NBC Politics: First Thoughts: Obama's repeat performance in Berlin
Obama’s repeat performance in Berlin… President talks Afghanistan, NSA surveillance, and Syria in press conference with Germany’s Merkel… House passes abortion-ban measure… CBO says “Gang of Eight” immigration bill will lower deficit b … Full story
Injured marine becomes fitness model
Four years ago, Alex Minsky nearly died from an IED blast in Afghanistan that cost him part of his right leg, but today he is overcoming his injuries and struggles with alcoholism to inspire others as a fitness model. NBC’s Tamron Hall reports.
Afghan president Karzai suspends talks with US
Afghanistan’s president Hamid Karzai suspended talks with the United States about American forces staying in Afghanistan after 2014 in protest to U.S. peace talks with the Taliban.
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Taliban kills four Americans ahead of Thursday’s peace talks
P.J. Crowley, the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, discusses whether U.S. should be negotiating with the Taliban.
June 18: Nightly News Tuesday broadcast
Surveillance prevented at least 10 U.S. terror attacks, NSA says; Obama to speak at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin; Taliban announces willingness to talk with US; ‘Days of Rambo are over’: women to enter combat roles; More protests expected as Brazilians decry corruption; Tornado touches down near Denv
Taliban announces willingness to talk with US
After 12 years fighting our nation’s longest war, NATO is handing over control of national security to the Afghans and the Taliban has agreed to talks with the U.S. NBC’s Duncan Golestani reports.
‘Days of Rambo are over’: Women to enter combat roles
Physical standards will not be lowered for women, who will be required to do the same tasks as the men they work alongside. Women have already been battle-tested under enemy fire in Iraq and Afghanistan, and some say if women are given the chance, they’ll make the cut. NBC’s Jim Miklaszewski reports
Afghan forces take control of country’s security
Twelve years after the Taliban were toppled from power in Afghanistan, international troops have handed over responsibility for security to the country's army. But as the ceremony took place, a suicide bomb killed three people, a reminder of the constant challenge that lies ahead. ITN’s Nick Thatche
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Naeem, a spokesman for the Office of the Taliban of Afghanistan, stands next to a translator speaking during the opening of the Taliban Afghanistan Political Office in Doha
Muhammad Naeem , a spokesman for the Office of the Taliban of Afghanistan, stands next to a translator speaking during the opening of the Taliban Afghanistan Political Office in Doha June 18, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous
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Afghan security forces arrive after an operation in the Sorkhrod district of Jalalabad province, June 19, 2013. Police officers captured two suspected Taliban insurgents and killed four others during the overnight ambush, according to deputy provincial police chief Masoon Khan Hashimi. REUTERS/Parwi
An Afghan policeman keeps watch after an operation in Sorkhrod district of Jalalabad province
An Afghan policeman keeps watch after an operation in Sorkhrod district of Jalalabad province, June 19, 2013. Police officers captured two suspected Taliban insurgents and killed four others during the overnight ambush, according to deputy provincial police chief Masoon Khan Hashimi. REUTERS/Parwiz
