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Live: Obama's counterterrorism defense

U.S. President Obama speaks at the National Defense University in WashingtonThe president will explain the need for drones and Guantanamo.


Thu May 23 08:12:59 UTC 2013
More arrests after grisly London terror attack

An armed soldier stands guard at the gate of the Royal Artillery Barracks near the scene of a terror attack in Woolwich, southeast London, Thursday, May 23, 2013. Police remained at the scene throughout the night after a brutal attack in a London street Wednesday, which left one member of the armed forces dead and two injured, and the two attackers were also hospitalised. The British government Cabinet's emergency committee immediately called a meeting and Prime Minister David Cameron's office said security was stepped up at barracks across London. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)Counterterrorism officials detain two on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.


Thu May 23 12:28:34 UTC 2013
Get ready for a ‘xxtremely active’ hurricane season

New Forecasting Tool Eyed for Hurricane SeasonPeople should prepare now for a doozy of a year, forecasters say.


Thu May 23 11:56:38 UTC 2013