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CIA-Drones. Outside contractors are involved in assembling and loading missiles on drone aircraft used to attack Al Qaeda members, government officials say.

Lockerbie Convict. Britain and Scotland joined the U.S. in criticizing the triumphant return of the Lockerbie convict in Libya after he was released by Scotland.

Faith in Obama Drops. Public confidence in President Obama's leadership has declined sharply over the summer, amid intensifying opposition to health-care reform that threatens to undercut his attempt to enact major changes to the system, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.