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• In Benghazi testimony, Petraeus says al Qaeda role known early
• Texas parade honoring war heroes ends in tragedy
• An apologetic Petraeus expresses regret for affair
• Veterans killed in train crash were war heroes
• Greenberg Traurig’s Adam Siegler to Provide Welcome and Opening Remarks at Los Angeles County Bar Association Inaugural Armed Forces Ball
• Dozen House women defend Rice over Libya comments
• Petraeus: CIA blamed terrorists for Libya attack
• Analysis: Israel-Hamas: a clash waiting to happen
• Four killed in Texas train/float collision were U.S. war vets
• Hill leaders voice new confidence in deficit deal
• Tragedy ends Texas parade honoring war heroes
• Hezbollah man wanted by US freed from Iraq custody
• VA Maryland Health Care System Offers Tips During National Alzheimer’s Disease Month
• Pentagon can recover from Petraeus and Allen scandals
• Iraq releases suspected Hezbollah operative Daqduq
• U.S. seriously concerned about abuses by Nigerian forces
• Petraeus believed terrorists behind Libya attack
• Hill leaders voice confidence in debt deal
• Rockets Fired from Gaza into Tel Aviv, Jerusalem
• Iraqi police clash with Kurdish guards, 1 dead
• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Mother of Iraq War Veteran Who Committed Suicide in Nassau County Jail
• Excavated Capote Excerpt Published; Maria Vargas Llosa Talks 'Fifty Shades'
• Flashpoints in "Fiscal Cliff" Negotiations
• Give an Hour Provides Free Mental Health Services to Hurricane Sandy Victims and First Responders
• Obama to Hill: People want action, cooperation
• Iraqi forces clash with Kurdish troops, one dead
• Iraq envoy says won't propose Arab action vs. Israel over Gaza
• Obama tells House and Senate leaders avoiding a 'fiscal cliff' is 'urgent business'
• Analysis: Jordan's king pinched by absence of Gulf aid
• Dozen House Women Defend Susan Rice
• Obama to Hill: Fiscal cliff is 'urgent business'

In Benghazi testimony, Petraeus says al Qaeda role known early Posted: 16 Nov 2012 04:26 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former CIA Director David Petraeus told Congress on Friday that he and the spy agency had sought to make clear from the outset that September's deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, involved an al Qaeda affiliate, lawmakers said. Petraeus told lawmakers that "there were extremists in the group" that launched the attack on the diplomatic mission, describing them as affiliates of al Qaeda and other groups, said Representative C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee. ...

Texas parade honoring war heroes ends in tragedy Posted: 16 Nov 2012 04:05 PM PST Cheered on by a flag-waving crowd, a parade float filled with wounded veterans and their spouses was inching across a railroad track when the crossing gates began to lower and a freight train that seemed to come out of nowhere was suddenly bearing down on them, its horn blaring.

An apologetic Petraeus expresses regret for affair Posted: 16 Nov 2012 03:53 PM PST Ex-CIA Director David Petraeus, who was whisked clandestinely into private meetings with Congress on Friday to avoid reporters, expressed regret anew in an appearance that marked his first official business since he resigned in disgrace over an extramarital affair.

Veterans killed in train crash were war heroes Posted: 16 Nov 2012 03:51 PM PST The four veterans killed when a freight train barreled into the parade float they were riding on were decorated military men who served on the front lines multiple times in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Greenberg Traurig’s Adam Siegler to Provide Welcome and Opening Remarks at Los Angeles County Bar Association Inaugural Armed Forces Ball Posted: 16 Nov 2012 03:32 PM PST Event to Benefit and Honor Active Duty and Veteran PersonnelLos Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2012 International law firm Greenberg Traurig is honored to be a sponsor of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's (LACBA) inaugural Armed Forces Ball titled "Honoring America's Veterans." The elegant black tie affair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. ...

Dozen House women defend Rice over Libya comments Posted: 16 Nov 2012 03:10 PM PST Republican senators' angry criticism of U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice over her initial account of the deadly Sept. 11 attack in Libya smacks of sexism and racism, a dozen female members of the House said Friday.

Petraeus: CIA blamed terrorists for Libya attack Posted: 16 Nov 2012 02:52 PM PST Testifying out of sight, ex-CIA Director David Petraeus told Congress Friday that classified intelligence showed the deadly raid on the U.S. Consulate in Libya was a terrorist attack but the administration withheld the suspected role of al-Qaida affiliates to avoid tipping them off.

Analysis: Israel-Hamas: a clash waiting to happen Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:24 PM PST Since Israel completed a devastating military offensive in the Gaza Strip four years ago, military officials have warned it was only a matter of time before the next round of fighting. Violence erupted this week with little warning, driven by Hamas' ambitions to make its mark on a changing Middle East and an Israeli government reacting to public outcry over rocket attacks just weeks ahead of national elections.

Four killed in Texas train/float collision were U.S. war vets Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:47 PM PST MIDLAND, Texas (Reuters) - All four men killed when a freight train collided with a parade float honoring wounded American war veterans had served in the U.S. Army, police said on Friday, as investigators descended on the West Texas oil town of Midland to search the wreckage. At least 16 other people were injured during the parade on Thursday at the start of what was meant to be a weekend of events including a banquet and a hunting expedition to salute U.S. veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. ...

Hill leaders voice new confidence in deficit deal Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:43 PM PST Congressional leaders from both parties voiced fresh optimism Friday after meeting with newly re-elected President Barack Obama about avoiding year-end "fiscal cliff" tax increases and spending cuts that would hammer the middle class and risk plunging the economy into recession.

Tragedy ends Texas parade honoring war heroes Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:21 PM PST Cheered by a flag-waving crowd, the parade float carrying wounded military veterans was inching across the railroad tracks when the crossing gates started coming down. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, a freight train came bearing down, its horn blaring.

Hezbollah man wanted by US freed from Iraq custody Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:18 PM PST Iraq freed a jailed Hezbollah commander wanted by the United States on Friday, his lawyer said, returning him home to Lebanon in a move that underscores Washington's waning influence in Baghdad since last December's troop pullout.

VA Maryland Health Care System Offers Tips During National Alzheimer’s Disease Month Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:09 PM PST November is National Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Month. More than four million Americans have AD, and 19 million Americans have a family member with the disease. With the graying of America, the incidence of AD will increase. Clinicians are expecting the numbers to rise from approximately four million cases to nearly ten million cases by 2030. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates there are approximately 571,000 Veterans with dementia. ...

Pentagon can recover from Petraeus and Allen scandals Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:49 AM PST Rules aren't enough.

Iraq releases suspected Hezbollah operative Daqduq Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:43 AM PST BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Suspected Hezbollah operative Ali Mussa Daqduq was freed by Iraqi authorities and flew to Lebanon on Friday after an Iraqi court acquitted him of involvement in the killing of five U.S. soldiers, his lawyer said. The move was likely to anger the United States, which handed Daqduq over to Iraqi custody last December after failing to convince Baghdad to extradite him over his role in a 2007 kidnapping that ended in the killing of the soldiers. "There was no reason for his detention. Last night the decision was made to release him. ...

U.S. seriously concerned about abuses by Nigerian forces Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:36 AM PST LAGOS (Reuters) - The United States is seriously concerned about abuses committed by Nigerian security forces that are fuelling support for the Islamist insurgency in the north, the U.S. assistant secretary for democracy and human rights said on Friday. Addressing journalists in the commercial hub of Lagos, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour Michael Posner urged Nigerian forces to be disciplined in their use of force and abstain from violence against civilians. ...

Petraeus believed terrorists behind Libya attack Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:32 AM PST Ex-CIA Director David Petraeus told lawmakers during private hearings Friday that he believed all along that the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya was a terrorist strike, even though that wasn't how the Obama administration initially described it publicly.

Hill leaders voice confidence in debt deal Posted: 16 Nov 2012 10:18 AM PST Leaders of Congress declared confidence Friday they could reach a deal with President Barack Obama to avert economically convulsive tax increases and budget cuts at year's end, in a rare show of unity reflecting the dire stakes in a nation sick of political stalemate.

Rockets Fired from Gaza into Tel Aviv, Jerusalem Posted: 16 Nov 2012 10:09 AM PST Rockets from the Gaza Strip have begun targeting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Reuters reports, with the attacks marking the first such strikes on the two cities in decades. There were no casualties or damage.

Iraqi police clash with Kurdish guards, 1 dead Posted: 16 Nov 2012 09:25 AM PST A shootout between Iraqi police and Kurdish guards in a disputed northern city left a civilian dead and four policemen wounded on Friday, adding strain to already deteriorating relations between the Arab-led central government in Baghdad and the self-ruled Kurdish region.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Mother of Iraq War Veteran Who Committed Suicide in Nassau County Jail Posted: 16 Nov 2012 09:04 AM PST Parker Waichman LLP has filed a lawsuit against County of Nassau, County of Nassau Correctional Center, Nassau County Sheriff's Department, Armor Correctional Health Services, Inc., and Armor Correctional Health Services of New York, Inc. on behalf of Lillyann Ryan for the personal injuries and wrongful death of her son, Bartholomew Ryan. Ryan, an Iraq war veteran, committed suicide by hanging on February 24, 2012, while in the custody of the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow, New York. ...

Excavated Capote Excerpt Published; Maria Vargas Llosa Talks 'Fifty Shades' Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:55 AM PST Today in books and publishing: Vanity Fair grants publication to unearthed portion of Answered Prayers; Maria Vargas Llosa considers E.L. James; Nora Roberts is a boon for Boonsboro.

Flashpoints in "Fiscal Cliff" Negotiations Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:45 AM PST Taxes, benefit programs key flashpoints in "fiscal cliff" negotiations

Give an Hour Provides Free Mental Health Services to Hurricane Sandy Victims and First Responders Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:44 AM PST Give an Hour expands its reach to include victims of Hurricane Sandy and first responders dealing with the aftermath of the devastating storm.(PRWEB) November 16, 2012 Give an Hour™, a national nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to members of the military, veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, their loved ones, and their communities, is expanding its reach to include victims of Hurricane Sandy and first responders dealing with the aftermath of the devastating storm."We in the mental health community have valuable skills and services to offer. ...

Obama to Hill: People want action, cooperation Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:30 AM PST President Barack Obama urged the leaders of Washington's divided government on Friday to join him in "tough compromises" to keep the economy from plummeting and taxes from rising for millions of Americans in the new year.

Iraqi forces clash with Kurdish troops, one dead Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:23 AM PST BAGHDAD (Reuters) - One person died in clashes between Iraqi forces and troops guarding an office of a Kurdish political party on Friday, deepening tension between the oil-rich region and the central government in Baghdad. The fighting in Tuz Khurmato, 170 km (105 miles) north of Iraq's capital, highlights strains between the federal government and the Kurdish leadership over autonomy, oil and land that risk upsetting Iraq's uneasy union. The departure of U.S. forces from the area in December removed a buffer between the two sides. ...

Iraq envoy says won't propose Arab action vs. Israel over Gaza Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:20 AM PST (Reuters) - Iraq's envoy to the Arab League said it would invite Arab states to use oil as a weapon to press for a halt to Israeli attacks on Gaza, but later appeared to withdraw the remark, saying Baghdad would make no particular proposal to a League meeting. "The Iraqi representative to the Arab League Qais el-Azzawy denies that there is a proposal by Iraq to the Arab foreign ministers meeting tomorrow (Saturday) that will specifically look into the Israeli aggression on Gaza," Azzawy said in a statement emailed to Reuters by a media assistant. ...

Obama tells House and Senate leaders avoiding a 'fiscal cliff' is 'urgent business' Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:20 AM PST WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama appealed for co-operation and compromise from congressional leaders Friday, saying that surmounting the so-called fiscal cliff at year's end is "urgent business."

Analysis: Jordan's king pinched by absence of Gulf aid Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:18 AM PST LONDON (Reuters) - With protesters baying for his overthrow, Jordan's King Abdullah might be wondering why his fellow-dynasts in Gulf Arab states are not providing the cash that could calm the trouble. After days of demonstrations against fuel price rises in provincial towns, Muslim Brotherhood supporters joined crowds in Amman on Friday in a rare focus of anger on the king. "The people want the downfall of the regime", about 3,000 people chanted, in an ominous signal to a U.S. ...

Dozen House Women Defend Susan Rice Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:05 AM PST Dozen House women angrily defend Rice on Libya, suggest GOP attack racist, sexist

Obama to Hill: Fiscal cliff is 'urgent business' Posted: 16 Nov 2012 07:40 AM PST President Obama appealed for cooperation and compromise from congressional leaders Friday, saying that surmounting the so-called fiscal cliff at year's end is "urgent business."

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