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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:37:00 GMT

U.S Army searches for motive in Fort Hood shootings

Several hundred soldiers and family members from Fort Hood gather Friday evening on post for a candlelight vigil. STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: Fort Hood holds candlelight vigil for victims of shooting Residents of Killeen, Texas, complex say suspect gave them
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:37:00 GMT

Big Questions on Gunman; Few Details

Questions on Few Details - The New York Times NYTimes: - - - Big Questions on Few Details By CLIFFORD KRAUSS and JAMES DAO Published: November 7, 2009 Officials were not prepared to say whether the attack was the act of a lone and troubled man or
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:13:00 GMT

Family: Suspect's religion an issue

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is a U.S.-born citizen of Palestinian descent. He's accused of killing 13 people. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan taunted for being a Muslim, family says 'Allah is Love' bumper sticker torn off Hasan's car, apartment
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:47:00 GMT

Some Houston-area Muslims fear backlash after rampage

The 26-year-old combat medic from Sugar Land worships every Friday at Masjidu-ttaqwa on Fort Hood Road, where suspected shooter Nidal Malik Hasan attended services after moving to Killeen from Washington, D.C., in the summer. ?I just want to show myself
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:27:00 GMT

Inside the war zone at Fort Hood

FORT HOOD, Texas - Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted. A loud, popping noise. Moans. The sudden, urgent shout of 'Gun!'Smith poked his head over
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:17:00 GMT

U.S. drafting new deal with Asia's powerful nations

Ever since taking office, President Obama has signaled that the United States wants to improve relations with the powerhouse nations of East Asia, and he'll put his personal imprint on that when he travels to the region for the first time next week. The
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:11:00 GMT

Revolutionary War hero becomes honorary US citizen

WASHINGTON -- Finally, Gen. Casimir Pulaski became an American citizen on Friday, 230 years after the Polish nobleman died fighting for the as yet-unborn United States. President Barack Obama signed a joint resolution of the Senate and the House of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:54:00 GMT

Sotheby's $180 million take buoys hope for contemporary art market

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:54:00 GMT

US troops in Mass. mourn those killed at Fort Hood

Soldiers at the U.S. military's complex in Massachusetts that researches and develops support items for troops have joined colleagues worldwide to mourn 13 people killed during a shooting spree at Fort Hood in Texas.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:38:00 GMT

Los Angeles Moves to Ban Declawing of Cats

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:17:00 GMT

Los Angeles moves to ban declawing of cats

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles City Council has given preliminary approval to an ordinance that would ban the declawing of cats. The unanimous vote Friday follows a similar action by the Beverly Hills City Council a day earlier. A final vote in both
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:15:00 GMT

Civilian officer credited with halting rampage

FORT HOOD, Tex. - Sgt. Kimberly Munley, a civilian police officer, was taking her vehicle to be serviced Thursday when the killing began. Inside the soldier readiness facility on this Army post, Maj. Nidal M. Hasan opened fire with two pistols, one of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:35:00 GMT

US man charged with drunken driving after police call about stolen marijuana

SALEM, Ore. - Oregon police have charged a man with drunk driving after he called police to report his marijuana as stolen. Calvin Hoover, 21, told dispatchers early Tuesday someone had broken into his truck and stolen cash, a jacket and a small amount
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:12:00 GMT

Obama Quietly Visits Wounded Troops

There were no television cameras trailing President Obama on Friday afternoon as he visited wounded soldiers and family members at It is a standard practice for the president – the same rule his predecessors followed – when visiting troops injured in
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:11:00 GMT

Fort Hood Investigators Focus on Motive

The American flag flew at half-staff at Fort Hood on Friday morning. More Photos > KILLEEN, Tex. — Amid a public outpouring of grief on Friday for those gunned down at the Fort Hood Army base, new details emerged about the chaotic moments of the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:03:00 GMT

U.S. closes Home Federal Savings in Detroit

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank regulators closed Home Federal Savings Bank, of Detroit, on Friday, the 117th U.S. bank to fail this year as deteriorating loans continue to take their toll on financial institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp said
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:56:00 GMT

For Victims, Harm’s Way Was U.S. Soil

Men and women from small towns and big cities across the country were preparing to leave for a tour of duty or just returning home when they found themselves together at the Soldiers Readiness Processing Center at Fort Hood on Thursday. They could not
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:47:00 GMT

For Victims, Harms Way Was U.S. Soil

Men and women from small towns and big cities across the country were preparing to leave for a tour of duty or just returning home when they found themselves together at the Soldiers Readiness Processing Center at Fort Hood on Thursday. They could not
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Obama administration would talk to North Korea: aide

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Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:23:00 GMT

Tales of terror, heroism emerge from deadly rampage at Fort Hood

Reporting from Ft. Hood, Texas, and Los Angeles - As the death toll in Thursday's shooting rampage at Ft. Hood rose to 13, new details emerged today about the attack and its aftermath. Sgt. Andrew Hagerman, a military police officer, was one of those who
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:27:00 GMT

Orlando office shooting: 1 dead, 5 injured; police take suspect into custody

Orlando police confirmed that a man suspected in a deadly mass shooting in downtown Orlando has been taken into custody. The suspect, Jason Rodriguez, 40, is a former employee of Reynolds, Smith & Hill, a construction engineering firm. A SWAT team
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:25:00 GMT

U.S. women top Canada at Four Nations

Strong special teams and goaltending propelled the U.S. women to a 3-2 win over Canada on Friday at the Four Nations Cup in a preview of Saturday's championship game. American captain Natalie Darwitz scored a power-play goal and Hilary Knight a
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:20:00 GMT

US man charged with drunken driving after police call to about stolen marijuana

SALEM, Ore. - Oregon police have charged a man with drunk driving after he called police to report his marijuana as stolen. Calvin Hoover, 21, told dispatchers early Tuesday someone had broken into his truck and stolen cash, a jacket and a small amount
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:14:00 GMT

Berlusconi denies sex scandal

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has caused a buzz all over Italy this week with the release of a new book that simply asks the colorful premier about some equally colorful exploits. Excerpts from 'Donne di Cuori' ('Queens of Hearts'), written
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:11:00 GMT

Hillary Clinton will represent US at Berlin Wall

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Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:47:00 GMT

Orlando shooting: 1 dead, 5 injured; suspect in custody

Orlando police confirmed that a man suspected in a deadly mass shooting in downtown Orlando has been taken into custody. The suspect, Jason Rodriguez, 40, is a former employee of Reynolds, Smith & Hill, a construction engineering firm. A SWAT team
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:27:00 GMT

Ft. Hood Investigators Focus on Motive

The American flag flew at half-staff at Fort Hood on Friday morning. More Photos > KILLEEN, Tex. — Amid a public outpouring of grief on Friday for those gunned down at the Fort Hood Army base, new details emerged about the chaotic moments of the
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:19:00 GMT

Taliban: We have bodies of 2 U.S. soldiers

HERAT, Afghanistan - Two U.S. soldiers transporting supplies in Afghanistan were swept away by a river in Badghis province, a local official said Friday, and the Taliban said they were holding their bodies. Western regional police Chief Gen. Ikram Uddin
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:46:00 GMT

U.S. bill would overhaul annual phone fund

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Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:13:00 GMT

This Week in iReport: Bursting balloon, canoeing the Mississippi

This week in iReport, we blast off into the skies and splash into the vast waters of the Mississippi River. Take a look at how a group of college students send a weather balloon into near space. Meet iReporter Neal Moore who's ng his journey down the
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:08:00 GMT