United States:

Northrop Drops Effort to Win US Airtanker Contract
Security company pulls out of bid to build next generation of aerial refueling tankers for US Air Force

Same-Sex Couples Wed in Washingtion, DC
Lesbian couple first same-sex pair to be married in US capital under DC's new gay marriage law

Police: Gunman, Co-Worker Dead in Ohio University Shooting
Police say the gunman was hired last year and recently received a bad performance evaluation

Biden Promises 'Total' US Commitment to Israel's Security
US vice president making highest-level visit by US official to Israel, West Bank since Obama administration took office

AFRICOM Commander Urges Against Moving Headquarters to Africa
U.S. General William Ward says moving HQ to Africa would create misperceptions, consequences that would disrupt command's work

Study Says High Calorie Snacks Are to Blame for Obesity Epidemic
Experts say childhood obesity can be controlled if healthy foods are more accessible and affordable

Corporations, Unions Expected to be Active in Upcoming US Congressional Campaigns
Recent US Supreme Court decision could have a profound effect on how election campaigns are waged

President Obama Marks International Women's Day
Monday was the 99th anniversary of International Women's Day, first marked in 1911

Turkey's Ambassador Not Returning to US Yet
Turkey says its ambassador will not return to Washington until Congress clarifies its stand on a 'genocide' resolution

US First Lady Donates Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian
Gown will be on display at Smithsonian's National Museum of American History which will feature 11 inaugural gowns worn by first ladies

Biden in Mideast as Peace Process Appears to Pick Up Momentum
Visit by U.S. vice president culminates effort to restart stalled peace negotiations

Gates Warns of 'Hard Fighting' in Afghanistan
US defense secretary's trip to Afghanistan is his first since the start of President Barack Obama's surge of 30,000 additional forces

Iraq War Drama 'The Hurt Locker' Dominates Oscars
Film about a bomb disposal unit earned a total of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director

Obama Hails Iraqi Vote
President says the future of Iraq belongs to its people

China Hints at Resolution of Sino-US Disputes
Beijing, Washington at odds over number of issues including US arms sales to Taiwan, Dali Lama, Chinese cyber-spying, trade

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