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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  Military plans would put women in most combat jobsJune 18, 20133:21 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.   Seeking a Syria consensus despite US-Russia divideJune 18, 20131:24 AM ET ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) — Hunting for a glimmer of common ground, the leaders of major economic powers are declaring themselves dedicated to a political solution to Syria's bloody civil war, even as President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin stake out diametrically opposite stands on which side deserves military support.   Obama: NSA secret data gathering 'transparent'June 18, 201312:31 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama defended top secret National Security Agency spying programs as legal in a lengthy interview Monday, and called them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.  House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion billJune 18, 20133:17 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — The abortion wars return to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.  Afghan president's forces taking security leadJune 18, 20133:09 AM ET KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced at a ceremony on Tuesday that his country's armed forces are taking over the lead for security nationwide from the U.S.-led NATO coalition. 
Latest Headlines    Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jailJune 17, 20135:51 PM ET FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days.   Blackhawks lose Hossa, lose game 2-0June 18, 201312:32 AM ET BOSTON (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks needed all their offensive weapons against the Bruins' smothering defense and goalie Tuukka Rask. Instead, they lost one of their best before the game.  
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