At least four veterans were killed and 16 other people were injured when a train slammed into a parade float carrying returning heroes to a banquet to honor them in West Texas, officials said Friday.
Israel on Friday approved the activation of 75,000 reservists as rockets landed near Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Israeli strikes have killed 30 in Gaza, a Gaza government website says. Israel's Cabinet OKs activating up to 75,000 reservists, a spokesman says.
The recently-resigned CIA Director also believes confusion has emerged over two separate intelligence questions. First, who was responsible, and second what was the motivation of the attackers.
A source said one GOP House member "got into it" with intelligence officials at a session where lawmakers were briefed on the attack on a U.S. consulate in Libya. Petraeus will testify to clear up "misrepresentations" he told Congress, possibly when he testifies on Friday.
A float carrying veterans and their wives in the ninth annual Show of Support parade was struck by a eastbound train, also injuring 17 of the people on that float. (Photo from James Durbin)
Former CIA Director David Petraeus will testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Friday, a senior aide said. Senator Dianne Feinstein said Tuesday that she hoped Petraeus would address her Senate panel as early as Friday.
China unveiled the elite group that will set its agenda for the next 10 years, led by new Communist Party General Secretary and next president Xi Jinping. The event follows months of secretive deal-making and rumors.
Palestinian groups say there were 70 strikes on Wednesday. An Israeli spokesman calls the operation defensive after rocket attacks from Gaza. Ahmed al-Ja'abari, the head of Hamas' military wing, was killed in the first strike.
President Obama declines to question the FBI investigation, saying he will "wait and see.." but says there's no evidence of security breach from Petraeus scandal. FBI director joins other officials in briefing lawmakers on investigation into affair.
A U.S. official previously said that Broadwell, an Army Reserve officer, did have some kind of security clearance.
Paula Broadwell, David Petraeus' mistress, was acting as his archivist, according to a source. Gen. John Allen and Director Petraeus wrote letters supporting Jill Kelley's sister. The relationship between Allen, Kelley was not sexual, sources say tonight.
The exhumation of the body of Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat begins, and could take up to two weeks This comes after French authorities opened a murder inquiry into his death, launched after Arafat's widow, Suha, lodged a formal complaint.
A Soldier assigned to the “Big Red One” was killed by enemy forces Nov. 12 in Zerok, Afghanistan.
FBI agents are at the home of Paula Broadwell, says a spokeswoman. E-mails to Kelley raised questions about whether author had sensitive information.. "Furious would be an understatement.." for Petraeus' wife, Molly.
New "Lincoln" film offers opportunities and advice for Barack Obama, who's an avid admirer of the 16th president. Professor Robert Bray offers three lessons for Obama from Lincoln.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is calling for an investigation of the FBI in handling the Petraeus probe. The National Security Act addresses notifying congressional intel committees.
Republicans had criticized Obama over whether he was close enough to Israel. Now Israeli opposition leaders are saying Netanyahu can't be trusted by Obama. U.S.-Israeli relations may be a factor in Israel's election, set for January 2013, around the time of Obama's Inauguration.
Pentagon spokesman George Little said the drone was not downed and was over international waters. The incident was first reported by CNN.
