Monday,  July 16, 2012 • Vol. 13--No. 003 • 17 of 24 •  Other Editions

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his own mark on the authoritarian nation he inherited seven months ago.
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• 9. COURT MARTIAL TRIAL OPENS AT LACKLAND
• At 9:30 a.m., military officials at this Air Force base in Texas are expected to tell the court that initial flirtations a sergeant directed at the women he trained eventually morphed into threats and intimidation, and ultimately led to rape.
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• 10. NO KIDDING AROUND FOR NEW KNICKS PLAYER
• Recently signed guard Jason Kidd is busted for DWI in the Hamptons, creating

yet another distraction for New York's NBA team in light of Jeremy Lin's uncertain future.
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AP News in Brief
Romney, Obama look to use questions about Bain Capital for political benefit

• WOLFEBORO, N.H. (AP) -- President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney have one campaign strategy in common: Each is trying to convince voters that his opponent in the closely contested race for the White House is not trustworthy.
• Romney was wrapping up a weekend at his New Hampshire lake house and planned to raise money on Monday with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal -- one possible candidate for his running mate.
• Obama was scheduled to campaign in Cincinnati two days before Romney makes his own visit to must-win Ohio.
• The two men were set to continue a bitter debate over who is more trustworthy and use Romney's time leading a private equity firm as a starting point.
• Romney's campaign said Sunday that Obama is willing to say anything to win a second term and should say he's sorry for attacking the Republican's successful career at Bain Capital.
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Activists report heavy clashes in parts of the Syrian capital

• BEIRUT (AP) -- Activists say opposition fighters are clashing with Syrian government forces in the capital Damascus for a second day.
• Activists and residents say the fighting in several neighborhoods is among the

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