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GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) America has been at war from the moment those planes hit 13 years ago, and last night a new chapter. President Obama presents his strategy to destroy the terror group ISIS in a primetime address to the nation. ABC's Jon Karl starts off our team coverage from the White House. Good morning. Jon. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Now to that breaking news overnight, the US Military launching an operation against an al Qaeda terror group in Africa, the Islamic militants behind the mall bombing in Kenya that killed dozens last year. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) I wanna bring in our chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz live in our Washington bureau tonight. And, Martha, you were on the air with me with the President late today. And any indication of a timetable from your sources how long this will last? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) You know, the US military taking no chances with these Olympics, planning to respond if disaster strikes. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DIANE SAWYER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we have other important news out of Washington tonight about American forces in Afghanistan and what will happen when America's longest-running war comes to an end next year. Tonight, there are fewer than 50,000 troops still in that country. But the White House says it is crucial that some of them stay. ABC's chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz with the latest on the plan. Martha? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CYNTHIA MCFADDEN (ABC NEWS) (Voiceover) And that leads us to tonight's "Closing Arguments." Should the US military adopt a zero tolerance policy when it comes to sexual assault? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CYNTHIA MCFADDEN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) It has long been a shameful secret inside the US military, the widespread epidemic of rape and sexual assault, where our country's defenders, finding themselves defensiveness, and often without a way to seek justice. Now, many of them are telling their stories in a powerful and moving Oscar-nominated documentary. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) As he fades out, let's go to Josh with the news. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And finally we thought how appropriate to end here with American troops on this Fourth of July in their own words, 81 words to be exact. You'll recognize them, even if the key is a little off. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And we all know so many families across this country are marking this Fourth and they're doing so without a loved one, a son or daughter, husband or wife still serving overseas. Tonight here ABC News's Mike Boettcher in eastern Afghanistan with some troops marking their last holiday away before coming home. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) And of course there is plenty that you can do to help those who have sacrificed for this country and there are two women on a mission to tell you just how. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHRIS CUOMO (ABC NEWS) Good morning, Robin, Diane, and good morning, everyone. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHARLES GIBSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) The US military, meanwhile, has begun a relief effort to help the survivors of the attack flying in thousands of meals, thousands of gallons of water and medical supplies. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DAVID MUIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) On a day when the US military laid out what it considers strong evidence Iran is funneling weapons to Iraq, some are asking, 'Why present that evidence now? And what is the Bush administration planning to do next?" ABC's John Hendren is at the White House tonight. John? [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHARLES GIBSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) We are gonna take 'a closer look," tonight at the unique challenges facing one group of American soldiers. And that group is the members of the military who are Muslim. 4,000 to 5,000 Muslims are serving in the armed forces right now. And with the US at war against Islamic extremists in Iraq and Afghanistan, they often find themselves in an especially difficult position. Here's ABC's Gigi Stone. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

RON CLAIBORNE (ABC NEWS) Good morning, Juju. That's insane by the way. Good morning, Bill. Good morning, everyone. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHARLES GIBSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) In Iraq today, the US Military reported the deaths of six American forces. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHARLES GIBSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good afternoon on the East Coast. Good morning to you in the rest of the country. I'm Charles Gibson at ABC News headquarters in New York. Well, we have been speculating for the last 45 minutes or so about what the White House might mean when they said today that the President, in his 1:00 Eastern news conference today will have a significant announcement. The Associated Press is now reporting that Republican officials say Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld will be stepping down. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

ROBIN ROBERTS (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right. But first, Diane, with just six days to go until Election Day, a political firestorm erupts over those remarks by Senator John Kerry. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

DIANE SAWYER (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Oh, my. Ouch. Okay. Thanks, Jake Tapper. Well, as you heard, John Kerry's remarks unleashed a furor. Is it fair? Is it wicked political sport? One of the most respected voices, Senator John McCain, who asked for an apology to the troops from Senator John Kerry, the two senators, of course, were both Vietnam War veterans. And Senator McCain joins us live from Rochester, Minnesota this morning. Good morning, Senator McCain. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHRIS CUOMO (ABC NEWS) Good to see you both. And good morning, everyone. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CYNTHIA MCFADDEN (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Good evening. I'm Cynthia McFadden. Tonight, one woman versus the US military. An Iraq war veteran is making shocking allegations about how her fellow soldiers and her superiors treated her. Specialist Suzanne Swift is now facing possible court martial for refusing to return to her base. But does she have a case against the military? She spoke exclusively to ABC's Heather Nauert. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

CHARLES GIBSON (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) One item to mention from Iraq, tonight. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

KATE SNOW (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) Marysol, as we celebrate independence day here at home, US troops are doing the same thing in Iraq. And just minutes ago, several dozen US soldiers took part in a very special ceremony on this Fourth of July. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

BILL WEIR (ABC NEWS) (Off-camera) All right, Kaley. Thanks very much. Now to a new controversy over US military actions in Iraq and new questions about methods of tracking down insurgents. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]