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Essential News from The Associated Press
Latest Headlines  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.   Military plans would put women in most combat jobsJune 17, 20138:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) — Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in elite special operations forces.  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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