Houston
Musician issues apology for Obama insult
Rock guitarist Ted Nugent, responding to cascading criticism that had become an embarrassment for his conservative Republican allies, apologized Friday for calling President Barack Obama a "subhuman mongrel." But Democrats expressed frustration that their calls for an apology from the Texas Republican who took Nugent on the campaign trail had been ignored. Nugent's description of the president and his two appearances Tuesday with Greg Abbott, the Texas attorney general and GOP front-runner in the race for governor, have put Abbott on the defensive. Nugent's language drew criticism Thursday from top Republicans, including Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky.
Somalia
9 militants killed in attack on palace
Nine al-Shabab militants wearing military fatigues and carrying guns and grenades died after attacking the presidential palace with two car bombs on Friday, in an assault the president called a "media spectacular" by a "dying animal." President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was unharmed, but two government officials were killed, the Interior Ministry said.
Elsewhere
Zimbabwe: A Zimbabwean magistrate on Friday dismissed charges against former U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds of possessing pornography, and he was ordered to pay a $100 fine or face five days in jail after pleading guilty to charges of violating the country's immigration laws. He also faces deportation.
Russia: A Moscow judge on Friday convicted eight antigovernment protesters of rioting during a 2012 protest against Vladimir Putin, following a trial seen as part of the Kremlin's efforts to stifle dissent.
South Korea: The government on Friday approved a shipment of $988,000 worth of medicine and powdered milk for North Korea and promised more aid as the two Koreas continued reunions of families separated by the Korean War. Times wires
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