Obama defends bin Laden raid amid 9/11 anniversary
President Obama argues his decision to kill Osama bin Laden was decisive and necessary. He frames Romney as unprepared for such hard calls and cites past statements on the manhunt. NBC special to recount the operation features Obama and his security team reacting to the raid and its impact on foreign policy.
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EPA official resigns after crucify remark in energy region
Al Armendariz, the top EPA official for a five state oil region including Texas and New Mexico, resigns after Republicans highlighted his two year old remark that he would “crucify” violators. He apologized and said the words do not reflect his work. Acting regional administrator Sam Coleman assumes duties.
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Underreporting of Afghan insider attacks by ISAF raised
The Associated Press finds ISAF under reports insider and near miss attacks by Afghan soldiers and police on U.S. and allied troops. Incidents include a missed Afghan fire on Americans, a Kandahar police shoot, and a deadly insider attack on Staff Sgt. Britton midale. ISAF limits details on 2011 fatal attacks, citing classification.
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