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A cast of characters in the Petraeus sex scandal

By CONNIE CASSAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - One day CIA Director David Petraeus was sending out signals he'd like to stay on for President Barack Obama's second term. The next he was hurrying to the White House to offer his resignation and remorse over an extramarital affair. In

Panetta: Don't jump to conclusions about Allen

By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer PERTH, Australia (AP) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta cautioned Wednesday against reaching early conclusions about the veracity of allegations against the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Allen, who is under investigation for what Pentagon

Panetta: Don't jump to conclusions about Allen

By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer PERTH, Australia (AP) - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta cautioned Wednesday against reaching early conclusions about the veracity of allegations against the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Allen, who is under investigation for what Pentagon

US panel urges more oversight of China investment

By MATTHEW PENNINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A congressional advisory panel on Wednesday urged tighter screening of investment by Chinese state-owned companies in the U.S., saying they present unfair competition to American firms. That's the primary recommendation of an annual