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WASHINGTON (AP) — It's far less likely that the U.S will mount a rescue mission on a mountaintop in Northwestern Iraq. That's according to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel who says far fewer refugees are stranded on Sinjar Mountain than previously thought. An assessment team reports many have escaped and only a few thousand refugees remain and they're in relatively good condition.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. drone has attacked and destroyed an armed truck operated by Islamic militants west of the village of Sinjar in northern Iraq. The U.S. Central Command says the attack took place at midday today, Washington time. The military says the targeted truck was located in the vicinity of a checkpoint operated by fighters of the Islamic State.
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian and Palestinian officials say Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend a temporary cease-fire for five days. But just minutes before a previous truce was set to expire, there was more fighting. Palestinian militants fired rockets at Israel and Israel targeted sites across the Gaza in response. It's not clear if the violence is isolated or might shatter the truce.
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The police chief in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson says he won't be pressured into publicly identifying the white officer who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager Saturday. The chief says revealing the officer's identity could bring retribution to the officer whose life has been threatened countless times. The shooting has sparked racial unrest in the town.
MIAMI (AP) — Justin Bieber has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor careless driving and resisting arrest charges in Florida. Seven months ago he was arrested in Miami Beach following what police initially called an illegal street drag race. The pop star's plea deal includes an anger management course, a charitable contribution and court fines. It allows him to avoid a driving under the influence conviction.
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