Suicide Bombing In Afghanistan Kills 12

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(isafmedia, Creative Commons)

Eight civilians and four policemen were killed, although the intended target was NATO.

Mitt Romney Chooses Paul Ryan As His Running Mate

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(DonkeyHotey, Creative Commons)

Romney's choice has inspired strong reactions on both sides of the political spectrum.

Air Force Commander Dismissed Amidst Sex Scandal

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Marco, Creative Commons)

The commander had overseen investigations into sexual abuse claims.

Afghan Attacks Three U.S. Marines

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(DVIDSHUB, Creative Commons)

The attack brings the total number of U.S. servicemen killed Friday to 6.

Soldier Who Planned Fort Hood Attack Sentenced

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(The U.S. Army, Creative Commons)

Army Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo was sentenced to life in prison for planning an attack on U.S. soldiers.

Syrian Rebels Brace For Attack On Aleppo

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Syria Freedom, Creative Commons)

Adding to the already high death toll, fresh attacks began again in Aleppo and Damascus Saturday.

Truman's Grandson Visits Hiroshima For Victims’ Memorial Service

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(The Official CTBTO Photostream, Creative Commons)

He visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Saturday to present a wreath for the victims.

Three Protesters Detained At Pussy Riot Trial

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Mark Burban, Creative Commons)

They shouted things like, "Freedom for Pussy Riot!"

Six Miners Die In Coal Mine Accident In Mexico

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Alberto Ferrante, Creative Commons)

The men were trapped under 100 tons of collapsed coal and rock.

Battle In Aleppo Continues For Fourth Day

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Syria Freedom, Creative Commons)

The Syrian army has begun using helicopters and fighter jets against rebels in Aleppo.

Attacks Continue In Iraq After Deadliest Day In Two Years

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Al Jazeera English, Creative Commons)

Attacks in 19 cities Monday resulted in 116 dead and at least 235 wounded.

Search For Amelia Earhart's Plane Renewed

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Wikimedia Commons)

The expedition has so far failed to obtain conclusive evidence as to her disappearance.

Church Official Convicted Of Covering Up Sexual Abuse By Priests

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Nick Atkins Photography, Creative Commons)

Msgr. William J. Lynn faces three to six years in prison.

New Report Indicates Holmes Had Grenades, Gasoline In Apartment

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Creative Commons)

Suspect had more than 30 grenades, 10 gallons of gasoline.

Clashes Continue In Syria Between Rebels And Government Supporters

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(FreedomHouse, Creative Commons)

Violence continued in Aleppo and Damascus Saturday, bringing the death toll of the past two days to 550.

Air Force Teacher Convicted Of Raping Students

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Marco, Creative Commons)

Staff Sgt. Luis Walker was found guilty of 28 charges of sexual assault.

Obama Spent Twice As Much As Romney Last Month

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(DonkeyHotey, Creative Commons)

Even though Romney raised more, Obama spent more last month.

James Holmes Bought Over 6,000 Rounds Of Ammunition, Legally

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(marvelousRoland/Flickr)

In the weeks leading up to the shootings, Holmes also bought four guns.

Auditors Report That Billions Were Wasted During The War In Iraq

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Alex Robinson, Creative Commons)

The final audit report on Iraq reconstruction funds was released Friday.

California Governor Jerry Brown Signed 48 Bills Yesterday

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Jason Weaver, Creative Commons)

One of the bills constituted a hands-free exception to the ban on texting while driving.

During Investigation Into Sandusky, Paterno Paid Millions

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(marsmet551, Creative Commons)

Paterno was paid a package of about $5.5 million.

United Nations Will Investigate Tremseh Massacre In Syria

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Syria Freedom, Creative Commons)

The international community has condemned the massacre of 150 people.

Mississippi’s One Abortion Clinic Will Remain Open

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(thecrazyfilmgirl, Creative Commons)

A judge ruled that the clinic can remain open, but the abortion law that would have forced the clinic to close will take effect.

Libyans Vote In First Free Election In 60 Years

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Wikimedia Commons)

The voting went relatively smoothly, and the results are expected later this month.

Morsi Orders Probe Into Deaths Of Egyptian Protesters

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Bora S. Kamel, Creative Commons)

The committee will report the results of the fact-finding mission in two months.

U.S. Names Afghanistan Special Ally

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(isafmedia, Creative Commons)

The designation indicates the U.S.'s commitment to long-term support of Afghanistan.

Violence In Syria Spills Into Lebanon

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Maggie Osama, Creative Commons)

Shelling killed and injured several individuals in Lebanon Saturday.

Violence In Syria Escalates As World Powers Meet To Decide Strategy

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(FreedomHouse, Creative Commons)

World powers have a possible solution but violence is at its worst.

Japanese Protest Restarting Of New Nuclear Power Plant

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Ojo de Cineasta, Creative Commons)

After the Fukushima disaster last year, the Japanese have largely been opposed to nuclear power.

Sudan Cracks Down On Protesters

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(openDemocracy, Creative Commons)

Protesters demand that President Omar al-Bashir step down.

Egypt’s New President Sworn In To Office

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Bora S. Kamel, Creative Commons)

Morsi proclaimed the inauguration of the "second republic" of Egypt.

Sandusky On Suicide Watch After Hearing Guilty Verdict

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(marsmet551, Creative Commons)

After being convicted of 45 of 48 counts of sexual abuse, Sandusky was placed on suicide watch.

Impeachment Of Paraguayan President Inspires Backlash

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Presidencia de la República del Ecuador, Creative Commons)

Lugo's supporters took to the streets in opposition to the senate's actions.

Egypt Erupts In Protests Ahead Of Election Results

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Hossam el-Hamalawy, Creative Commons)

Egyptians protest the military's hold on power and the delayed election results.

Voting For New President Begins In Egypt

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(UN Women Arab States, Creative Commons)

Saturday was the first of two days of voting in the final presidential race.

Decade's Worth Of Accusations Against Secret Service Agents Released

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Greg Bishop, Creative Commons)

A 229-page report details accusations of misconduct since 2004.

U.N. Halts Observer Mission In Syria Due To Escalating Violence

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(FreedomHouse, Creative Commons)

The 300 observers will remain in Syria but will not be monitoring the ceasefire.

China Planning Manned Space Flight For June

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Matheepan Panchalingam, Creative Commons)

It will be China's fourth manned space flight, and might include a female astronaut.

Violence In Syria At Worst Levels Yet

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

Paris' mayor holds a white rose during the "White Wave" protests against violence in Syria (Syria Freedom, Creative Commons)

25 were killed on Saturday in Daraa and Homs, after nighttime violence in Damascus.

New Email Evidence Obama Influenced By Drug Companies

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

(Daniel Borman, Creative Commons)

Pharmaceutical companies agreed to run favorable ads for healthcare reform.