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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  GOP ponders how to capitalize on Obama's woesMay 20, 20133:29 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — The scandals dogging President Barack Obama are a political gift to Republicans, who could use some good luck after recent election losses. It's not clear, however, how Republicans can best capitalize on Democrats' woes, legislatively or politically.   Report: 23 Hezbollah members killed in SyriaMay 20, 20138:48 AM ET BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces pushed deeper into a strategic opposition-held town near the Lebanese border Monday, battling rebels in fierce street fighting, state-media reported. An activist group said at least 23 elite fighters from Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group fighting alongside regime troops have been killed in the clashes.   10 Things to Know for TodayMay 20, 20138:41 AM ET Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:   Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for TumblrMay 20, 20139:10 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.   AP IMPACT: Military sex abuse victims seek VA helpMay 20, 20133:38 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits, underscoring the staggering long-term impact of a crisis that has roiled the Pentagon and been condemned by President Barack Obama as "''shameful and disgraceful." 
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