The Shootings At Fort Hood
Investigators Knew Of Hasan's Link To Radicals
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Friday, November 13, 2009
The Shootings At Fort Hood
Investigators Seek Motive In Fort Hood Shootings
November 13, 2009 As Congress prepares to examine whether the government mishandled reports of behavioral issues with Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, the suspected gunman in the Fort Hood shootings, one key question being raised is: Could terrorism have been a motive? Investigators warn it's too early to speculate.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Friday, November 06, 2009
U.S.
Hasan's Story Won't Be Easy To Sort Out
November 6, 2009 After a mass shooting, people who knew the gunman find themselves wondering what warning signs they might have missed. So it is in the case of Maj. Nidal Hasan, the man authorities say opened fire on his fellow soldiers at Fort Hood.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Afghanistan
Defining 'The Enemy' In Afghanistan
November 5, 2009 Before American commanders and policymakers settle on what to do next in Afghanistan, they need to agree on whom they are fighting. Gen. Stanley McChrystal says Afghanistan presents "a uniquely complex environment" — with three insurgencies to battle.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Afghanistan
Intel: Al-Qaida Down, Taliban Rising
October 22, 2009 The debate over an appropriate U.S. strategy in Afghanistan hinges, in part, on differing assessments of the Taliban's relations with al-Qaida. The aggressive U.S. pursuit of al-Qaida has hampered its operations. But there is a counterargument: The Taliban has grown stronger, wealthier and more radical, and may now be disposed to offer more support to al-Qaida.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
World
Iran, U.S. Wage A Quiet War Over The Economy
October 20, 2009 In Iran, a conflict over the Iranian economy is growing. It pits Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — which now controls about half the country's economy — against the U.S. Treasury Department and the threat of additional sanctions. The outcome could determine Iran's future.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Exploring Shale: The Quest For Natural Gas
Who's Looking At Natural Gas Now? Big Oil
September 23, 2009 The U.S. natural gas business is dominated by small, independent companies averaging a dozen employees each. But business is booming and estimates of accessible natural gas reserves in the U.S. are growing. As a result, huge companies like Exxon Mobil are taking a second look.
Exploring Shale: The Quest For Natural Gas
Water Contamination Concerns Linger For Shale Gas
September 23, 2009 As the practice of harvesting natural gas embedded in shale rock deep below the Earth's surface has expanded, it has raised concerns about the impact this type of drilling has on the environment — especially on groundwater. At issue is the practice of "hydraulic fracturing."
