RENEWED MIDEAST FIGHTING. Testing Israeli Defense System.
Israel increases its aerial assault on Hamas targets inside Gaza as its troops prepare for a possible ground invasion. Meanwhile, a missile defense shield jointly developed with the U.S. is intercepting 90 percent of Palestinian rockets that appear to be a threat.

TERRORISM IN BENGHAZI. US Was Attacked By Terrorists.
Petraeus informs U.S. lawmakers at a closed-door testimony, but does not clearly state when CIA reached that conclusion.

U.N. NIKE INSPECTION. Nuclear Inspectors Worried About Iran.

US Military Joint Chiefs are holding a meeting in 'Ethics, Behavior. Toppers want to keep philandering from infecting their ranks.

The U.S. military's brass will be meeting next week to discuss the scandal that forced retired Gen. David Petraeus to resign. The group wants to make sure senior military leaders aren't taking the same risks with their careers.

Petraeus reportedly had an extended affair with his biographer, 40-year-old Paula Broadwell, a reserve Army officer. Petraeus, 60, has been married to his wife Holly for 38 years.

VIOLENCE ALONG GAZA. Ground Attack
More attacks as Israel responds to Palestinian airstrikes by moving troops and heavy weapons in Gaza.

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. Vietnam Veterans Parade.
A train slams into a parade float headed to an event honoring wounded veterans, killing at least four and injuring many others in Texas.

OBAMA, CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS MEET. Are US Toppers Serious On Fiscal Cliff?
Claims from both sides of a willingness to make a deal, our divided government's ability to attack economic woes is no guarantee now, nor ever..

Obama toured Staten Island along with Gov. Cuomo, Mayor Bloomberg, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer.

The president promised to work with Congress to come up with the resources necessary to support the restoration of the area.Obama arrived on Staten Island via helicopter.
He also toured parts of Queens and Brooklyn that were hit hard by Sandy.

PRESIDENT AND HOUSE SPEAKER SPARRING. Over US Most Richest.
Obama urges congress to allow taxes to increase on the rich. This would hurt the economy and stunt job growth, says a Republican Party leader.

KILLER ISRAELI AIR STRIKE. Hamas' Military Commander Taken Out.
Israel airstrikes in the Gaza Strip are the beginning of a broader operation against the Islamic militants. A ground war follows as Palestinians and Israelis have since been killed.

NEW CHINESE TOPPERS. Communist Government Announces Leadership.