October 11, 2007

Earlybird Roundup: Armenian Genocide, Ohio School Shooting

Congress. The House Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution formally recognizing the Armenian genocide during World War I, drawing protests from Turkey.

SCOTUS. Chief Justice John Roberts extended debate on a complex executive powers case concerning Congress, the judiciary, state governments and the World Court.

Military. The Marine Corps is pushing for a mission shift from Iraq to Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Army should be better prepared to fight in "unconventional conflicts."

Mideast. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and other U.S. officials are keeping quiet about plans for a Mideast peace conference scheduled for next month.

Nation. A student opened fire at a Cleveland high school yesterday, wounding five before turning the gun on himself.

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