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Gibbs: Obama closer to decision on Afghanistan

Gibbs: Obama closer to decision on Afghanistan


The White House says President Barack Obama is almost finished gathering information and advice on how to proceed in Afghanistan.

Obama says he will not rush Afghanistan decision

Obama says he will not rush Afghanistan decision


President Barack Obama is promising Marine and Navy personnel at a Florida base that he "will never rush" choosing whether to send U.S. troops into war

14 Americans killed in Afghanistan

14 Americans killed in Afghanistan


Helicopter crashes killed 14 Americans on Monday -- 11 troops and three drug agents -- in the deadliest day for the U.S. mission in Afghanistan in more than four years. The deaths came as President Barack Obama prepared to meet his national security team for a sixth full-scale conference on the future of the troubled war.

Pakistan prepares new offensive against Taliban

Pakistan prepares new offensive against Taliban


Pakistan's military is again setting its sights on the Taliban's sanctuary along the country's border. This, after nearly two weeks of deadly bombings across the country.

Metro East reservists deploying to Iraq

Metro East reservists deploying to Iraq

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Eleven men and women from the Metro East will be part of the 458th Transportation Detachment deploying to Iraq.

Afghan election recount begins; two more NATO deaths

Afghan election recount begins; two more NATO deaths


Election workers began recounting ballots from the disputed Aug. 20 presidential election Monday, and a senior official said he expected to announce late next week whether President Hamid Karzai had won or would face a runoff with his main rival.

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Knitting needles get woman in trouble with Homeland Security

Knitting needles get woman in trouble with Homeland Security


A Texas woman is trying to figure out just why a pair of knitting needles got her kicked out of a government office.

Defense chief to propose weapons cuts

Defense chief to propose weapons cuts


Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday recommended halting production of the F-22 fighter jet and scrapping a new helicopter for the president as he outlined deep cuts to many of the military's biggest weapons programs.

Jurors Weigh Verdict In 1st Guantanamo Trial

Jurors Weigh Verdict In 1st Guantanamo Trial


America's first war crimes trial since World War II went to the jury Monday as a panel of six U.S. military officers began deliberating whether to send Osama bin Laden's former driver away for life.

Missouri Army National Guard Has Deployed 10,000 Since 911; Still in Good Shape for State Emergencies

Missouri Army National Guard Has Deployed 10,000 Since 911; Still in Good Shape for State Emergencies


Missouri National Guard Adjutant General King Sidwell addressed these issues Friday, when more troops deployed from Jefferson Barracks.

Lebanon, Missouri Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

Lebanon, Missouri Soldier Killed in Afghanistan


A 21-year-old soldier from Lebanon, Missouri died over the weekend in Afghanistan while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

Family, Friends & Strangers Remember Festus Soldier Killed in Iraq

Family, Friends & Strangers Remember Festus Soldier Killed in Iraq


A soldier from Festus was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

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