Airstrike in Afghanistan and other headlines

Ted Cruz sternly rebuked by GOP. (Politico)

Secret Service officials allowed to participate in probe of their own agency. (Washington Post)

Source: United Lobbyist, now Christie cabinet member, tried to stop Bridgegate probe. (WNYC)

Exuberance and disappointment at Shell’s about-face in the Arctic. (New York Times)

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Congressman owes $3.94 for swiping the Pope’s water glass. (Washington Post)

MacArthur “Genius” Grant winners announced. (New York Times)

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