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Gen. George Casey: 'This Is One Person Out of An Army of a Million’

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:04:22 -0500

In the aftermath of the shootings at Fort Hood, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey told Charles Gibson that the troops are stretched thin, but that the drawdown in Iraq and Afghanistan will relieve rising stress levels among troops....

How to Help Soldiers, Families Affected by Fort Hood Shooting

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:14:22 -0500

Thirteen people lost their lives and 30 more were injured when Maj. Nadil Malik Hasan allegedly opened fire in a room crowded with hundreds of soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas. For those who want to donate to organizations honoring...

Fort Hood Ground Zero for Innovative Mental Health Training

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:44:22 -0500

ABC's Whitney Lloyd reports from New York: Fort Hood – where 13 soldiers were killed and 30 more shot by a fellow soldier yesterday – is at the forefront of an Army experiment to combat the emotional assault of war...

Quotes of the Day: 'There Was a Burst of Shots ... And People Running Everywhere'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:14:21 -0500

"There was a burst of shots and more bursts of shots and people running everywhere.” -- Rev. Greg Schannep, who was about to enter a graduation ceremony at Ft. Hood when shots rang out “He was mortified by the idea...

Tragedy at Fort Hood -- 13 Dead, Details on the Shooting

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:14:22 -0500

Moments ago at the gates of Fort Hood in Texas Lt. General Bob Cone briefed on the latest details: “WE’VE HAD A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY HERE AT FT. HOOD TODAY. THE SITUATION IS ONGOING ALTHOUGH I THINK WE HAVE POSITIVE NEWS...

Breaking News -- Killings At Fort Hood

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:04:24 -0500

From Reuters: At least seven people were killed and 12 wounded in a shooting at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas, on Thursday, local media reported. One gunman was in custody and another was on the loose, local...

One Blogger's Fix For the Economy -- Soup to Nuts

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:54:22 -0500

ABC's Stu Schutzman from New York: Tucked away among the responses to yesterday's World Newser blog on political moderates, sits a post from "Pam" who offers a potential way to fix the ailing economy and restore millions of jobs. As...

Quotes of the Day: 'We'll come after you...'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:44:23 -0500

"When it comes to AARP, this is no small endorsement. The AARP knows this bill...is a good deal for our seniors. That's why we're thrilled they're standing up for this effort." -- President Obama, on the AARP’s endorsement of a...

Can My Pet Catch Swine Flu?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:44:21 -0500

In short, the answer appears to be yes. In Iowa public health officials say they now have documented a case of a household cat catching swine flu. To date there does not appear to be any case of a dog...

Fort Hood Mourns After Shooting Rampage

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:34 -0500

Alleged gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is paralyzed from his injuries.

Sgt. Kimberly Munley Took Down Gunman

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:53:14 -0500

Wounded in both legs and wrist, Munley kept firing and shot Nidal Malik Hasan.

Orlando Shooting Suspect Blamed Former Employer For Financial Woes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:52:35 -0500

Jason Rodriguez was fired in 2007, filed for bankruptcy in 2009.

Unemployment Hits 10.2%, Highest in 26 Years

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:30:04 -0500

Employers shed 190,000 jobs over the past month.

Survivors, Families, Share Heroic, Tragic Tales

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:34:27 -0500

Soldiers, doctors, community band together to save lives after Fort Hood attack.

WATCH: Hero Officer Takes Down Fort Hood Shooter

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:59:45 -0500

Sgt. Kim Munley continued to shoot at Maj. Nidal Hasan after she was shot.

WATCH: General: Shooting Was 'Kick in Gut'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:51 -0500

Army chief of staff Gen. George Casey Jr. talks about the Fort Hood tragedy.

WATCH: Toll of War PTSD on the Military

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:18:37 -0500

Fort Hood gunman?s family says he witnessed horrific injuries at Walter Reed.

WATCH: Honoring a Hero: Sgt. Munley

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:13:09 -0500

Civilian officer Sgt. Kim Munley's courageous actions saved lives at Fort Hood.

WATCH: Pregnant Soldier Among Fort Hood Victims

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:33:55 -0500

Bob Woodruff reports on victims who tragically lost their lives at Fort Hood.

WATCH: Tapper on Obama's Reaction to Fort Hood

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:50:57 -0500

The president plans to attend the memorial service for the shooting victims.

WATCH: Possible Motives in Fort Hood Killings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:19:31 -0500

Maj. Hasan denounced the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in an online post.

WATCH: Being Muslim in Today's Army

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:38:01 -0500

Bill Weir takes a look at the hardships Muslim soldiers in America must face.

WATCH: Shocking Frequency of Shootings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:26:12 -0500

Many do not realize how frequent mass shootings in America have become.

WATCH: First Responders at Fort Hood

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:47:54 -0500

"Nightline's" Terry Moran discusses the bravery of the first responders.

WATCH: Orlando Shooter Targets Former Co-workers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:48:05 -0500

Fired from his job two years ago, Jason Rodriguez felt he was "left to rot."

WATCH: Unemployment Rate Hits Double Digits

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:49 -0500

Unemployment benefits are extended as the job market continues to falter.

WATCH: Army Major Allegedly Kills Fellow Soldiers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:39 -0500

Gunman opens fire on soldiers and civilians at the largest U.S. Army base.

WATCH: Who Is the Fort Hood Shooter?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:48 -0500

Suspected gunman, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, is a licensed psychiatrist.

WATCH: Protesters: 'Kill the Bill' in Congress

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:32:56 -0500

Conservatives launch an effort to halt the Democratic health care bill.

WATCH: H1N1 Vaccine Hits Wall St. Before Hospitals?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:22:42 -0500

Many patients awaiting the vaccine are angry over CDC distribution decisions.