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Afghan attacks down overall, insider threat rises

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on December 10th

By By LOLITA C. BALDOR and PAULINE JELINEKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Army is updating its handbook for soldiers on how to detect and prevent so-called insider attacks, providing detailed warning signs to watch for and cultural missteps to avoid because they could fuel anger or

SEAL Team Six Member Killed In Afghanistan Rescue

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WASHINGTON (AP) - A Pentagon official says a Navy SEAL was killed during the rescue mission in Afghanistan that freed an American doctor abducted by the Taliban. Killed in the weekend raid was a member of SEAL Team Six, the same unit that killed Osama bin Laden last year. The

Report: Asian economies will surpass US, Europe

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By By KIMBERLY DOZIERAP Intelligence Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States could see its standing as a superpower eroded and Asian economies will outstrip those of North America and Europe combined by 2030, according to the best guess of the U.S. intelligence community in its latest

10 Things to Know for Today

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By By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today: 1. THE WILD CARD IN THE 'FISCAL CLIFF' SHOWDOWN Lawmakers fear that unpredictable financial markets could trigger a panicky sell-off if a deal isn't reached

Brig boss: Manning's treatment closely watched

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By By DAVID DISHNEAUAssociated Press FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) - The former head of a Marine Corps brig testified Monday that she was shocked when the base commander asked for advance notice of any orders she planned to give regarding the confinement of Pfc. Bradley Manning, the soldier charged with

10 Things to Know for Monday

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By By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about Monday: 1. WHO'S TALKING AS U.S. FINANCIAL DEADLINE NEARS Obama and Boehner meet at the White House to discuss averting the impending "fiscal cliff." 2. WHAT'S ON THE

Obama praises special ops forces after rescue

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WASHINGTON (AP) - A member of a U.S. special operations team was killed during a weekend rescue mission in Afghanistan that freed an American doctor abducted by the Taliban outside of Kabul five days ago. President Barack Obama praised the special forces on Sunday, saying the mission was

Obama praises rescue of US citizen in Afghanistan; 1 special operations member killed

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama praises rescue of US citizen in Afghanistan; one special operations member killed. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Lawyer questions handling of terror suspect

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) - The attorney of a Southern California terror suspect is questioning authorities' handling of his client, who had injuries to his face and head when he was turned over to the FBI by U.S. military officials in Afghanistan. When Sohiel Omar Kabir arrived in California last

US-led coalition: US doctor rescued from Taliban

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By By DEB RIECHMANNAssociated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An American doctor abducted by the Taliban five days ago was rescued Sunday in eastern Afghanistan, the U.S.-led military coalition said. Dr. Dilip Joseph was captured by Taliban insurgents Wednesday outside the Afghan capital, in