American aircraft have carried out more strikes against the Islamic State, after the extremist group beheaded U.S. journalist James Foley.
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Iraq’s Prime Minister Maliki Says He Will Step Down
Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announced today that he will step down and endorse his nominated successor, state television says.
A Top Immigration Judge Calls For Shift On ‘Fast-Tracking’
As the Obama administration says the number of unaccompanied minors crossing the Southwest border is declining, the White House is being urged to stop fast-tracking their deportation hearings.
White House Goes On Lockdown After Sneaky Toddler Breaches Fence
The White House went on lockdown Thursday night and it was all for a pint-sized breach.
Panel Says Plan To Cut Army Strength Goes Too Far
A Pentagon plan to cut tens of thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s ranks in coming years goes too far given the growing global threats, including Russian aggression in Ukraine and unrest in Syria and Iraq, a bipartisan review panel says.
Bill Allowing Americans To Unlock Cellphones Passes House, Heads To Obama
Approving a bill that has already passed the Senate, the House of Representatives has given its consent to legislation that lets U.S. consumers “unlock” their cellphones, rather than having them remain linked to specific service providers.
White House Adviser: Cease-Fire Should Include Demilitarization Of Gaza
A top White House adviser says any cease-fire agreement between Israel and Palestinians must include the demilitarization of Gaza.
Veteran Who Held Off Taliban Attack On His Own Receives Medal Of Honor
Army Sgt. Ryan Pitts will be the ninth living veteran to receive the nation’s highest award for valor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan, when President Obama presents him with the Medal of Honor later today.
Reports: Texas Gov. Perry To Deploy 1,000 National Guardsmen To Border
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is expected to announce on Monday that he is ordering 1,000 National Guard troops to the border with Mexico, according to reports from The Monitor and The Houston Chronicle.
Death Toll Rises To 120 In Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza
At least 120 people in the Gaza Strip have been killed in Israeli airstrikes as both sides exchange fire across the tense border. NPR’s Ari Shapiro reports that Israeli tanks and reserve troops are poised for a possible ground invasion.