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US commanders are upbeat on Afghan war progress

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 15th

By By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - U.S. commanders are offering glowing reviews of their 2012 war campaign, upbeat assessments that could be interpreted as leeway for President Barack Obama to order another round of troop withdrawals next summer. Obama faces

Sympathy over US school shooting stretches globe

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 15th

By By CASSANDRA VINOGRADAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - As the world joined Americans in mourning the school massacre in Connecticut, many urged U.S. politicians to honor the 28 victims, especially the children, by pushing for stronger gun control laws. Twitter users and media personalities in

Narrow 'fiscal cliff' bargain gains currency

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 14th

By By ANDREW TAYLOR and JIM KUHNHENNAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Hopes dimming for a wide-ranging bargain, the White House and many congressional Republicans are setting their sights on a more modest deal that would extend current tax rates for most Americans, raise rates for top earners

Pentagon to send missiles, 400 troops to Turkey

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 14th

By By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (AP) - The U.S. will send two batteries of Patriot missiles and 400 troops to Turkey as part of a NATO force meant to protect Turkish territory from potential Syrian missile attack, the Pentagon said Friday. Defense

Time for Plan B on 'fiscal cliff?'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 14th

By By ANDREW TAYLORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - It's beginning to look like it's time for Plan B on the "fiscal cliff." With talks between President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner apparently stalled, the leading emerging scenario is some variation on the following:

Time for Plan B on 'fiscal cliff?'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 14th

Time for Plan B on 'fiscal cliff?'

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 14th

Kerry, Hagel front-runners to lead State, Defense

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 14th

By By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. John Kerry, who unsuccessfully sought the presidency in 2004 and has pined for the job of top diplomat, vaulted to the head of President Barack Obama's short list of secretary of state candidates after U.N. Ambassador

United Tech sees sales rising with Goodrich buy

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 13th

By By STEPHEN SINGERAP Business Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - United Technologies Corp. said Thursday that the addition of aircraft-parts maker Goodrich Corp. will help it overcome Europe's weak economy and reduced U.S. defense spending next year. At its annual outlook meeting, the parent

Obama's 'red line' may be giving Assad an opening

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 13th

By By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's chemical weapons position on Syria may have given Bashar Assad an unintended opening: The embattled Syrian leader appears willing to use other deadly tactics, including Scud missiles, without fear of U.S.