War

Obama sends more troops back into Iraq, but he calls them advisors.

"When coupled with previously announced steps, Obama's actions could put about 600 additional U.S. troops back on the ground in Iraq. The 300 military advisers he announced Thursday would join up to 275 being positioned in and around Iraq to provide security and support for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and other American interests."

But there's more...

"Though not specifically mentioning airstrikes, an option the U.S. has been considering, Obama said he was leaving open the possibility of "targeted and precise military action" in the future. He said the U.S. also would increase its intelligence efforts in Iraq and create joint operations centers in Baghdad and northern Iraq."

So he's also sending an undisclosed number of CIA combat troops. Obama lawlessly does this without getting a declaration of war from Congress.

The map of Iraq is being redrawn along sectarian lines.

At least 424 people were killed today and 19 more were wounded. All but nine of the fatalities were militants.