A.M. Links: Obama Dares GOP to 'Sue' Him, Belgium Beats U.S. in World Cup, Sarkozy Arrested

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  President Barack Obama has a message for Republicans who oppose his agenda: "So sue me."

• "Over the span of 69 years of American history and 12 presidencies, President Barack Obama finds himself with President George W. Bush at the bottom of the popularity barrel."

• U.S. District Court Judge Reggie Walton has demanded that I.R.S. officials appear before the bench and explain how the agency lost untold numbers of Lois Lerner's emails.

• Belgium defeated the United States 2-1 in extra time in Wednesday's World Cup Round of 16 match. Belgium now advances to face Argentina in the quarterfinals.

• Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been arrested on corruption charges.

• The Iraqi parliament remains dysfunctional.

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