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Military proposes sending more special forces to Syria
WASHINGTON — (CNN) The Obama administration is considering sending 250 additional U.S. special forces to Syria to advise rebel groups as part of a broader Pentagon recommendation on how to incre...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016

Paris terror suspect Mohamed Abrini arrested in Belgium
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Is the person arrested Friday in Anderlecht, Belgium, the same man seen in a surveillance video wearing a hat at the Brussels Airport moments before last month’s deadly ...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016

Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager: Hillary Clinton has ‘resume for the job’
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager Jeff Weaver said Friday that Hillary Clinton’s resume qualifies her to be president but added that a person’s job history is...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016

U.S. general: Number of ISIS fighters in Libya doubles
WASHINGTON — (CNN) U.S. intelligence estimates now put the number of ISIS fighters in Libya between 4,000 to 6,000, double the number in the war-ravaged country last year, according to the top U...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016

Bruce Springsteen cancels North Carolina concert over ‘bathroom law’
WASHINGTON — (CNN) Bruce Springsteen is the latest to shun North Carolina over its so-called “bathroom law.” The legend...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016

Suspect held in University of Texas freshman’s death
AUSTIN, TEXAS — (CNN) A suspect is in custody in connection with the death of University of Texas freshman Haruka Weiser, Austin police tweeted Friday. The arrest came after Austin firefighters ...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016

Kerry makes unannounced stop in Baghdad to shore up ISIS fight
BAGHDAD — (CNN) U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived for an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Friday, as the country’s political crisis threatens the fight against ISIS.The top U.S. di...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016

Bernie Sanders to visit Vatican City days before NY primary
THE HOLY SEE — (CNN) Bernie Sanders’ campaign announced Friday that the Vermont senator will visit Vatican City on April 15 — just four days before the crucial New York primary.Sande...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016

BREAKING: Pope Francis Urges Greater Acceptance Of Non-Traditional Families
ROME — (CNN) Pope Francis put his shoulder to the doors of the Catholic Church and shoved them open a little wider Friday, calling for the church to be more tolerant in practice, while not chang...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016

WATCH: Think It’s Tough Being A Republican in MD? Try Being A Dem In Wyoming!
CHEYENNE, WY — (CNN) Are you a Democrat in Wyoming? Congratulations, this Saturday’s presidential county caucuses are part of your once-every-four-years moment in the sun.The rest of the m...
Syndicated Author Apr 08, 2016
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