Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Iraq, will stay on the job there at least through late fall, says Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who is trying to beat back rumors that Petraeus is now being considered for other top military posts.

Taming the Tamil Tigers
They are among the most dangerous and deadly extremists in the world. They have murdered some 4,000 people in the past two years alone and have inspired terrorist groups like al Qaeda. And they have operatives right here in our own backyard. Learn how we are working to stop the Tamil Tigers.

Museum Rocket No Dud
History could have come to life in very much the wrong way at a veterans’ museum where a rocket on display for two years was discovered Wednesday to be live.

Webb Calls for Larger Navy Fleet
Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., called for a stronger Navy fleet during a speech Jan. 23 to the Surface Navy Association, where he also expressed frustration with Senate Republicans and the Bush administration for obstructionist tactics.

Soldier to be Tried in Iraqi’s Death
An Army sergeant accused of shooting a badly wounded and unarmed Iraqi insurgent in the stomach, then ordering a medic to suffocate him before fatally shooting him in the head will be tried in military court, his attorney said Jan. 24.

Apollo Theater launches public fundraising effort
So far, $51.5 million has been raised, $37 million of which was used to restore the theater s fa ade, install new seats and a new stage, and upgrade its facilities. Garden Q.&A. Q. My two very old and healthy Japanese camellias have outgrown […]

Fugitive Marine Indicted for Murder
A grand jury indicted a Marine on a first-degree murder charge Thursday in the death of a pregnant colleague, but a prosecutor said he wouldn’t seek the death penalty if the man is arrested in Mexico.

Oo-rah! A Squad of Actors Takes Lanford Wilson to the Marines
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U.S. Will Fight in Pakistan if Asked
“We remain ready, willing and able to assist the Pakistanis and to partner with them to provide additional training, to conduct joint operations, should they desire to do so,” Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Jan. 24. But so far, he said, Pakistan has not asked for assistance.

Gates Meets U2’s Bono to Talk Africa
In the Pentagon, “U2″ usually refers to an Air Force high-altitude spy plane, but this week it referred to the rock group, as lead singer Bono met with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates on Jan. 22.

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