Video: Gen. David Petraeus makes case for more time
In his first interview since taking command in Afghanistan, Gen. Petraeus acknowledged the challenges that lay ahead. NBC's David Gregory reports. (Nightly News)

Video: Petraeus: ‘Situation on the ground’ drives advice
In an interview to air Sunday on “Meet the Press,” Gen. David Petraeus discusses the July 2011 deadline for beginning the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. (Meet the Press)

Video: Deadly day for U.S. troops in Kandahar
General Petraeus' warning that things would probably get worse for U.S troops in Afghanistan this summer before they got better has proven true. NBC's Jim Maceda reports. (Nightly News)

Video: At confirmation hearing, Mattis pulls no punches
NBC's Jim Miklaszewski profiles of Gen. James Mattis, the man the President Obama picked to take over as CentCom Commander now that General David Petraeus is back in Afghanistan. (Nightly News)

Video: Obama: ‘We confront urgent challenges’
President Obama talks about the federal response to the devastating storms, and announces that current CIA Director Leon Panetta will replace Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and Gen. David Petraeus will lead the CIA. (NBC News)

Video: France threatens to pull troops out of Afghanistan
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is threatening to pull nearly 4,000 troops out of Afghanistan after four French troops were killed by a member of the Afghan military. (NewsNation)

Video: Scope of leak ‘unprecedented,’ says Mullen
Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the leak of secret Afghan war documents with David Gregory on “Meet the Press.” (Meet the Press)

Video: Scores injured, killed in Pakistan twin blasts
At least 65 people were killed and more than 100 others were wounded when a pair of suicide bombers struck outside a government office along the Afghan border. Contessa Brewer reports. (Other)

Video: Mission of mercy turns deadly for Americans
A grueling trek to bring aid to remote Afghan villages ended when 10 members of a Christian medical team – including 6 Americans – were gunned down in a gruesome attack. NBC’s Richard Engel reports. (Nightly News)

The View – President Obama on Economy, Afghan War Support
Part 2: President Obama touts auto industry progress and addresses criticism for his military strategy in Afghanistan.Add this to your queueAdded: Thu Jul 29 17:47:08 UTC 2010Air date: Thu Jul 29 00:00:00 UTC 2010Duration: 09:17Rating: 3.8 / 5.0