| CNN.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. | Obama seeks $500M for Syria rebels | | The Obama administration will seek $500 million from Congress to help "train and equip appropriately vetted elements of the moderate Syrian armed opposition," funding that, if approved, would deepen U.S. involvement in that country's civil war. |
| Former U.S. Sen. Howard Baker dies | | Former U.S. Sen. Howard Baker, a one-time towering political figure in Washington who also served as a chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan, has died, his former spokesman said. |
| Germany 1, USA 0 | | Mission accomplished. Team USA on Thursday advanced to the final 16 of the World Cup after escaping from one of the tournament's toughest groups. |
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