Obama weighs pace of Afghan pullout as US faces pressure
The Obama administration seeks a responsible wind down of combat in Afghanistan by 2014 while preserving gains. Officials outline reductions from 90,000 to 68,000 by September with NATO allies, and debate future post-2014 advisory roles amid deadly insider attacks and political pressure.
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Afghan villagers recount weekend public safety incident rampage
In Kandahar province two villages witnessed a mass casualty attack that killed 16 civilians including nine children. A U S Army staff sergeant is detained on probable cause for the shootings after allegedly entering homes and firing. Protests followed with calls for accountability and more security.
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Closing Stocks and Active NYSE Listings Today
New York close shows EMCCp and Exelon among most active, with prices ranging near 29.6 and 39.60. A broad list includes ExxonMobil, Ford, General Electric, Alcoa, IBM affiliates, Chevron, Coca Cola, Pfizer, Wal Mart, Wells Fargo, and Youku, with varied highs and lows across the session. The data covers multiple sectors and index trackers, highlighting market breadth and liquidity.
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Hogs Trade Modestly at Peoria Stockyards
Hogs at Peoria stockyards steady to modestly active with barrows and gilts in the 50s. Wives 1-2 230-260 lb at 58.50 to 59.00, 2-3 270-280 lb 57.00 to 58.50. Sows steady across 300-700 lb ranges. Boars over 300 lb at 21.00, under 300 lb 33.00. The Associated Press.
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Grain futures tilt higher on CBOT trading day
Grain futures mostly rose on Tuesday at the Chicago Board of Trade with May wheat down to 6.49 a bushel, May corn up to 6.62, May oats at 3.0750, and May soybeans jumping to 13.4875 a bushel.
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