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• Afghan president says CIA payments to continue

  May 4, 2013 in Nation/World KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Saturday that the CIA’s station chief in Kabul has assured him that regular funding the U.S. intelligence agency gives his … 5

• Senate panel votes to approve Obama’s CIA nominee

  March 5, 2013 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Intelligence Committee voted today to approve President Barack Obama’s pick to lead the CIA after winning a behind-the-scenes battle with the White House over access …

• Prosecutors: Fla. man planned NY terror bombing

  December 18, 2012 in Nation/World FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Pakistani-born man wanted to avenge the deaths of U.S. drone attacks in Afghanistan by blowing up a New York City landmark but lacked the …

• 2 Ala. men arrested on federal terrorism charges

  December 11, 2012 in Nation/World MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Two Alabama men who federal investigators say wanted to wage violent jihad overseas have been arrested in Georgia on terrorism charges, and one has close ties …

• Man pleads guilty in Seattle terror plot

  December 6, 2012 in Nation/World SEATTLE (AP) — A man pleaded guilty Thursday to plotting an attack on a Seattle military complex with machine guns and grenades. Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif, 35, agreed to a prison …

• Obama defense pick could come sooner than expected

  November 30, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama could name his next defense secretary in December, far sooner than expected and perhaps in a high-powered package announcement with his choice for secretary …

• Senate Dems rally for Rice against GOP opposition

  November 28, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats rallied to U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice’s defense as Republicans said they were even more troubled by her account of the deadly attack on the U.S. …

• Senate Dems rally for Rice against GOP opposition

  November 27, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats rallied to U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice’s defense as Republicans said they were even more troubled by her account of the deadly attack on the U.S. …

• FBI agent: Calif. terror plot ‘very serious case’

  November 20, 2012 in Nation/World LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three Southern California men charged this week with plotting to kill Americans and bomb U.S. military bases overseas spent months preparing for a trip to Afghanistan …

• FBI: 4 Calif. men charged in alleged terror plot

  November 20, 2012 in Nation/World LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three California men excited at the prospect of training in Afghanistan to become terrorists prepared, authorities say, by simulating combat with paintball rifles, wiping their Facebook …

• Women in Petraeus scandal had visited White House

  November 16, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The two women at the center of the David Petraeus scandal — the biographer with whom he had an extramarital affair and the socialite who received worrisome … 3

• An apologetic Petraeus expresses regret for affair

  November 16, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 … 1

• Petraeus due at Capitol for Benghazi questioning

  November 16, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Former CIA Director David Petraeus is preparing to field questions from lawmakers about the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya, his appearance on Capitol Hill coming …

• Questions on sex scandal: Top officials testify

  November 15, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Top national security officials trudged to Capitol Hill on Thursday to grapple with fallout from the David Petraeus sex scandal as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta asked service …

• FBI agent in Petraeus scandal was seen as a hero

  November 15, 2012 in Nation/World TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — FBI Special Agent Frederick Humphries II played a key role in investigating a terrorist attack aimed at blowing up Los Angeles International Airport just as the …

• A single spiteful email unlocks a Pandora’s box

  November 15, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — It started in May with a spiteful email to the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan. An anonymous writer warned Gen. John Allen that a friend with whom …

• Obama responds warily to sex scandal, FBI probe

  November 14, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding warily to his administration’s sudden sex scandal, President Barack Obama said Wednesday he’s seen no evidence that national security was damaged by the revelations that ended …

• Obama withholding judgment on Petraeus process

  November 14, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Wednesday he’s withholding judgment about the handling of a federal investigation that cost the CIA director his job, but he’s seen no evidence …

• Scandal widens; US general’s emails ‘flirtatious’

  November 13, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The sex scandal that felled CIA Director David Petraeus widened Tuesday to ensnare the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. John Allen, in a suddenly public drama …

• Scandal widens in probe of top US general’s emails

  November 13, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The sex scandal that led to CIA Director David Petraeus’ downfall widened Tuesday with word the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is under investigation for thousands of … 11

• Not that hard for authorities to get to your email

  November 13, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Your emails are not nearly as private as you think. The downfall of CIA Director David Petraeus demonstrates how easy it is for federal law enforcement agents …

• FBI preparing timeline of its Petraeus probe

  November 13, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is preparing a timeline of its criminal investigation that brought to light CIA Director David Petraeus’ extramarital affair so the bureau can respond to members …

• Petraeus said to be shocked by girlfriend’s emails

  November 12, 2012 in Nation/World TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — CIA Director David Petraeus was shocked to learn last summer that his mistress was suspected of sending threatening emails warning another woman to stay away from …

• Petraeus case shows FBI’s authority to read email

  November 12, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Your emails are not nearly as private as you think. The downfall of CIA Director David Petraeus demonstrates how easy it is for federal law enforcement agents …

• Petraeus shocked to hear of emails, associates say

  November 12, 2012 in Nation/World TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — CIA Director David Petraeus was shocked to learn last summer that his mistress was suspected of sending threatening emails warning another woman to stay away from … 1

• Petraeus shocked at girlfriend’s emails to friend

  November 12, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Ex-CIA director David Petraeus has told friends he was shocked to find that his biographer and girlfriend, Paula Broadwell, was suspected of sending anonymous, threatening emails to …

• House leader heard of Petraeus affair Oct. 27

  November 12, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — An aide to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor says the Virginia congressman first heard about CIA Director David Petraeus’ extramarital affair on Saturday, Oct. 27, from an … 1

• Info emerges about 2nd woman in Petraeus case

  November 12, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — As questions swirl about the extramarital affair that led to the resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus, the retired general and his biographer, Paula Broadwell, have been …

• Congress wants answers on Petraeus affair

  November 11, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress said Sunday they want to know more details about the FBI investigation that revealed an extramarital affair between ex-CIA Director David Petraeus and his …

• Official: Petraeus paramour emailed woman in Fla

  November 11, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — David Petraeus never shied away from the public eye before in times of crises. Now, he might not have a choice. As details emerged about his extramarital …

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