP Posted: 08 Jun 2012 11:54 AM PDT Iraq's first major trial dealing with the country's savage Sunni-Shiite sectarian killings is tainted by politics, critics say — an ominous sign for those hoping for justice for tens of thousands of victims of street executions, bombings and kidnappings.

4 killed in Iraq shootings, bombing Posted: 08 Jun 2012 11:50 AM PDT Iraqi officials say gunmen opened fire on the car of a colonel in the civil defense forces, killing him and his wife and wounding their three children.

WWII Marine finally laid to rest in Michigan Posted: 08 Jun 2012 11:44 AM PDT The funeral and burial of Marine Pfc. John Albert Donovan had all the pomp and circumstance of services held across the U.S. for military members killed overseas during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Amnesty condemns 'alarming' Iraq execution rate Posted: 08 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT Amnesty International on Friday condemned the "alarming" increase in executions in Iraq, which has put at least 70 people to death this year, and urged Baghdad to stop using the death penalty.

Top FIFA official unhappy with World Cup referees Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:59 AM PDT (Reuters) - Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, vice-president of ruling body FIFA, criticised the refereeing in World Cup qualifiers in Asia after 10-man Jordan were thrashed 6-0 by Japan on Friday. Prince Ali's countrymen were trailing 2-0 in Saitama to the Asian champions when Abdallah Salim was shown a controversial red card in the 27th minute for an elbow on Japan captain Makoto Hasebe. Play continued before South Korean Kim Dong-jin sent off the Jordan forward. His team mates surrounded the referee and voiced their displeasure at the decision. ...

Attacks in Iraq kill four: officials Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:54 AM PDT Shootings and bombings in Iraq on Friday killed four people, including a parliamentary official and a senior emergency officer, officials said.

China gives Camacho many happy returns Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:42 AM PDT Striker Gao Lin scored twice as China celebrated coach Jose Antonio Camacho's 57th birthday in fine style with a 3-0 trouncing of Vietnam in an international friendly in Wuhan on Friday.

Iraq Ambassador Nomination Jeopardized by Racy Emails to Journalist Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:13 AM PDT As a former national security staffer for President George W. Bush, President Obama's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Brett McGurk, was supposed to garner bipartisan support for his confirmation. That support has suffered after emails of his wooing a female Wall Street Journal...

Iraq Ambassador Nomination Jeopardized by Racy Emails to Journalist Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:13 AM PDT As a former national security staffer for President George W. Bush, President Obama's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Brett McGurk, was supposed to garner bipartisan support for his confirmation. That support has suffered after emails of his wooing a female Wall Street Journal...

Oil price tumbles on weak economy Posted: 08 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT The price of oil fell below $83 Friday on the prospect of weak economic growth with no immediate assistance from the U.S Federal Reserve.

Lessons from the Front Lines: Look to Military for Courage, Ask Questions and Never Ever Forget Posted: 08 Jun 2012 08:07 AM PDT Remarks by ABC News' Martha Raddatz upon receiving the Fred Friendly First Amendment Award from Quinnipiac University June 7th: I honestly cannot believe my good fortune today. I cannot believe my name will be added to the jaw dropping roster of previous Friendly Award recipients,...

Divisions stalk China-Russia unity Posted: 08 Jun 2012 08:06 AM PDT China and Russia are presenting a united front against the West to boost their firepower on issues from Syria to Iran, but analysts say their alliance belies deep divisions.

The Debate Over the Military and U.S. Power: Graphic Posted: 08 Jun 2012 08:02 AM PDT GENERAL PHILOSOPHYPresident Obama believes that the United States erred by entering what he calls a costly war of choice in Iraq and by fighting largely without allies to share the human and financial costs. His planned budget cuts reflect a desire to shift more money to domestic priorities but also a broader push to put allies in charge of military missions whenever possible and to take part in ad hoc coalitions such as the one in Libya. ...

Yemen donors running out of time to stem crisis Posted: 08 Jun 2012 07:45 AM PDT DUBAI/SANAA (Reuters) - Anood al-Mikhlafi, sitting in the one-room shack she calls home in a shantytown on the outskirts of Yemen's capital Sanaa, rues the political chaos that has engulfed her impoverished country in the past year and left her family nearly destitute. "We've never lived in comfort but last year pushed us to the limit and we had to sell our animals and my wedding jewelry. We have nothing to fall back on," she says. Her husband lost his job in April after the concrete-mixing company he worked for went bankrupt. ...

Sadr says his followers not fighting in Syria Posted: 08 Jun 2012 06:32 AM PDT Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Friday insisted that claims his supporters were involved in fighting in Syria were false, but said members of "splinter" groups could be involved in the violence.

Fiancee: Vet gave show errant photo by 'mistake' Posted: 08 Jun 2012 06:23 AM PDT An "America's Got Talent" contestant scrutinized for claims about being injured in Afghanistan made a mistake when he gave the show a photograph of another soldier and passed it off as himself, the man's fiancée said Thursday.

Japan hit Jordan for six in World Cup qualifier Posted: 08 Jun 2012 06:06 AM PDT SAITAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Keisuke Honda fired a hat-trick as Japan crushed 10-man Jordan 6-0 on Friday to make it two wins out of two in the fourth round of Asian 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The Asian champions, 3-0 winners over Oman on Sunday, travel to Brisbane next to take on fierce rivals Australia on Tuesday and will be in a confident mood after back-to-back blowouts in Saitama. Ryoichi Maeda put Japan ahead with a looping header in the 18th minute, before Honda quickly doubled the home side's lead, finishing in style after a clever ball from Yasuhito Endo. ...

Ex-wife casts doubts on war injury claims of man who sang on 'America's Got Talent' Posted: 08 Jun 2012 05:32 AM PDT MINNEAPOLIS - Timothy Michael Poe won over the crowd and the judges of NBC's "America's Got Talent" even before he began to sing, with his moving story of blocking a grenade blast in 2009 to save his buddies in Afghanistan.

UN monitors shot at in Syria, Annan plan crumbles Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:56 AM PDT BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. monitors came under fire in Syria on Thursday while trying to investigate reports of a new massacre that raised the pressure on world powers struggling to halt the carnage and save a peace plan from collapse. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described as "unspeakable barbarity" the reported killing of at least 78 villagers by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and warned that a civil war was imminent. Speaking at a special session of the U.N. General Assembly on Syria, international envoy Kofi Annan acknowledged his U.N. ...

Emirates readies oil export detour to avoid Hormuz Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:40 AM PDT By night, the lights of dozens of ships anchored off this eastern Emirati port create the mirage of a far-off city at sea.

Local and National Leaders Gather to Discuss Future of 9-1-1 System: Texting to 9-1-1, Emerging Technologies, Call Volume, Funding Among Key Issues Posted: 08 Jun 2012 04:02 AM PDT Nearly 2,000 professionals are gathering June 9-14 at the National Emergency Number Association's Annual Conference & Expo in Long Beach, California to discuss the major challenges facing 9-1-1 at the local, state, and federal level. A special California Issues Forum will focus on issues of regional concern.Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) June 08, 2012 More than 750,000 calls are placed to 9-1-1 emergency services across the United States and Canada every day, and thousands of lives are impacted. ...

Ex-wife casts more doubts on injury claims of veteran who sang on 'America's Got Talent' Posted: 08 Jun 2012 01:40 AM PDT an act of heroism he said broke his back and left him with a brain injury.

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