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Preacher 'Prays' About His Decision to Burn Qurans

By Mara GaySep 7th 2010 – 3:28PM
John Raoux, AP

John Raoux, AP

(Sept. 7) -- The Rev. Terry Jones said today he is "praying" about his decision to burn copies of the Quran on the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, but made his comments in front of a sign suggesting that he would move forward with it despite warnings from top military officials that doing so would endanger U.S....

Petraeus to Review Rules of Engagement, But Big Changes Unlikely

By Paul WachterJul 7th 2010 – 8:21AM

The Rolling Stone article that cost Gen. Stanley McChrystal his job also revealed another kink in the U.S. war effort: "For many troops, the strict rules of engagement -- overlaid with tactical directives meant to limit civilian casualties -- are a source of confusion and, they contend, are putting U.S. soldiers in greater...

Background on david patraeus

David Howell Petraeus (; born November 7, 1952) is the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

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