Iran is providing weapons to help Syrian president Assad suppress protests, US, European officials say - @Reuters

Obama praises G8 Syria plan; refuses to describe type of military support US will give rebels - @AP

Obama says re Syria people have got "over cranked " thinking that US is going in to start another war "we want to end a war"

Afghanistan suspends security talks with the US 1 day before American officials are set to meet with the Taliban for formal talks - @CNN

President Obama in Berlin: 'We want to see a Syria that is unified, democratic and at peace. Right now we want to see an end to the bloodshed' - Live video

East Texas man pleads guilty to smuggling snakes on several planes from South American to US - @AP

Mortar attack on Afghan base kills 4 American service members, defense official says - @NBCNews, @BBCBreaking

Mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, 15 other cities push against letting food stamps be used to buy sugary drinks - @AP

American Medical Association officially recognizes obesity as a disease - @nytimes

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio: CBO confirms 'reforming our immigration system is a net benefit for our economy, American workers and taxpayers' - statement via @NBCNews

Google challenges US gag order over NSA data requests - @USATODAY

Iran is providing weapons to help Syrian president Assad suppress protests, US, European officials say - @Reuters

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Obama says re Syria people have got "over cranked " thinking that US is going in to start another war "we want to end a war"

President Obama in Berlin: 'We want to see a Syria that is unified, democratic and at peace. Right now we want to see an end to the bloodshed' - Live video

Mortar attack on Afghan base kills 4 American service members, defense official says - @NBCNews, @BBCBreaking

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio: CBO confirms 'reforming our immigration system is a net benefit for our economy, American workers and taxpayers' - statement via @NBCNews