NATION Rapid expansion of U.S.-trained Afghan security force comes at a cost Soldiers, policemen far from ready to take over country, casting doubt on Pentagon’s focus on numbers. ( by Rajiv Chandrasekaran , The Washington Post) Meningitis outbreak puts researchers in unexplored territory New form of the disease is without precedent. ( by David Brown , The… Read More Sunday News Headlines 10.21.12
NATION Interior approves first section of 146-mile power line The Obama administration says the project will improve the grid; environmentalists say it will harm public lands. ( by Darryl Fears , The Washington Post) Duncan reaches out to teachers The education secretary said the Obama administration understands many educators feel besieged. ( by Lyndsey Layton , The… Read More Today’s Newsheadlines 10.03.12
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS In Syria, U.S. intelligence gaps The United States is struggling to develop a clear understanding of opposition forces inside the country, according to U.S. officials. (By Greg Miller and Joby Warrick) James Holmes appears in court The Colorado massacre suspect, his hair dyed reddish-orange, seemed lethargic at his first court hearing and did… Read More Today’s News Headlines 07.30.12
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