Profiles from the scene
Read about some of the victims identified so far in the tragedy at Fort Hood.
Obama: It’s Senate’s turn on health care
Triumphant Democrats pass landmark health care legislation in the House, spurred by a summons from President Barack Obama to “answer the call of history.” Full story
The lonely life of alleged Fort Hood shooter
‘He was mistreated. He didn't have nobody. He was all alone,’ says neighbor. Full story
Hurricane watch issued for coastal La., Miss.
A hurricane watch has been issued for coastal Louisiana and Mississippi as Hurricane Ida begins making its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward the U.S.
Some predicted trouble from Fort Hood suspect
In retrospect, the signs of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's growing anger over the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan seem unmistakable. Still, nobody could predict the murderous rampage of which he is accused.
Cavern could collapse, taking part of city
A cavern that formed over three decades as oil field service companies pumped fresh water into a salt layer more than 400 feet below could collapse, taking with it part of Carlsbad, N.M.
Profile of Fort Hood suspect emerges
The suspect in the Fort Hood shootings was by turns caring and contentious, a man quick to say "I am blessed" yet one who seemed to stew in discontent that he could not always keep to himself.
Some predicted trouble from Fort Hood suspect
In retrospect, the signs of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's growing anger over the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan seem unmistakable. Still, nobody could predict the murderous rampage of which he is accused.
La. justice quits after interracial flap
A Louisiana justice of the peace who refused to marry a couple because the bride was white and groom was black resigns.
NYT: Muslims at Fort Hood voice outrage
Leaders of the vibrant Muslim community here express outrage at the shooting rampage being laid to one of their members, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who had become a regular attendee at the local mosque.
‘Sleepers’ raise money for homeless
Participants in an annual event called "Sleep Out" will give up their beds for one night and spend the time out in the streets to raise money for homeless young people in Britain.
Newsweek: The fight over abstinence at Harvard
Thanks to the provocations of True Love Revolution, the university's three-year-old pro-abstinence club, brainy women are defending their right to have sex with whomever they want, whenever and however they want.






