A flag flies at half-mast to honor Fort Hood victims at a military base in Afghanistan.

(David Guttenfelder/AP)

David Guttenfelder/AP

A flag flies at half-mast to honor Fort Hood victims at a military base in Afghanistan.

War comes fiercely home: Blow by blow of Fort Hood rampage

The Fort Hood rampage, intense and horrific, was over in minutes - stopped by a heroic police officer. Soldiers who rushed to help the injured are still trying to comprehend what happened, and why.


H1N1 vaccine: Should inmates move up in line?

States are providing the H1N1 vaccine to high-risk groups, and in some cases that includes parts of the prison populations.


Kimberly Munley ended Fort Hood rampage using Virginia Tech lessons

Kimberly Munley, the police officer identified as bringing an end to Fort Hood rampage Thursday, applied protocols established in the aftermath of the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings.


High unemployment number puts pressure on Obama

The high unemployment number of 10.2 percent prompted Obama and his advisers to explain how they're on top of the situation.


Healthcare reform effort grinds slowly in the House

Healthcare reform vote Saturday may be delayed as Democratic leaders work to make sure they have the necessary 218 votes - including more conservative members of their own party.


Zelaya: US-brokered Honduras deal 'dead'

US Sen. Jim DeMint has said the US will recognize Nov. 29 presidential elections regardless of whether Zelaya is returned to office, which many nations around the world have demanded.


Darfur groups press US to get tough with Turkey over Bashir trip

President Bashir of Sudan, who faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes in Darfur, is scheduled to arrive Sunday in Turkey for an Islamic conference. Darfur groups want Bashir arrested.


At Brandeis, Goldstone defends UN war crimes report

Justice Richard Goldstone, at a Brandeis University forum, defended the UN report on war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas in the Gaza war. It was the first time he has publicly discussed the report with a high-level Israeli official.


Report: GPS parole monitoring of Phillip Garrido failed

A California Inspector General report Thursday slammed the state parole system for failing to track Phillip Garrido, the convicted sex offender who kidnapped Jaycee Dugard.


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