Benghazi suspect facing US trial...Obama consulting Congress on Iraq...Navajo Nation wildfire

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says a Libyan militant suspected in the attack on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans will face "the full weight of the American justice system." The Pentagon says Ahmed Abu Khattala was captured by American forces on Sunday, and he's now being held in an undisclosed location outside of Libya. Last year, the U.S. filed charges against him and a number of others in the attack. Officials say he could face the death penalty.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House and Senate leaders from both parties are expected at the White House tomorrow to discuss the turmoil in Iraq with President Barack Obama. Sen. John McCain is among those calling for air strikes and stepped-up military action. But as the fighting takes on an increasingly sectarian slant, a number of lawmakers who voted to authorize military force in Iraq 12 years are voicing doubts about getting involved in Iraq again. Sen. Tom Harkin says that earlier vote is one of the worst he ever cast and is "weighing heavily" on his mind.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A wildfire near the Arizona-New Mexico border has forced residents of two Native American communities from their homes and is threatening the heart of the Navajo Nation's sheep industry. Fire officials say the Assayii (ah-SAH'-he) Lake Fire has ballooned to more than 19 square miles in less than two days and already destroyed four structures. About 50 homes are threatened.

CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court has scheduled oral arguments in gay marriage fights in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee for one session. While each case is unique, they all deal with whether statewide gay marriage bans violate the Constitution. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati oversees all four states. Arguments will be heard Aug. 6.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks have finished another trading day with gains, albeit small ones. Financial shares led the way as long-term interest rates moved higher and lending appears more profitable. Goldman Sachs rose the most of the 30 stocks in the Dow. The blue-chip index closed up 27 points at 16,808. The S&P 500 index rose four points to 1,942, while the Nasdaq composite added 16 points to 4,337.