Law
Justice Department Closes Probe Into Detainee Deaths
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Impact of War
Iraq Vet Seeks Atonement For Early War Tragedy
October 23, 2012 In the early days of the Iraq War, during a firefight in Baghdad, Lu Lobello's Marine unit mistakenly opened fire on a family of civilians, killing three. Years later, and after enlisting the help of reporter Dexter Filkins, Lobello reached out to that family for forgiveness.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
National Security
Wondering About The Cost Of War? We Have Answers
October 20, 2012 How can we balance the budget with increases in military spending? What would the candidates do to support disabled veterans? NPR reporters tackle your questions about defense spending and veterans affairs.
Friday, September 14, 2012
The Two-Way
Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests
September 14, 2012 The protests against an anti-Islam film have spread beyond Egypt, Libya and Yemen to countries such as Afghanistan and Indonesia.
Saturday, September 01, 2012
U.S.
Obama Campaigns For Veterans' Mental Health
September 1, 2012 Speaking at Fort Bliss in Texas on Friday, the president said he is ordering additional help for those with invisible battle scars. He's signed an executive order directing the Veterans Administration to hire 1,600 new mental health professionals and to expand the capacity of its crisis line.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
The Picture Show
A Photo Homage To The Working Class ... Of Animals
August 18, 2012 WAMUCharlotte Dumas takes pictures of animals, but these aren't your average cat photos. Her new series focuses on horses who bring slain soldiers to their graves at Arlington National Cemetery.
Monday, July 23, 2012
The Two-Way
Dozens Dead After Iraq's Bloodiest Day This Year
July 23, 2012 A series of apparently coordinated attacks in at least 13 cities also injured hundreds of people.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Author Interviews
'The Life That Follows' Disarming IEDs In Iraq
July 9, 2012 Brian Castner commanded two Explosive Ordnance Disposal units in Iraq, where his team disabled roadside IEDs and investigated the aftermath of roadside car bombings. He returned home a completely different man, which he details in his memoir, The Long Walk.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
The Two-Way
Dozens Killed, Hundreds Wounded By Wave Of Attacks In Iraq
June 13, 2012 Terrorists linked to or supporting al-Qaida are suspected in the coordinated attacks on Shiite Muslim pilgrims at locations across the country.
Monday, June 04, 2012
Author Interviews
'Obama's Secret Wars' Against America's Threats
June 4, 2012 New York Times chief Washington correspondent David Sanger details how President Obama accelerated the use of innovative weapons to fight the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and sped up a wave of cyberattacks against Iran to destroy its nuclear centrifuges.
Friday, June 01, 2012
Ignoring Critics, Iraq's Leader Consolidates Power
June 1, 2012 Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has angered many political groups in Iraq that say he's concentrating too much power in his hands. There's talk of a no-confidence motion, but at least for now, there's no clear rival to replace him.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Author Interviews
'It Worked For Me': Life Lessons From Colin Powell
May 22, 2012 If you're looking for advice on leadership, it's good to start with a four-star general. In his new memoir, former Secretary of State Colin Powell offers advice and anecdotes drawn from his childhood in the Bronx and his military career — and reflects candidly about the lead-up to the Iraq war.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
It's All Politics
Politics Not Far From Obama, Romney On Bin Laden Anniversary
May 1, 2012 Eight years ago, it was President George W. Bush who rode national security to re-election by raising doubts about his 2004 Democratic challenger, Sen. John Kerry, This year, however, the tables have turned. It's the Democrat in the White House who is challenging Republicans on what has been a traditional area of GOP strength.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
World
VA Struggles To Provide Vets With Mental Health Care
April 25, 2012 The Department of Veterans Affairs says any veteran who seeks mental health services gets help within days. But a new investigation by the agency's inspector general says the statistics are skewed to make wait times appear shorter. The VA will have a chance at a Senate hearing Wednesday to explain how it's going to do better.
