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5 US generals in trouble rock military culture

5 US generals in trouble rock military culture
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNSAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - When Defense Secretary Leon Panetta pointedly warned young troops last spring to mind their ways, he may have been lecturing the wrong audience. The culture of military misconduct starts at the top. At least five current and

Obama not ready to recognize, arm Syrian rebels

Obama not ready to recognize, arm Syrian rebels
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama said Wednesday he's encouraged that the Syrian opposition has formed a new, more representative leadership council, but the U.S., unlike some other countries, isn't ready to recognize the group as a "government in

Obama not ready to recognize, arm Syrian rebels

Obama not ready to recognize, arm Syrian rebels
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama said Wednesday he's encouraged that the Syrian opposition has formed a new, more representative leadership council, but the U.S., unlike some other countries, isn't ready to recognize the group as a "government in

Obama blasts senators: 'They should go after me'

Obama blasts senators: 'They should go after me'
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By BEN FELLERAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Setting an unflinching tone for his second term, President Barack Obama on Wednesday accused two top Republicans senators of lobbing outrageous criticism at his United Nations ambassador instead of confronting him directly over a

Obama blasts senators: 'They should go after me'

Obama blasts senators: 'They should go after me'
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By BEN FELLERAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Setting an unflinching tone for his second term, President Barack Obama on Wednesday accused two top Republicans senators of lobbing outrageous criticism at his United Nations ambassador instead of confronting him directly over a

Obama defends Rice in face of GOP opposition

Obama defends Rice in face of GOP opposition
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama lashed out at senior Republican senators Wednesday over their criticism of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice in the aftermath of the deadly Sept. 11 attack in Libya, saying they should "go after me" and not her. Setting up a

10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today: 1. WHAT OBAMA HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE PETRAEUS SCANDAL The president will hold a news conference at 1:30 p.m., but it's not clear if he'll address whether national

Syrian rebels take villages near Israel-held area

Syrian rebels take villages near Israel-held area
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By TIA GOLDENBERGAssociated Press JERUSALEM (AP) - Syrian rebels control almost all the villages near the frontier with the Israel-held Golan Heights, the Israeli defense minister said Wednesday, bringing the conflict dangerously close to the Jewish state and raising the possibility of an armed

Obama responds warily to sex scandal, FBI probe

Obama responds warily to sex scandal, FBI probe
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By NANCY BENAC and PETE YOSTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Responding warily to his administration's sudden sex scandal, President Barack Obama said Wednesday he's seen no evidence that national security was damaged by the revelations that ended his CIA director's career and

Obama responds warily to sex scandal, FBI probe

Obama responds warily to sex scandal, FBI probe
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 14th
By NANCY BENAC and PETE YOSTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Responding warily to his administration's sudden sex scandal, President Barack Obama said Wednesday he's seen no evidence that national security was damaged by the revelations that ended his CIA director's career and