Army General Martin Dempsey, the new U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has extensive experience in the Middle East, although less in Afghanistan, where he is to oversee a transition of power to Afghan forces. Sworn in Friday outside Washington, Dempsey is seen as an extroverted leader who is proud of his working-class, […]
New U.S. Military Chief Experienced in Middle East
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 3:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Veteran US Army General Becomes New Joint Chiefs Chairman
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
Retiring Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, leaving his post as chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said he believes Pakistan is critical to a solution in the region. Mullen spoke at a ceremony outside Washington where his successor, U.S. Army General Martin Dempsey, was sworn in as the nation’s top military officer. The […]
Hurricane Ophelia Strengthens Near Bermuda
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. weather forecasters say Hurricane Ophelia has strengthened near Bermuda and could bring tropical storm-force winds to the British territory on Saturday. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said in its latest bulletin Friday that Ophelia had intensified to a Category 3 storm with winds of 185 kilometers per hour. The system was located 935 […]
Veteran US Army General Becomes New Joint Chiefs Chairman
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 1:55 pm (UTC-5)
Retiring Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, leaving his post as chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said he believes there is no solution to the conflict in Afghanistan without Pakistan. Mullen spoke at a ceremony outside Washington where his successor, U.S. Army General Martin Dempsey, was sworn in as the nation’s top military […]
Veteran US Army General Becomes New Joint Chiefs Chairman
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Army General Martin Dempsey has been sworn in as the nation’s top uniformed officer. At the event outside Washington, President Barack Obama described General Dempsey as one of the military’s most battle-tested officers. The 37-year veteran replaces retiring Navy Admiral Mike Mullen as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dempsey’s career includes two […]
US Consumer Confidence Improves
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
U.S. consumers grew less pessimistic in late September, which could lead to improved consumer spending, a key driver of the economy. Friday’s report from the University of Michigan shows consumer sentiment improved modestly, as frustration with political wrangling in Washington faded somewhat. But the data still show Americans worried about high unemployment, a troubled housing […]
US Incomes Decline Slightly
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 9:15 am (UTC-5)
Incomes dropped slightly in the United States in August, the first decline in about two years. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department says consumers saved less and boosted spending slightly. Economists watch consumer income and spending closely because consumer demand drives most U.S. economic activity. Consumer spending has been hampered by high unemployment, stagnant wages, […]
US Sees Surge in Multiracial Population
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 8:35 am (UTC-5)
New figures released by the U.S. government from last year’s population count show the number of Americans who identify themselves as multiracial grew during the last decade. The Census Bureau says the number of Americans who described themselves as partly white and partly black grew to 1.8 million between 2000 and 2010, more than doubling […]
Veteran US Army General to Become New Joint Chiefs Chairman
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Army General Martin Dempsey will be sworn as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Friday. President Barack Obama will be in attendance when the 37-year veteran becomes the nation’s top uniformed officer, replacing retiring Navy Admiral Mike Mullen. Mr. Obama nominated Dempsey to succeed Mullen in May, only a month after […]
Dozens Arrested at US Military Aircraft Factory
Posted September 30th, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. Justice Department says three dozen current and former workers at a Boeing factory in the northeastern state of Pennsylvania have been arrested for illegally selling or buying prescription drugs. Agents from the FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration raided a plant Thursday owned by U.S. aviation giant Boeing that builds aircraft for the U.S. […]
