McNamara was a very interesting, tragic historical figure who in later life came to recognize the error of his ways.
We can learn from his mistakes.
MOSCOW (AP) - Saying the U.S. and Russia "must lead by example," President Barack Obama has reached a preliminary deal with his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev (dih-MEE'-tree med-VYEH'-dyev), to reduce their nations' nuclear weapons stockpiles. The agreement commits the two nations to cut the number of warheads to as few as 1,500 each and the number of long-range missiles for delivering nuclear bombs to between 500 and 1,100.
KABUL (AP) - The U.S. military says two more American troops have been killed in a blast in southern Afghanistan. That brings to six the number of Americans killed in the country today. Meanwhile, the Taliban claims it captured a U.S. soldier last week, though it's not offering any proof.
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that General Motors can sell the bulk of its assets to a new company, but it appears that ruling will be appealed. A Chicago law firm representing people who have sued GM in several auto accident cases has filed paperwork to do it. GM is facing a government deadline Friday to get the sale done.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The thousands of Michael Jackson fans selected to attend tomorrow's memorial service have started to gather at Dodger Stadium to pick up their tickets. One Arizona woman who says she grew up with Jackson's music says she's excited about the event but expects it to be "extremely sad." A former Jackson business associate says the singer's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will be among those attending the service at Staples Center.
GENEVA (AP) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the world body may need more than $1 billion to fight the swine flu pandemic for the rest of this year. He says the money is needed to ensure the poorest countries get vaccine supplies and antivirals, but the funds have not come in as expected. Ban tells reporters in Geneva that the relative mildness of the pandemic so far should not be taken for granted.
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