Was Petraeus affair linked to lax Libya response? Christian Science Monitor - 14 hrs agoThe CIA director abruptly resigned, citing an extramarital affair and needing to sort out “personal and professional issues." More »Was Petraeus affair linked to lax Libya response?
The CIA director abruptly resigned, citing an extramarital affair and needing to sort out “personal and professional issues."
Pentagon releases Benghazi timeline, defends response Reuters - 6 hrs agoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pentagon leaders knew of the September 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi an hour after it began, but were unable to mobilize reinforcements based in Europe in time to prevent the death of … More »Pentagon releases Benghazi timeline, defends response
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pentagon leaders knew of the September 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi an hour after it began, but were unable to mobilize reinforcements based in Europe in time to prevent the death of the U.S. ambassador, according to a timeline released on Friday. Senior defense officials, speaking …
'Disaster after the disaster': Unwanted donations AP - 11 hrs agoSuperstorm Sandy has brought out generosity far and wide in the biggest U.S. relief effort for the American Red Cross and other groups since Hurricane Katrina swamped the Gulf Coast in 2005. More »'Disaster after the disaster': Unwanted donations
Superstorm Sandy has brought out generosity far and wide in the biggest U.S. relief effort for the American Red Cross and other groups since Hurricane Katrina swamped the Gulf Coast in 2005.
U.S. computer graphics scientist wins Kyoto Prize AP - 4 hrs agoAn American regarded as a father of computer graphics, an Indian literary critic and a Japanese molecular cell biologist have received the Kyoto Prize, Japan's highest private award for global achievement. More »U.S. computer graphics scientist wins Kyoto Prize
An American regarded as a father of computer graphics, an Indian literary critic and a Japanese molecular cell biologist have received the Kyoto Prize, Japan's highest private award for global achievement.
- Suicide blasts in Syria kill at least 20 troops AP - 1 hr 29 mins ago
Twin suicide bombings shook a southern Syrian city on Saturday, killing at least 20 regime troops, an activist group said.
- Gas rationing, shortage fray nerves in NYC AP - 8 hrs ago
A gasoline shortage caused by Superstorm Sandy forced 1970s-era rationing on New Yorkers Friday, adding a fuel-gauge obsession to their frayed nerves and dwindling patience.
- Sotheby's to sell Mick Jagger's love letters AP - 55 mins ago
Handwritten letters from Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger to his former lover Marsha Hunt will be auctioned in London next month.
- Supreme Court to take new look at voting rights law AP - 5 hrs ago
The Supreme Court will consider eliminating the government's most potent weapon against racial discrimination at polling places since the 1960s. The court acted three days after a diverse coalition of voters propelled President Barack Obama to a second term in the White House.
- Vatican computer expert convicted in leaks case Reuters - 34 mins ago
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A Vatican court on Saturday found Claudio Sciarpelletti, a computer expert, guilty of obstruction of justice in the investigation of leaks of sensitive papal documents to the media by Pope Benedict's former butler. The same court which last month convicted Paolo Gabriele, the Pope's former butler, …
- Will feds allow new marijuana laws? AP - 13 hrs ago
Should marijuana be treated like alcohol? Or should it remain in the same legal category as heroin and the most dangerous drugs? Votes this week by Colorado and Washington to allow adult marijuana possession have prompted what could be a turning point in the nation's conflicted and confusing war on drugs.
Hamilton may have some regrets, says McLaren boss Reuters - 3 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton may have had some regrets already about his decision to join Mercedes next season, according to his McLaren Formula One team principal Martin Whitmarsh. In an interview … More »Hamilton may have some regrets, says McLaren boss
LONDON (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton may have had some regrets already about his decision to join Mercedes next season, according to his McLaren Formula One team principal Martin Whitmarsh. In an interview with the official Formula One website (www.formula1.com), the Briton also said Mexican Sergio Perez probably did not know …
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