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McChrystal takes blame for Rolling Stone article

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 5th

By KIMBERLY DOZIERAP Intelligence Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Speaking out for the first time since he resigned, retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal takes the blame for a Rolling Stone article and the unflattering comments attributed to his staff about the Obama administration that ended his Afghanistan

Tiny Chevrolet Sonic helps Detroit shake off rust

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 5th

By TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBINAP Auto Writers DETROIT (AP) - When the word reached the Orion Assembly Plant, it spread along the serpentine assembly line like news of a death or natural disaster: General Motors, the biggest automaker in the world, had filed for bankruptcy protection. On that

Vets face confusion using GI Bill at state schools

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 5th

By ALLEN G. BREEDAP National Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - In choosing to serve her country in uniform, Hayleigh Lynn Perez knowingly accepted a nomadic life. Now the former Army sergeant says she and thousands of other veterans trying to get a higher education are being penalized for that enforced

Republican Party seems as divided, angry as ever

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 5th

By STEVE PEOPLESAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) - The Republican Party seems as divided and angry as ever. Infighting has penetrated the highest levels of the House GOP leadership. Long-standing geographic tensions have increased, pitting endangered Northeastern Republicans against their colleagues

Republican Party seems as divided, angry as ever

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 5th

US pushes to finish Afghan dam as challenges mount

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 5th

By HEIDI VOGTAssociated Press KAJAKI, Afghanistan (AP) - In the approaching twilight of its war in Afghanistan, the U.S. is forging ahead with a giant infrastructure project long criticized as too costly in both blood and money. It's a $500 million effort to refurbish the massive Kajaki dam and

Analysis: US irked by Google chief's NKorea plans

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 5th

By MATTHEW PENNINGTONAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Google chief Eric Schmidt's plan to visit North Korea has put the Obama administration in the awkward position of opposing a champion of Internet freedom who's decided to engage with one of the most intensely censored countries. The

Obama may round out natl. security team next week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 4th

By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama may round out his new national security leadership team next week, with a nomination for defense secretary expected and a pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency possible. Former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska is

Obama may round out natl. security team next week

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 4th

CBO: 'Cliff' deal leaves big deficits in place

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on January 4th

By ANDREW TAYLORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Legislation passed this week to avert the "fiscal cliff" could still leave in place deficits averaging more than $900 billion a year over the coming decade if Congress fails to follow its tax increases up with further spending cuts or tax hikes,