Friday, July 19, 2013

2013/07/19 Headlines: Judge Upholds "Aiding the Enemy" Charge Against Bradley Manning; NSA Chief: Security Tightened After Leaks by Edward Snowden; Former President Jimmy Carter Blasts NSA Spy Program; Detroit Becomes Largest U.S. City to File for Bankruptcy; Egypt: Interim President Vows to "Restore Security" Ahead of Mass Rallies; Russian Opposition Leader Released from Prison After Protests; Lawyer Says Dip in Guantánamo Hunger Strike Due to Threats over Prayer Rights; Ex-CIA Station Chief Detained in Panama for Extraordinary Rendition of Cleric; Dempsey: Obama Admin Weighing Military Force in Syria; Kerry Wraps Up Visit to Middle East as Bid for Peace Talks Stalls; Judge Extends Stay of Execution for Georgia Prisoner Warren Hill; Trayvon Martin's Parents Speak Out After Zimmerman Verdict; Senate Confirms Obama Picks for Labor Secretary, EPA Chief; Texas Governor Signs Anti-Choice Bill Previously Blocked by "People's Filibuster"; Virginia's Largest Abortion Clinic Closes Under New Regulations; Gun Owners to Hold Counter Rally as Group Marks 1st Anniversary of Aurora Shooting