In retrospect, the signs of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's growing anger over the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan seem unmistakable. But even people who worried his increasingly strident views were clouding his ability to serve the U.S. military could not predict the murderous rampage of which he now stands accused.
Quick Restart of Big Bang Machine Stuns Scientists Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world’s largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs. Alexander G. Higgins, AP NEWS - 3 minutes ago
China Says 42 Dead, 66 Trapped in Mine Explosion A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them. Cara Anna, AP NEWS - 4 minutes ago
GOP: Health Test Recommendations Could Affect Care Republicans are seizing on this week’s recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama’s proposed health care overhaul. Laurie Kellman, AP NEWS - 8 minutes ago
US to Drop Shooting Case Against Blackwater Guard The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday. Matt Apuzzo, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago
Mubarak Vows Not to Tolerate Attacks on Egyptians President Hosni Mubarak entered Egypt’s bitter soccer row with Algeria on Saturday, vowing in a televised speech that attacks on Egyptians abroad will not be tolerated. Omar Sinan, AP NEWS - 10 minutes ago
Levin: Could Be More E-Mails From Ft. Hood Suspect WASHINGTON — The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials. Pamela Hess and Anne Gearan, AP NEWS - 11 minutes ago
Obama Trumpets Asia Trip as Boost to US Economy President Barack Obama’s eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future. Philip Elliott, AP NEWS - 11 minutes ago
1st Senate Vote Looms on Health Legislation A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president’s prestige. Erica Werner, AP NEWS - 12 minutes ago
Italian Police Arrest 2 Linked to Mumbai Attacks Italian police on Saturday arrested a Pakistani father and son accused of helping fund and providing logistical support for last year’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, authorities said. Ariel David, AP NEWS - 16 minutes ago
Astronauts Gear Up for 2nd Spacewalk of Mission An astronaut is gearing up for the first spacewalk of his career while awaiting the imminent birth of his daughter. Marcia Dunn, AP NEWS - 16 minutes ago
Travolta Appears at Fundraiser in Fla. Hometown John Travolta and his family made their first public appearance in their adopted Florida hometown since his son’s death, helping raise thousands of dollars for charity at a screening of the actor’s new comedy Friday night. Staff, AP NEWS - 18 minutes ago
Russia President Criticizes Ruling Party Over Vote Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for using its clout and undermining democracy in recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly. Irina Titova, AP NEWS - 19 minutes ago
3 Men Blow Themselves Up in Pakistani Kashmir Police say three suspected militants blew themselves up as they were being pursued by authorities in the Pakistan-controlled portion of disputed Kashmir. Staff, AP NEWS - 19 minutes ago
Pope and Anglican Leader Agree on Closer Relations The Vatican says the pope and the archbishop of Canterbury have agreed to press for closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans despite the jolt from the Vatican’s unprecedented invitation to disaffected Anglicans. Staff, AP NEWS - 22 minutes ago
Collider Restarts After Hitch The Large Hadron particle acceleratior built to reproduce ‘Big Bang’ conditions restarts after a technical glitch caused a year-long delay. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 30 minutes ago
Egypt Will Not Be ‘Lax’ in Defending Nationals: Mubarak President Hosni Mubarak warned on Saturday that Cairo will be firm in dealing with those who harm Egyptians, following attacks on its nationals in Algeria and Sudan over a World Cup football match. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 51 minutes ago
Separate Clashes Kill 23 Taliban in Afghanistan Afghan and foreign troops killed 23 Taliban militants in separate operations a day after the president pledged to take responsibility for security in his new five-year term, police said Saturday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 51 minutes ago
Iran to Hold Aerial Defence War Games Iranian air defence forces will conduct five days of manoeuvres involving simulated attacks on the country’s nuclear sites, a senior air defence commander said on Saturday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 51 minutes ago
Putin Backs Medvedev’s Call for Russia Modernization Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Saturday strongly backed President Dmitry Medvedev’s call for radical economic modernization, in an apparent bid to smother talk of differences between the leaders. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 51 minutes ago
Death Toll ‘Rises to 42’ in China Mining Accident An explosion at a coal mine in northeast China early Saturday killed at least 42 workers, state news agency Xinhua said, citing emergency services. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 51 minutes ago
Obama Touts Asia Trade to Create Jobs US President Barack Obama, back from a tour of Asia, called Saturday for the United States to produce more goods to sell across the Pacific, touting trade as a way to revive the troubled US economy. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 51 minutes ago
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