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FBI identifies 5 Benghazi suspects, but no arrests made: AP report

The US has identified five suspects connected with last year's attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, but officials say they want to collect more proof before making arrests, the Associated Press learned. Preparations for a raid to grab the men — now under constant surveillance — have been made, and under laws passed after 9/11, the United States could be legally justified in using military force to seize those it believes are linked to Al Qaeda and terrorist attacks.

North Korea sends special envoy to China

Pyongyang's official news agency called Choe Ryong-Hae, director of the Korean People's Army politburo, a "special envoy" of his country's leader as he met with the head of ruling Chinese Communist Party's International Department, Wang Jiarui, in what are considered tense times for the allies ahead of a China-US summit.

Twenty-four confirmed dead after Oklahoma twister, as recovery effort begins

The search for victims of the deadly Oklahoma tornado drew to a close Tuesday evening, as authorities confirmed that at least 24 people had been killed.

Key Senate committee approves immigration overhaul

A sweeping immigration bill that would create a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants was approved by a key Senate committee Tuesday. The Judiciary Committee spent weeks debating the details of the plan, which was proposed by a bipartisan group of senators known as the Gang of Eight. The bill survived weeks of hearings and more than 200 proposed amendments to get the final 'all clear' on Tuesday.

Peace Corps will accept same-sex couples

Married couples currently fill about seven percent of all Peace Corps volunteer positions.

IRS chief Lois Lerner to plead the 5th in front of Congress

IRS forced groups with 'tea party' or 'patriot' names to provide extra information before approving tax-exempt applications.

Guantanamo shuts down Internet service after Anonymous threat

Protesters who support the prisoners' hunger strike gathered outside the prison as well as the White House.

Israel extends Gaza fishing zone

Israel extends fishing area for Palestinians on Gaza coast.

Oklahoma tornado was EF-5 level, strongest category

Oklahoma's Moore tornado reached the highest possible level, with winds at some 200 miles per hour, officials say.
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