Syrian Military Fires on Damascus with Heavy Weapons
At least twelve killed
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Romney Medicare Plan Puzzles Experts
Presumptive GOP nominee struggling to explain how savings will be made under his plan
US Military Dead in Afghanistan Reaches 2,000
Army Specialist James A. Justice was the 2,000th death
Facebook Cofounder Sells His Shares
Dustin Moskovitz sold 450,000 shares for between $19.38-$20 each
Democrats Look to Build on Rape Gaffe
GOP House candidates across the country are being linked to Akin
Syrian Conflict Spills Into Lebanon
Deaths reported after fighting in northern Lebanon between divided muslim communities
Iranian Leader Encourages New Terror Attacks on the West
Call comes in response to western opposition to Assad's regime
Paul Ryan Does Nothing to the Polls
Romney's VP pick has yet to swing more support to the GOP
France Giving Syrian Rebels Military Aid
French Prime Minister draws analogy with the invasion of Iraq
Greece Needs More Time to Cut, Says Greek PM
Samaras is expected to ask for a two year extension
Democratic Convention to Sidestep the Economy
Abortion rights, women's health, and equal pay will feature heavily at the convention
Romney's Rape Exception
The Republican presidential nominee is less consistently pro-life than Todd Akin or Paul Ryan.
Feds Target Orange County Pot Dispensaries
Prosecutors file three lawsuits and send warning letters to more than 60 clinics.
Judge Rules Poker Is a Game of Skill, Not Gambling
Declares poker games legal under federal law.
Apple-Samsung Case Goes to Jury
Just try to imagine sitting on the jury of a giant patent case. Just try.
Chinese Banks Prop Up "Zombie" Companies
Banks lend to companies because the government makes them, not because they're good loans.
Romney Talks Energy Plan with Oil Executives
Promises jobs and increased U.S. energy production.
Researchers Say Circumcisions Reduce Future Health Costs
Doctors fighting against downward trend in foreskin removal.
Police Say Antigay Assault in Nebraska Was Staged
Woman claimed men broke into her home, tied her down, carved slurs into her body.
Australian Party Proposes Forced Alcohol Rehab
Tough mandate in prison farms would apply in all parts of the country.
Animal Smugglers Flew Deer, Sheep into Hawaii
They have no predators on new home. Ecosystem now all screwed up.
What Will Come of the Ties Between US and Ethiopia?
Zenawi was an oppressive ruler,and American funding didn't change that. What happens now that he's gone?
Calif. Bill Would Turn Stores into Mandatory Recycling Centers
Large shops would be required to have in-house plastic bag recycling programs.
Amnesty Group to Set Up Pussy Riot Exhibition in New York
Efforts to raise money for jailed women's defense and families.
19 Million Americans Lack Broadband Internet
Apparently the FCC thinks this is a problem it is supposed to fix.
Pro Tennis Ref Arrested for Killing Husband
Woman, 70, suspected of beating 80-year-old man to death with a coffee mug.
Mars Rover to Begin Actually Going Places on Mars
Various tests passed. Curiosity will be getting curiouser tomorrow.
Court: Texas Can Cut Planned Parenthood Funds
Clinic had argued law forbidding giving state funds to abortion providers violated free speech.
Compromise Gives Ron Paul More Delegates
Paul will get 17 of the Louisiana's 46 delegates in the compromise.
