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Afghanistan To Test Petraeus' Master Plan

U.S. Marines take cover as they are involved in a gun battle in March during a patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan. In February, U.S.-led troops set out to rid the area of insurgents and set up a viable local government. But Taliban militants have returned to the area. Dusan Vranic/AP hide caption

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Afghanistan To Test Petraeus' Master Plan

Concerns are increasing over what is seen as a faltering war effort in Afghanistan, and whether the new counterinsurgency strategy will succeed. Eyes are on Gen. David Petraeus to see how — and even if — he revises the plan.

Afghanistan To Test Petraeus' Master Plan

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Tuesday

Experts To Russia: Forget Spies; Read The Newspaper

In this courtroom sketch, some of the defendants are seen in Manhattan federal court in New York on Monday. They are among 11 people the FBI has arrested for allegedly serving for years as secret agents of Russia's intelligence agency, the SVR, with the goal of penetrating U.S. government policymaking circles. Elizabeth Williams/AP hide caption

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Experts To Russia: Forget Spies; Read The Newspaper

The Justice Department complaints against 11 Russians accused of acting as unregistered foreign agents are filled with spy novel elements such as bag drops and encoded messages. Even 20 years after end of the Cold War, it's not unusual for Russian spies to get caught in Western countries. What makes the current case unusual is the type of information the 11 alleged spies were after.

Monday

The Impact of War

What Would You Ask Gen. David Petraeus?

With growing doubts over the way ahead in Afghanistan, confirmation hearings are set to begin for Gen. David Petraeus. The counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan calls for a surge of U.S. troops, many of whom are already on their way. But little progress has been seen on the ground.

What Would You Ask Gen. David Petraeus?

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Friday

CIA Files Show U.S. Blindsided By Korean War

Gen. William K. Harrison, Jr., seated at left, and North Korean Gen. Nam Il, seated at right, sign armistice documents in Armistice Hall in Panmunjom, a no man's land between the Koreas, on July 26, 1953. AP hide caption

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CIA Files Show U.S. Blindsided By Korean War

A batch of newly declassified CIA documents indicates the United States and the South Korean government were caught unprepared for the conflict, in part because of intelligence failures and mistaken assumptions. Arguably, the United States is still paying the price for the intelligence blunders of 60 years ago.

CIA Files Show U.S. Blindsided By Korean War

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World

McChrystal's Exit Puts Military-Civilian Ties In Focus

Two days after President Obama replaced Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. commander of the war in Afghanistan, with Gen. David Petraeus, the focus now is on how to move forward with the war strategy that depends on military officers and their civilian partners working together.

McChrystal's Exit Puts Military-Civilian Ties In Focus

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Thursday

World

The Way Forward In Afghanistan Post-McChrystal

Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the overall strategy for the Afghan war would remain unchanged with Gen. David Petraeus in charge. But, after nine years of fighting, and in the midst of a surge, the military faces a jump in violence and insurgent activity.

The Way Forward In Afghanistan Post-McChrystal

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Wednesday

Afghan Shift: McChrystal Out, Petraeus In

President Obama stands with Gen. David Petraeus (right) and Vice President Biden on Wednesday in the Rose Garden as he announces that Petraeus will replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption

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Afghan Shift: McChrystal Out, Petraeus In

President Obama accepted Gen. Stanley McChrystal's resignation as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan on Wednesday and replaced him with Gen. David Petraeus (above right), head of U.S. Central Command. McChrystal was pushed out over his blistering remarks about administration officials quoted in a magazine interview.

The Impact of War

McChrystal Resigns, Obama Names Petraeus

In a speech from the Rose Garden, President Obama announced he has relieved Gen. Stanley McChrystal of his duties as U.S. commander in Afghanistan. Obama said he believes it is "the right decision for our national security," and named Gen. David Petraeus to replace him.

McChrystal Resigns, Obama Names Petraeus

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Tuesday

'Shocking' Report: U.S. Funding Afghan Warlords

Two U.S. soldiers walk past a group of Afghan men resting on top of a destroyed tank in the Panjshir Valley of Afghanistan in September 2005. David Guttenfelder/AP hide caption

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World

'Shocking' Report: U.S. Funding Afghan Warlords

American tax dollars are supporting warlords who provide protection for U.S. supply convoys in Afghanistan, according to a new congressional report. A House subcommittee chairman calls this "a protection racket in Afghanistan that would make Tony Soprano proud."

'Shocking' Report: U.S. Funding Afghan Warlords

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McChrystal Calls Out White House 'Wimps,' Gets Summons

Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, was summoned back to Washington by the President after he slammed Vice President Joe Biden and "the wimps in the White House" to Rolling Stone. McChrystal issued an apology for his "poor judgement," but faces calls for his resignation.

McChrystal Calls Out White House 'Wimps,' Gets Summons

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N.Y. Car Bomb Suspect Pleads Guilty, Details Plot

This undated booking mug released by the U.S. Marshals Service shows Faisal Shahzad. At the time of his first court appearance May 18, authorities said his willingness to talk kept him out of court for two weeks, speeding up the progress of an investigation into the Times Square plot. U.S. Marshals Service/AP hide caption

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N.Y. Car Bomb Suspect Pleads Guilty, Details Plot

Pakistan-born U.S. citizen Faisal Shahzad has admitted to conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction and other charges. After pleading guilty Monday, he surprised the court by detailing his actions and motivations in a half-hour conversation with the judge. He faces a life sentence, and though he has been cooperating with investigators, no plea agreement was reached.

Monday

Would-Be Bombers In U.S. Hampered By Logistics

An image of terrorism suspect Faisal Shahzad is seen on a TV screen as Attorney General Eric Holder and other officials hold a news briefing last month about the investigation into the attempted May 1 bombing of Times Square. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Would-Be Bombers In U.S. Hampered By Logistics

Car bombs and suicide attacks are commonplace in Afghanistan and Iraq. But so far, terrorists have had little success launching those kinds of attacks here. Among the reasons: It is hard to get explosive materials in the U.S.; putting together a bomb is a complicated process; and those kinds of attacks require a team to get them off the ground.

Would-Be Bombers In U.S. Hampered By Logistics

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