Pentagon mulls more special ops to Syria
The Pentagon weighs adding ground special operations forces in Syria if the pilot 50-commandos mission shows progress against ISIL. A senior official said further deployments would depend on local forces gaining and holding ground, with a House hearing on counter ISIL strategy looming. Senators McCain and Graham urged deploying 20,000 U.S. troops to Iraq and Syria.
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Obama Urges Bold Deal at Paris Climate Summit
President Obama urged 196 nations to seal a landmark accord to curb greenhouse gas emissions. He framed cynicism as an enemy and stressed that America accepts its climate duty, signaling a possible turning point as leaders convene amid heightened security after Paris attacks. The talks run through December 11 with Locke aims to finish the pact.
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Cop who killed teenager posts bail in Chicago case
Chicago officer Jason Van Dyke, charged with first degree murder for the 2014 shooting of 17 year old Laquan McDonald, posted $150,000 of a $1.5 million bail and was released. Dashcam video showing the teen being shot was released as protests continued.
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Auto SUV Shortages Drive Record Sales Outlook
Auto industry officials anticipate Tuesday’s monthly sales reveal to show record SUV demand despite tight supply. Ford and Honda executives cite strong appetite for Explorer, Edge, Lincoln MKX, HR-V and CR-V. Subaru pledges more production as sales surge.
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