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US tax time: A later deadline and other tax facts
Thanks to a holiday in Washington, D.C., the federal tax-filing deadline this year is April 17, two days later than usual. The extra time provides an opportunity to peruse some random tax-related facts.
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Threats to US: Pentagon officials drop three surprises
Pentagon’s key intelligence officials warned of 'current and future worldwide threats' to US national security in a congressional hearing Thursday. Here are three top surprises.
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Pentagon budget: top 3 winners and losers
In Pentagon parlance, the word “cut” is a relative term. The Defense Department’s base budget decreases from $553 billion this year to $525 billion in 2013, but it rebounds steadily to $567 billion in 2017. With this in mind, here are the top three winners and losers:
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Q&A: What's with the war talk surrounding Iran?
Tensions over Iran’s nuclear program have escalated in recent weeks as the US and Europe ramp up sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
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In Pictures: Leon Panetta's career
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How Leon Panetta could change Washington as next Defense secretary
Leon Panetta, currently CIA director, is a close ally of Vice President Biden. But political realities could prevent him from adopting Mr. Biden's stance on US troops in Afghanistan.
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In Pictures: Obama's West Wing
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Terrorism & Security
US kills 6 suspected militants despite Pakistan's demand for end to drone attacks
The timing of the US drone attack, which reportedly killed six militants Wednesday in South Waziristan, is likely to strain an already fraught relationship with Pakistan.
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Backchannels
Hosni Mubarak gets backing of Egypt's military: Who's really in charge?
Hosni Mubarak's refusal to step down after a day of signals that he was leaving power is pushing Egypt's uprising toward a dangerous confrontation. Egypt's military appears to be firmly backing the regime.
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No. 1 priority for US security: domestic terrorism, threat report says
America's intelligence-agency chiefs unveil the annual National Threat Assessment, saying that success against Al Qaeda means that domestic terrorism is now 'priority No. 1.' They also say they knew Egypt unrest was 'close,' but couldn't foresee when it would ignite.
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Is Mubarak out? Is Suleiman in? Is this a military coup?
Conflicting reports make it difficult to understand what Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has in mind for his address to the nation tonight – but it's clear that it's something big.
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Protests over Egypt's Mubarak spread to US cities
From New York to San Francisco, thousands of Egyptians and their supporters demonstrated against the regime of Hosni Mubarak. Meanwhile, Obama administration officials met to plan their next steps.
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Can US kill American-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki? Judge to hear case.
American-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is hiding in Yemen, where he's a leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. He's trained terrorist recruits and helped prepare the Christmas Day bomber.
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Terrorism & Security
CIA ignored Jordanian intelligence before suicide bombing in Khost, Afghanistan
Jordanian intelligence has been crucial in the past, but its warnings were ignored before an Al Qaeda attack on a CIA base last year, according to the US spy agency.
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CIA admits 'missteps' in handling double agent in Afghanistan
The Chapman military base incident, where a double agent killed seven CIA agents, calls into question the wisdom of turning the Afghan conflict over to the CIA.
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NATO helicopter strike on Pakistan shows new strategy of 'hot pursuit'
NATO claims the helicopter strike was on the Afghanistan side of the border, but Pakistani officials say three Pakistani troops were killed in Kurram tribal agency.
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Rahm Emanuel: If he exits, an opportunity for Obama
Rahm Emanuel has played bad cop to the president’s good cop. Now, if Rahm Emanuel resigns, Obama could name a new right-hand man (or woman) to help him navigate the post-midterm reality.
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Terrorism & Security
US drone attacks bombard Haqqani network in Pakistan
The latest US drone attack killed 14 suspected militants in Pakistan, bringing the number of people killed by drones in September alone to 75 as the US targets the Haqqani network.
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Rahm Emanuel: expected departure could lead to West Wing shakeup
In the past, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has expressed an interest in being mayor of Chicago. The position will be open in 2011. If Emanuel leaves, it could have a knock-on effect.
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Anwar al-Awlaki: ACLU wants militant cleric taken off US 'kill list'
The US government has linked Anwar al-Awlaki, a US citizen in Yemen, to the Fort Hood shootings and the Christmas Day bombing. But the ACLU filed a lawsuit Monday to stop an alleged plan to assassinate him.
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James Clapper headed for hot seat in spy chief hearing
President Obama's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James Clapper, is expected to face a tough Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
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Top Secret America: Counter-terrorism apparatus is hidden, lacks oversight
Top Secret America, intelligence gathering by the government, has grown so unwieldy and expensive that no one really knows what it costs and how many are involved.
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North Korea: Latest rant could be tied to political transition
North Korea accused the US Monday of aggressive military moves in the zone separating the two Koreas. The North is undergoing a leadership transition.
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Who's afraid of talking to the Taliban? Many Afghans
As General Petraeus assumes command in Afghanistan, President Karzai is pushing Taliban negotiations, but many Afghan women and minorities resist such talks.
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Leon Panetta: Little new intelligence on Osama bin Laden
Leon Panetta told ABC News that Osama bin Laden is hiding amid Pakistan's rough terrain with "tremendous security around him."
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Key lawmakers resist Obama's pick of Clapper as intelligence chief
Retired Air Force Gen. James Clapper has plenty of experience in the intelligence bureaucracy. But key lawmakers aren't happy with Obama's pick to be Director of National Intelligence.
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Intelligence director Dennis Blair knew his days were numbered
Dennis Blair knew for months that his tenure would be coming to a close.
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CIA chief briefs Pakistan on Times Square terrorism suspect
CIA director briefed Pakistani officials on the Times Square terror suspect, Faisal Shahzad, who appeared in court on Tuesday.
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Pakistan increasingly playing ball to rein in Afghanistan Taliban
Pakistan army chief Ashfaq Kayani is in Washington this week, where he will discuss his country's strides against Al Qaeda and the Afghanistan Taliban.
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Terrorism & Security
CIA director says Al Qaeda on the run as a leader killed in US drone strike
As CIA Director Leon Panetta said recent attacks have crippled Al Qaeda and its leadership, officials announced that a drone attack killed an Al Qaeda member involved in the December attack on a CIA base in Afghanistan.
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