http://www.mail.com/people/2910-david-petraeus.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/2910-david-petraeus.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2089568-obama-calls-congress-to-fund-embassy-security.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday tried to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to last year's deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya, calling on lawmakers to approve his request to increase funding for diplomatic security. Obama's call was the second step in as many days designed to combat GOP char... Thu, 16 May 2013 20:44:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2089568-obama-calls-congress-to-fund-embassy-security.html 2013-05-16T20:44:56Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2087348-petraeus-email-objected-to-benghazi-talking-points.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Then CIA-Director David Petraeus objected to the final talking points the Obama administration used after the deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, because he wanted to see more details revealed to the public, according to emails released Wednesday by the White House. Under pressure in the investigation that contin... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:21:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2087348-petraeus-email-objected-to-benghazi-talking-points.html 2013-05-16T00:21:49Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2088904-obama-tries-to-regain-control-amid-controversies.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Under mounting pressure, President Barack Obama on Wednesday released a trove of documents related to the Benghazi attack and forced out the top official at the Internal Revenue Service following revelations that the agency targeted conservative political groups. The moves were aimed at halting a perception spreading among both White House opponents and all... Wed, 15 May 2013 23:58:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2088904-obama-tries-to-regain-control-amid-controversies.html 2013-05-15T23:58:12Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2086452-jolie-girl-with-tattoo-to-woman-with.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — In her bad girl days, Angelina Jolie's body was a billboard for tattoos that said such things as "Billy Bob." Now she's sharing intimate details of her anatomy to help women at risk, going public with her preventive double mastectomy to greatly reduce her high odds of breast cancer. It's the latest peak in Jolie's turn-around from hedon... Wed, 15 May 2013 14:58:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2086452-jolie-girl-with-tattoo-to-woman-with.html 2013-05-15T14:58:54Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2077016-dept-sought-to-change-libya-talking-points.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Political considerations influenced the talking points that U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice used five days after the deadly Sept. 11 assault in Benghazi, Libya, with State Department and other senior administration officials asking that references to terror groups and prior warnings be deleted, according to department emails. The latest discl... Sat, 11 May 2013 01:10:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2077016-dept-sought-to-change-libya-talking-points.html 2013-05-11T01:10:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1983892-ex-cia-chief-aided-wwii-heros-arlington-burial.html ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — When Dr. Rene Joyeuse's request for burial at Arlington National Cemetery was rejected, the family of the decorated Swiss-born World War II spy launched a campaign to get the decision reversed. Months later, Joyeuse is getting his wish, thanks in part to the involvement of the nation's top covert operators, including CIA Director David Petraeus. ... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:55:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1983892-ex-cia-chief-aided-wwii-heros-arlington-burial.html 2013-03-28T06:55:23Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1981722-petraeus-affair-that-led-to-resignation.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — In his first public speech since resigning as head of the CIA, David Petraeus apologized for the extramarital affair that "caused such pain for my family, friends and supporters." The hero of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars struck a somber, apologetic tone as he spoke to about 600 people, including his wife and many uniformed and decorate... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:09:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1981722-petraeus-affair-that-led-to-resignation.html 2013-03-27T08:09:37Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1979746-david-petraeus-apologizes-conduct-affair.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Petraeus apologized Tuesday night to an audience of veterans for the conduct that led to his resignation as head of the CIA following the disclosure of an extramarital affair. "Needless to say, I join you keenly aware that I am regarded in a different light now than I was a year ago," Petraeus said. "I am also keenly aware that th... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:46:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1979746-david-petraeus-apologizes-conduct-affair.html 2013-03-27T05:46:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1972256-hunger-strike-hinders-dc-murder-trial-plans.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The already-bizarre criminal case of a slain German socialite and journalist has been brought to a virtual standstill by her husband's refusal to eat, which has left the defendant unable to sit or stand on his own and at risk of death. It's the latest twist in the case against Albrecht Muth, a fellow German expatriate whose behavior has ... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:12:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1972256-hunger-strike-hinders-dc-murder-trial-plans.html 2013-03-22T20:12:58Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1940274-brennan-cia-fills-3rd-key-national-security-job.html WASHINGTON (AP) — John Brennan took over Friday as director of the CIA, the finishing touch on President Barack Obama's national security team for his second term. The White House said Vice President Joe Biden swore Brennan in during a private ceremony in the Roosevelt Room, the morning after he won Senate confirmation amid a contentious debate. Republica... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:16:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1940274-brennan-cia-fills-3rd-key-national-security-job.html 2013-03-08T16:16:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1937486-filibuster-senate-confirms-brennan-cia.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed John Brennan to be CIA director Thursday after the Obama administration bowed to demands from Republicans blocking the nomination and stated explicitly there are limits on the president's power to use drones against U.S. terror suspects on American soil. The vote was 63-34 and came just hours after Republican Sen. Ra... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:40:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1937486-filibuster-senate-confirms-brennan-cia.html 2013-03-07T21:40:55Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1934868-senator-ends-long-floor-speech-blocking-cia-pick.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A tea party senator from Kentucky used an old-style filibuster lasting nearly 13 hours to block Senate confirmation of John Brennan's nomination to be CIA director. Sen. Rand Paul ended his filibuster shortly after midnight, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, also a Kentucky Republican, said he would continue to oppose Brennan's... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:55:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1934868-senator-ends-long-floor-speech-blocking-cia-pick.html 2013-03-07T06:55:26Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1931984-senate-panel-votes-to-approve-obamas-cia-nominee.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Intelligence Committee voted Tuesday to approve President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA after winning a behind-the-scenes battle with the White House over access to a series of top-secret legal opinions that justify the use of lethal drone strikes against terror suspects, including American citizens. John Brennan's insta... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:11:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1931984-senate-panel-votes-to-approve-obamas-cia-nominee.html 2013-03-06T00:11:31Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1929490-column-complex-politics-short-hand-problem.html WASHINGTON (AP) — From an early age, Americans are conditioned to see the world in sharp lines — black-and-white labels in a society where the reality is many shades of gray. The details, the subtleties? Well, those be damned. Look at Walt Disney World, which attracts visitors by reducing a complex national heritage to its most basic elements. There's so ... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:01:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1929490-column-complex-politics-short-hand-problem.html 2013-03-04T12:01:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1919994-us-europe-move-to-expand-role-syrian-conflict.html ROME (AP) — The United States and some European allies are edging closer to direct involvement in Syria's civil war with plans to deliver meals, medical kits and other forms of nonlethal assistance to the rebels battling President Bashar Assad. The U.S., Britain, France and Italy aren't planning to supply the Free Syrian Army with weapons or ammunition. B... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:30:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1919994-us-europe-move-to-expand-role-syrian-conflict.html 2013-02-27T22:30:15Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1901210-allen-retirement-opens-europe-command-slot.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is looking for a new candidate to lead American and allied forces in Europe after his first choice, Marine Gen. John Allen, bowed out Tuesday and announced his intention to retire for what he called personal reasons. The move further clouds the picture for Obama as he repositions key figures on his national securit... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:40:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1901210-allen-retirement-opens-europe-command-slot.html 2013-02-20T00:40:17Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1881094-us-commander-takes-helm-afghanistan.html KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford took charge of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan on Sunday as the coalition enters its final stretch of the more than 11-year-old war. The new commander faces daunting challenges, including making sure Afghan government forces are ready to take control and orchestrating the withdrawal of foreign force... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1881094-us-commander-takes-helm-afghanistan.html 2013-02-10T17:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1881660-commanders-foreign-forces-afghanistan.html A list of commanders of the International Security Assistance Force, according to the coalition's website. — Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, American, Feb. 10, 2013 to present — Marine Gen. John R. Allen, American, July 18, 2011-Feb. 10, 2013 — Army Gen. David Petraeus, American, July 4, 2010-July 18, 2011 — Lt. Gen. Nick Parker, British, June 23, 2010-July 4... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1881660-commanders-foreign-forces-afghanistan.html 2013-02-10T16:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1871660-brennans-cia-bid-chance-to-strike-critics.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate hearing on John Brennan's nomination to head the CIA could lay bare some parts of the secret war against al-Qaida: lethal drone strikes from covert bases against even American terror suspects, harsh interrogation methods and long detention of suspects without due process. Some of the practices produced revulsion among some in Co... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1871660-brennans-cia-bid-chance-to-strike-critics.html 2013-02-07T00:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1855502-ap-interview-top-us-general-confident-afghans.html KABUL (AP) — The top commander of U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan believes government security forces have improved faster than expected and will be ready to take the lead in the 11-year-old war against the Taliban when foreign combat forces take a back seat this spring. Marine Gen. John Allen told The Associated Press that the main job over the next two y... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1855502-ap-interview-top-us-general-confident-afghans.html 2013-01-30T10:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1840778-white-house-allens-nato-nomination-to-ahead.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Wednesday it will go ahead with Gen. John Allen's nomination to become commander of NATO forces in Europe, following his exoneration in a Pentagon investigation of questionable email exchanges with a Florida woman linked to the sex scandal that led David Petraeus to resign as CIA director. If confirmed by the Senate,... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1840778-white-house-allens-nato-nomination-to-ahead.html 2013-01-23T18:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1839124-us-afghan-commander-cleared-petraeus-email-case.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon investigation has cleared Gen. John Allen, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, of professional misconduct in exchanging emails with a civilian woman linked to the sex scandal that led retired Gen. David Petraeus to resign as CIA director. Pentagon press secretary George Little said Tuesday that Defense Secretary Leon Panett... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1839124-us-afghan-commander-cleared-petraeus-email-case.html 2013-01-23T05:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1837602-army-general-defers-plea-hearing-sex-charges.html FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — An Army general brought back from Afghanistan to face court-martial on a series of sexual misconduct charges deferred entering a plea Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair, who served five combat tours, is headed to trial following a spate of highly publicized military sex scandals involving high-ranking officers that has triggered ... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1837602-army-general-defers-plea-hearing-sex-charges.html 2013-01-23T00:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1832988-sex-major-reason-military-commanders-fired.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair, fired from his command in Afghanistan last May and now facing a court-martial on charges of sodomy, adultery and pornography and more, is just one in a long line of commanders whose careers were ended because of possible sexual misconduct. Sex has proved to be the downfall of presidential candidates, members ... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1832988-sex-major-reason-military-commanders-fired.html 2013-01-21T01:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1805166-obama-digs-fight-hagel-brennan-picks.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Digging in for a fight, President Barack Obama riled Senate Republicans and some Democrats, too, on Monday by nominating former senator and combat veteran Chuck Hagel to lead the Pentagon and anti-terrorism chief John Brennan as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Hagel and Brennan, in separate Senate confirmation heari... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1805166-obama-digs-fight-hagel-brennan-picks.html 2013-01-08T03:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1805124-obamas-cia-pick-chose-spycraft-priesthood.html WASHINGTON (AP) — John Brennan was headed for the priesthood when, while sitting idly on a bus as a student at Fordham University in the 1970s, he stumbled on a recruiting ad for the CIA. Now, after years of poring through intelligence, trekking with Mideast tribesmen and overseeing some of America's most controversial and lethal counterterror missions, he's pursuing a calli... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1805124-obamas-cia-pick-chose-spycraft-priesthood.html 2013-01-07T21:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1804426-obama-taps-homeland-security-aide-to-head-cia.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has tapped White House homeland security adviser John Brennan as his nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. Obama on Monday appeared with Brennan in the East Room of the White House to name him as his pick to succeed former CIA chief David Petraeus, who resigned in November after admitting to an affair wi... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1804426-obama-taps-homeland-security-aide-to-head-cia.html 2013-01-07T17:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1801490-mcchrystal-takes-blame-rolling-stone-article.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaking out for the first time since he resigned, retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal takes the blame for a Rolling Stone article and the unflattering comments attributed to his staff about the Obama administration that ended his Afghanistan command and army career. "Regardless of how I judged the story for fairness or accuracy, responsibil... Sun, 06 Jan 2013 03:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1801490-mcchrystal-takes-blame-rolling-stone-article.html 2013-01-06T03:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1800620-obama-round-natl-security-team-week.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama may round out his new national security leadership team next week, with a nomination for defense secretary expected and a pick to lead the Central Intelligence Agency possible. Former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska is the front-runner for the top Pentagon post. Acting CIA director Michael Morell and Obama ... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1800620-obama-round-natl-security-team-week.html 2013-01-05T04:07:00Z