White House Suspects Syria Used Chemical Weapons, Seeks Inquiry

A senior official says the U.S. is still evaluating the evidence that indicates sarin gas was used. Some in Congress say a 'red line' has been crossed. WASHINGTON — The White House said for the first time that there was evidence Syria had used chemical weapons in its civil war, but administration officials called for a broader United Nations investigation and edged away from declaring Damascus had crossed a "red line" that might trigger U.S.

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