Petraeus to retire as Army chief and become CIA director
General David Petraeus bids farewell to the Army and prepares to lead the CIA on Sept six amid heightened pressure on al Qaida and other groups. The move comes less than a week before the tenth anniversary of the 9 11 attacks.
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Three ATF and Justice Officials Ousted Over Fast and Furious
The Justice Department fired three officials involved in the Fast and Furious operation. The acting ATF director and the U.S. attorney in Arizona resigned, while a prosecutor who worked on the case was reassigned to civil matters. The probe followed criticism of focusing on small gun violators rather than kingpins.
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National Guard delivers aid to cut-off Vermont towns after Irene floods
In Newfane Vermont the National Guard rushed food and water by helicopter to a dozen cut-off towns as floodwaters from Irene washed out roads and bridges. At least three people died and communities faced heavy damage with roads blocked and basements flooded.
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Congressional fight delays FEMA disaster aid replenishment
A dispute between the House and Senate over offsetting cuts threatens funds for FEMA's disaster coffers. Officials say Irene's damage plus growing costs make offsetting spending unrealistic, with billions needed to replenish the program in the next budget year.
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Automation dulls pilot skill and safety fears rise
The FAA committee warns that pilots rely too much on automation, reducing manual flying skills. Loss of control accidents, the most common airline crash type, rise as opportunities to fly manually shrink. Interviews with pilots and safety experts note complacency and missteps when automation fails.
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August Becomes Deadliest Month for U S Forces in Afghanistan
August 66 U S service members were killed in Afghanistan, surpassing 65 in July, with about half the deaths from a Chinook helicopter downing on Aug 6 killing 30. The toll heightens pressure on the Obama administration to accelerate troop withdrawals as fighting persists across the country.
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