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The attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi provoked a firestorm of criticism directed toward Rice after her appearance on Sunday talk shows in September. Eventually Rice met with her Republican critics, who accused Rice of twisting facts to play politics. And despite being publically defended by President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton, it's John Kerry who now becomes the next logical choice to be secretary of state. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)

President Obama's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq comes a year ahead of the presidential election. NBC's Chuck Todd looks at how this decision could influence voters.  (Nightly News)

President Obama's withdrawal decision is the result of an inability of the U.S. and Iraq to come to an agreement that would have left a few thousand military trainers in that country. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski has more.  (Nightly News)

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said "great progress" is being made in Afghanistan and withdrawal should be slow and careful. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) thinks it's time to "bring our troops home." (Meet the Press)

For U.S. troops, withdrawal operations are proving to be the biggest logistical operation since WWII. For Iraqis, the U.S. withdrawal signifies unfinished business. NBC's Richard Engel reports from Camp Liberty. 

David Gregory, host of NBC's "Meet the Press," discusses his exclusive interview with the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus. 

TODAY's Ann Curry jokes about ditching social networking while on vacation, comparing it to going without coffee. 

Sen. John McCain qeustions Gen. David Petraeus about the Obama administration's troop withdrawal timeline at his confirmation hearing to lead the war in Afghanistan. (NBC News)

After a week of violence, the nationwide vote is in many ways the final test of the Iraqi security forces, one that could directly impact U.S. plans to draw down troops. NBC's Richard Engel reports. (Nightly News)

Dec. 5: In an interview to be broadcast on Sunday's "Meet the Press," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates discuss the timetable for withdrawal from Afghanistan. (Meet the Press)