Christian Science Monitor | USA

After Fort Hood shooting: attention on Muslims in US military

08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The alleged shooter last week at Fort Hood is Muslim. But the overall picture of Muslims in the military is hardly one of strife and fundamentalism.

Fort Hood rampage: Shooter acted alone, officials say. But why?

08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Dozens of investigators at Fort Hood are building a psychological profile of the suspect, Nidal Malik Hasan, as they try to understand the motive. Belligerent fanaticism, deepening anger over the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and fear about deployment may have played a role.

Supreme Court case: juvenile offenders serving life in prison

08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The Supreme Court on Monday takes up two cases that explore the question: Should juveniles convicted of nonlethal crimes be sentenced to life in prison without parole?

Supreme Court to decide: What kind of innovations get a patent?

08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The Supreme Court on Monday takes up this fundamental question in patent law. The answer holds billion-dollar implications for the US economy.

Fort Hood eyewitness ran toward the shooting, capturing the scene

07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

At Fort Hood, Army filmmaker and Iraq war vet Elliot Valdez raced to the scene of the shooting, filming the aftermath of tragedy and heroism. What he recorded will help officials understand what happened.

Kimberly Munley ended Fort Hood rampage using Virginia Tech lessons

07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

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.

Ft. Hood massacre: Did Army miss warning signs?

07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Some reports suggest the alleged shooter in the Ft. Hood massacre, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, was troubled. That raises questions about how well-equipped the Army is to spot disturbed individuals.

Orlando shooting comes as trend in workplace violence drops

07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Orlando shooting follows other incidents, including Ft. Hood. But the trend is downward in recent years due to new workplace protections and policies.

H1N1 vaccine: Should inmates move up in line?

07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

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

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

07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

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.

Fort Hood shooting suspect: a man of contradictions

06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Quiet and averse to weapons training, the suspect in the Fort Hood shooting is a study in contradictions. Scale of attack points to premeditation.

Nidal Malik Hasan case: Are Army psychiatrists overwhelmed?

06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The shootings at Fort Hood Thursday point to a military mental-health system stretched to the breaking point. The suspect is an Army psychiatrist, Nidal Malik Hasan.

Fort Hood shootings: How often do soldiers kill soldiers?

06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Military officials say the shootings at Fort Hood were an 'isolated incident.' But the stress of repeated wartime deployments has led to several such incidents in recent years.

Extreme Makeover Home Edition? UN gets a 21st-century update.

06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The UN headquarters in New York are being renovated from top to bottom to make the facilities more energy-efficient. Calling Ty Pennington of television's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.'

Report: GPS parole monitoring of Phillip Garrido failed

06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

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.

Goldstone report: UN votes for probe into Gaza war crimes

06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The UN General Assembly passed a resolution Thursday calling for a probe into alleged war crimes by Israel and Hamas in last winter's fighting in Gaza. The resolution is based on the UN Human Rights Council's Goldstone report.

Mullen: Obama has time to make decision on Afghanistan troops

05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Obama has been criticized for 'dithering' on whether to send more US troops to Afghanistan. But Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he's OK with the time frame.

Supreme Court appears split on tackling rogue prosecutors

05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The Supreme Court Wednesday heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by two Iowa men who spent 25 in prison after prosecutors allegedly fabricated evidence against them. Justices seemed divided on the issue of how much immunity prosecutors should enjoy.

Mohamed ElBaradei looks to US to fix nuclear system 'in tatters'

05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

As head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei says the world has not done well in preventing nuclear proliferation. But ElBaradei has high hopes for the Obama administration.

Texting while driving: A crossing guard's view

05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

A woman using a cell phone rolls right through a stop sign.

While texting and driving, I ran off the freeway

05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

A veteran texter faces facts in a texting and driving simulator.

Texting while driving: the new drunk driving

05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Texting and driving – and gadgets like iPods and GPS devices – are a public safety epidemic.

Yankees win World Series 2009 on the back of Matsui

05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The New York Yankees win their 27th World Series title with a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. In Game 6 alone, Matsui drove in six runs.

With ratings fall, Jay Leno show is 'everybody's favorite pinata'

05 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

'The Jay Leno Show' has taken a drubbing from critics and seen ratings plunge, raising questions about NBC's strategy in a difficult time for broadcast television.

Federal judges pursue judicial pay dispute in appeals court

04 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Eight federal judges argue that Congress violated the Constitution when it nixed scheduled judicial pay hikes. They want an appeals court to overturn its own precedent or let the case move to the Supreme Court.