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• "Zero Dark Thirty" heads to Europe: will torture controversy follow?
• Army general defers plea at hearing on sex charges
• Fight for Mali town reflects Islamist tactics
• Feud over budget for diplomatic security escalates
• Kerry to bring his own causes to State, including efforts in custody battle
• Sundance doc adds new take on hunt for bin Laden
• Ga. man sentenced to 15 years in Army militia plot
• The Mission Continues Welcomes More Than 70 Military Veterans to Los Angeles to Launch New Careers in Service
• Two blasts, suicide attack kill 17 in Baghdad
• Wave of attacks in Iraq leaves 22 dead
• Obama embarks on first working day of 2nd term
• Special tax provisions for members of military
• Is Obama Trying to Destroy the GOP?
• A security vacuum in Obama inaugural address
• Top to bottom changes in Congress' foreign policy
• Army general at military hearing on sex charges
• Turkish forces kill four Kurdish militants as clashes rage on
• Army general defers plea on sex charges
• The Man, The Message And The Moment
• Obama to World: Drop Dead
• Insiders: Go Ahead, Slash the Defense Budget
• Obama Ignores Global Crises At His Own Peril
• 17 Dead, Dozens injured by Sequence of Car Bombs In Baghdad
• Officials: Car bombs in Iraq kill 17, wound dozens
• Iraqi officials: Series of car bomb attacks in and around Baghdad kills 15 people
• Officials: Car bombs in Iraq kill 15, wound dozens
• Army general expected to enter plea on sex charges
• The irresponsibly stupid and dangerous camouflage patterns of the U.S. military
• Officials: Car bomb attack kills 5 in Iraq
• Trainerspace.com and International Fitness Professionals Association form Joint Alliance to Benefit Personal Trainers
• Founded by First Responders, Gracious Fade Launches "Digital Time Capsule" Service
• Fresh challenges await Obama as he embarks on first working day of second term
• Clouds Over Obama's Second Term
• Why the GOP should embrace Obama
• Britain says to act on North Africa terror threat
• Today in History
• Obama's ball: No room to dance, but a night to remember

"Zero Dark Thirty" heads to Europe: will torture controversy follow? Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:42 PM PST LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Best Picture Oscar nominee "Zero Dark Thirty" rolls out in several Western European countries starting Wednesday, absent - at least for now - the firestorm of criticism that has accompanied its U.S. release. The movie has been a lightning rod for detractors in the U.S. over its perceived endorsement of torture, an allegation that director Kathryn Bigelow and Sony executives have repeatedly denied. "Overall, I believe Europeans are far less ambiguous than Americans when it comes to the use of torture," Bruce Nash of box-office tracking service TheNumbers told ...

Army general defers plea at hearing on sex charges Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:33 PM PST FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — An Army general brought back from Afghanistan to face court-martial on a series of sexual misconduct charges deferred entering a plea Tuesday.

Fight for Mali town reflects Islamist tactics Posted: 22 Jan 2013 02:30 PM PST DIABALY, Mali (AP) — Abou Zeid, the shadowy and feared emir of one of al-Qaida's most successful cells, commandeered the packed-dirt home of a family here last week, embedding himself and his hundreds of men in this community of rice growers. He ate spaghetti and powdered milk, read the Quran and planned a war.

Feud over budget for diplomatic security escalates Posted: 22 Jan 2013 01:39 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — A long-running feud over whether Congress provides enough money for protecting U.S. diplomats escalated Tuesday as the chairman of a Senate subcommittee charged that House Republicans "blithely torpedoed embassy security funds" in stripping a $1 billion measure sought by the State Department from a hurricane relief bill.

Kerry to bring his own causes to State, including efforts in custody battle Posted: 22 Jan 2013 01:37 PM PST WASHINGTON - With John Kerry poised to breeze through Thursday's Senate confirmation hearings to become America's next secretary of state, one thing is clear: he'll bring different qualities and causes to the job than his predecessor.

Sundance doc adds new take on hunt for bin Laden Posted: 22 Jan 2013 01:21 PM PST PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The filmmaker behind an Osama bin Laden documentary at the Sundance Film Festival says the debate over the accuracy of Hollywood's take on the story detracts from the deeper moral questions involved.

Ga. man sentenced to 15 years in Army militia plot Posted: 22 Jan 2013 12:34 PM PST HINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A 22-year-old ex-soldier has pleaded guilty to more than 30 charges for his involvement with a group of Army soldiers who authorities say planned acts of domestic terrorism.

The Mission Continues Welcomes More Than 70 Military Veterans to Los Angeles to Launch New Careers in Service Posted: 22 Jan 2013 12:22 PM PST National Nonprofit to Host First-Ever Los Angeles Orientation Weekend,Including Volunteer Event at L.A. Dream CenterLos Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 More than 70 post-9/11 military veterans will begin a new chapter of service to their country this week by leading the Los Angeles community in a service project at The Dream Center. ...

Two blasts, suicide attack kill 17 in Baghdad Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:16 AM PST BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Three blasts, including a suicide attack near an army base, killed least 17 people across Baghdad on Tuesday, the latest violence to feed worries that Iraq's unrest may slide into widespread sectarian confrontation. Insurgent bombers are seeking to enflame tensions as Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki faces increasing pressure from mass Sunni Muslim protests and a separate dispute with the country's autonomous Kurdistan region over the control of oil. ...

Wave of attacks in Iraq leaves 22 dead Posted: 22 Jan 2013 10:04 AM PST BAGHDAD (AP) — A string of attacks, including three car bombings in and around Baghdad, killed at least 22 people Tuesday, deepening fears of a surge in violence as sectarian tensions fester in Iraq.

Obama embarks on first working day of 2nd term Posted: 22 Jan 2013 09:32 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Four years ago, President Barack Obama and his staff spent the first day in the White House learning the basics. Not just the basics of governing, but also figuring out how to get cleared into their offices by the Secret Service, log on to their government computers and find keys to unlock office drawers.

Special tax provisions for members of military Posted: 22 Jan 2013 09:06 AM PST Katie Hanson is a military spouse; her husband, Lt. Cmdr. Marc Hanson, is on active duty in the Navy.

Is Obama Trying to Destroy the GOP? Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:21 AM PST At least 10 times during his second inaugural address, President Obama made unmistakable allusions to Republican ideas that he rejects and wants the country to reject – even as he wrapped the critiques in a call for togetherness.

A security vacuum in Obama inaugural address Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:09 AM PST In his second inaugural address, President Obama offered these thoughts on winding down an age of conflict: "Enduring security and lasting peace do not require perpetual war." And, he continued, "We will show the courage to try and resolve our differences with other nations peacefully – not because we are naive about the dangers we face, but because engagement can more durably lift suspicion and fear."

Top to bottom changes in Congress' foreign policy Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:03 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — A harrowing nighttime flight over the African jungle and a wild search for a rebel leader helped forge a relationship between Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and Republican Rep. Ed Royce, two men at the forefront of Congress' changing guard on foreign policy.

Army general at military hearing on sex charges Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:53 AM PST FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — An Army general brought back from Afghanistan to face court-martial on a series of sexual misconduct charges deferred entering a plea Tuesday.

Turkish forces kill four Kurdish militants as clashes rage on Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:12 AM PST DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Turkish security forces killed four Kurdish militants on Tuesday, security officials said, during clashes that have raged on despite government moves to start a peace process with the fighters' jailed leader. The four Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) guerrillas were killed in countryside in the Midyat district of Turkey's southeastern Mardin province, near the border with Syria, and fighting was ongoing, the officials said. ...

Army general defers plea on sex charges Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:02 AM PST FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — An Army general brought back from Afghanistan to face court-martial on a series of sexual misconduct charges deferred entering a plea Tuesday.

The Man, The Message And The Moment Posted: 22 Jan 2013 06:34 AM PST By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) NOTABLES: THE MESSAGE: Invoking the nation's founding values, President Obama marked the start of his second term yesterday with a sweeping call for "collective action" to confront the economic and social challenges of America's present and future, ABC's Devin Dwyer and Mary Bruce...

Obama to World: Drop Dead Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:30 AM PST In some ways, it's what Barack Obama didn't say in his Inaugural Address that was most significant.

Insiders: Go Ahead, Slash the Defense Budget Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:16 AM PST Defense cuts may be on the table in a new fiscal-cliff deal, as the deadline to avoid sequestration is just weeks away. National Journal's National Security Insiders say: Go for it.

Obama Ignores Global Crises At His Own Peril Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:57 AM PST In some ways, it's what Barack Obama didn't say in his inaugural speech that was most significant.

17 Dead, Dozens injured by Sequence of Car Bombs In Baghdad Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:27 AM PST A series of three car bombs situated around the city of Baghdad exploded one right after another on Tuesday—right on the heels of a string of suicide attacks that claimed 30 lives last week. The current death toll from the most recent attack is 17, with more than 50 others wounded. And this isn't going to make people feel better either: al-Qaeda may be involved. "Although there was no immediate claim of responsibility, blame is likely to fall on Sunni insurgents such as al-Qaida's local franchise," according to the Associated Press.

Officials: Car bombs in Iraq kill 17, wound dozens Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:06 AM PST BAGHDAD (AP) — A string of car bomb attacks in and around Baghdad killed 17 people and wounded dozens Tuesday, deepening fears of an increase in violence as sectarian tensions simmer in Iraq.

Iraqi officials: Series of car bomb attacks in and around Baghdad kills 15 people Posted: 22 Jan 2013 02:43 AM PST BAGHDAD - Iraqi officials say a string of car bomb attacks in and around Baghdad has killed 15 people and wounded dozens.

Officials: Car bombs in Iraq kill 15, wound dozens Posted: 22 Jan 2013 02:38 AM PST BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say a string of car bomb attacks in and around Baghdad has killed 15 people and wounded dozens.

Army general expected to enter plea on sex charges Posted: 22 Jan 2013 01:39 AM PST FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — An Army general facing court-martial was set to enter his plea Tuesday on a series of sexual misconduct charges.

The irresponsibly stupid and dangerous camouflage patterns of the U.S. military Posted: 22 Jan 2013 01:15 AM PST You'd think the military would want uniform patterns that keep its members safe. And yet somehow, "distinctiveness" has trumped safety

Officials: Car bomb attack kills 5 in Iraq Posted: 22 Jan 2013 01:07 AM PST BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say a car bomb near a security checkpoint south of Baghdad has killed five people, including two soldiers.

Trainerspace.com and International Fitness Professionals Association form Joint Alliance to Benefit Personal Trainers Posted: 22 Jan 2013 12:18 AM PST Trainerspace.com, the website which allows personal trainers the unique opportunity to display their prowess for the benefit of would-be clients, has just teamed up with the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) to help promote personal trainer awareness, marketing and education.Boca Raton, Florida (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 The International Fitness Professionals Association, best known for being the lifelong exercise and training resource to the entire fitness community, and Trainerspace. ...

Founded by First Responders, Gracious Fade Launches "Digital Time Capsule" Service Posted: 22 Jan 2013 12:14 AM PST Start-up founded by U.S. service member and law enforcement professionals launches "digital time capsule" website. Co-founders Allen Karch and Kevin Conrad hope that Gracious Fade will improve the lives of people and ensure a graceful continuity of their legacy, relationships and affairs should their health, well-being or safety become compromised.Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) January 22, 2013 Founded by first responders, Gracious Fade recently launched its "digital time capsule" service. Gracious Fade (http://www.graciousfade. ...

Fresh challenges await Obama as he embarks on first working day of second term Posted: 22 Jan 2013 12:13 AM PST WASHINGTON - Four years ago, President Barack Obama and his staff spent the first day in the White House learning the basics. Not just the basics of governing, but also figuring out how to get cleared into their offices by the Secret Service, log on to their computers and find keys to unlock office drawers.

Clouds Over Obama's Second Term Posted: 22 Jan 2013 12:00 AM PST Rarely have second terms lived up to the hopes and expectations of presidents or their electorates.

Why the GOP should embrace Obama Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:20 PM PST Despite conservatives insisting he's an out-of-control socialist, the president is downright Republican on many key issues

Britain says to act on North Africa terror threat Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:28 PM PST LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said on Monday it would increase counter-terrorism and intelligence aid to Algeria and consider giving more help to France to fight Islamists in Mali, but ruled out any prospect of direct British military intervention in Africa. Prime Minister David Cameron last week warned of the need to tackle a "large and existential terrorist threat" from different parts of the world. But a wariness about getting bogged down in another Afghanistan-style conflict may be restraining Britain. ...

Today in History Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:02 PM PST Today is Tuesday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2013. There are 343 days left in the year.

Obama's ball: No room to dance, but a night to remember Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:50 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Whoever coined the term "to the victor goes the spoils" did not have President Barack Obama's official inauguration party in mind. They knocked on doors for him and helped him win re-election, but when Obama supporters put on their tuxedos and ball gowns to celebrate the start of his second term in office, they feasted on pretzels, peanuts and Cheez-its. "This is the food? I'm not too thrilled about it. It's for the birds," said Ben Shelly, who helped mobilize support for Obama on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. ...

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