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Libya intervention: What's the endgame?

Allied forces have imposed a no-fly zone over Libya, Pentagon officials say. But many in Washington remain uneasy about an engagement whose objectives seem less than clear.
Mubarak stepping down in Egypt: Was it a coup?

With Hosni Mubarak stepping down, the transfer of power to the military seems like a coup. But new lines of authority in Egypt are not clear, and the Army is not the only actor on the political stage.
Gen. David Petraeus takes over in Afghanistan: Will it make a difference?

Gen. David Petraeus, who replaced ousted Gen. Stanley McChrystal, is a widely respected officer who wrote the Army's counterinsurgency manual and helped craft US policy in Afghanistan.
Times Square bomb: Did Pakistan Taliban send its 'C' team?

If Faisal Shahzad, the suspect in the Times Square bomb case, trained with the Pakistan Taliban, as US officials say, why was his bomb so poorly built?
Three crucial questions in the 'Jihad Jane' case

As the case proceeds against 'Jihad Jane,' or Colleen LaRose, here are three crucial questions to consider.
'Jihad Jane': How does Al Qaeda recruit US-born women?

The case of 'Jihad Jane' raises troubling questions about the ability of Al Qaeda to attract US-born women to terrorism.
Stewart Nozette: The American who wanted to spy for Israel

Stewart Nozette, who appeared in court Tuesday, was a scientist for NASA and the Department of Energy with 'top secret' clearance. He was caught by FBI agents posing as members of Israel's spy agency.
McCain's middle way on nuclear weapons

He criticized both parties and wants new pacts with Russia and China.
Stresses still high on U.S. military

Bush announced Thursday that Army tours will be cut to 12 months.