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• Police release 911 call with mother of vet
• Affidavit: Vet thought everyone out to get him
• Accused murderer of decorated sniper "traded soul for truck"
• Syrian opposition chief says offers Assad peaceful exit
• Police release 911 call of sister of veteran
• Slayings highlight risks of 'gun therapy' for vets
• Dixon Center & Easter Seals TriState Pave Way for Cincinnati Veterans, Uniting Community Leaders and Veterans around Successful Employment and Reintegration
• Ohio AG: Leadership failures led to deadly chase
• Terrorists with Western links a growing threat
• Police release 911 call with sister of vet
• Sheriff: Vet charged in shootings won't see lawyer
• A comforting arm to curb Army suicides
• Ohio AG: System failure led to deadly police chase
• Troubling Politician Tweets
• Slain Navy SEAL sniper had new book in the works
• Ron Paul Faces Storm of Criticism Over Chris Kyle Remarks
• Constitution Check: Is the War Powers Clause a dead letter in the Cyberspace Age?
• Terrorists with Western connections growing threat
• Ron Paul Clarifies Controversial Tweet
• Six-time Award-winning Book Gets New Cover
• AI/BLC Chief Operating Officer Earns CFF Credential
• Does Chuck Hagel Have Enough Support to Clear the Senate? The White House Thinks So
• Does Chuck Hagel Have Enough Support to Clear the Senate? White House Thinks So
• France: 4 detained suspected of extremist links
• Suicide bomber hits Iraq army checkpoint, three killed
• S_47P::::10 Things to Know for Today
• Senate passes bill to improve embassy security after Libya raid, measure heads to House
• A Slain Artist in the Making
• Officials: Suicide bomber kills 4 north of Baghdad
• Records: Veteran had been taken to mental hospital
• The Republican Obsession
• Ron Paul's puzzling critique of murdered SEAL Chris Kyle
• The GOP should filibuster Chuck Hagel
• Today in History
• Ex-U.S. Navy SEAL's killing puts focus on war's psychological toll
• Senate passes bill to improve embassy security
• Bill Passed to Improve Embassy Security
• U.S. Army to build soldier "resilience" to fight suicides, violence
• Records: Veteran had been in mental hospital

Police release 911 call with mother of vet Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:34 PM PST DALLAS (AP) — The mother of the Iraq War veteran charged with killing a former Navy SEAL sniper and his friend at a Texas shooting range had told a 911 operator in September that her son had threatened to kill himself and others.

Affidavit: Vet thought everyone out to get him Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:02 PM PST LANCASTER, Texas (AP) — Police say an Iraq War veteran said he gunned down a former Navy SEAL and his friend at a Texas shooting range because he didn't trust them and thought they would kill him first.

Accused murderer of decorated sniper "traded soul for truck" Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:56 PM PST (Reuters) - The suspect accused of shooting dead former Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle and another man stole a vehicle from the scene and told his sister "I traded my soul for a new truck," investigators said. Eddie Ray Routh was being held on $3 million bond on a capital murder charge for the double-slaying on Saturday. The fact that Routh, 25, of Lancaster, Texas, served in the Marines from 2006 to 2010, including a tour in Iraq, put attention on the psychological wounds of war. The new evidence, which first came to light on Monday, suggests robbery could have formed part of the motive. ...

Syrian opposition chief says offers Assad peaceful exit Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:53 PM PST BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian opposition leader Moaz Alkhatib urged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government on Monday to start talks for its departure from power and save the country from greater ruin after almost two years of bloodshed. Seeking to step up pressure on Assad to respond to his offer of talks - which dismayed some in his own opposition coalition, Alkhatib said he would be ready to meet the president's deputy. ...

Police release 911 call of sister of veteran Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:28 PM PST FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Iraq War veteran charged with gunning down a former Navy SEAL sniper and his friend at a Texas shooting range had been released from a mental hospital about a week earlier and had been "acting a little weird," his brother-in-law told a 911 dispatcher in a recording of the call released Tuesday.

Slayings highlight risks of 'gun therapy' for vets Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:33 PM PST DALLAS (AP) — Chris Kyle, reputed to be the deadliest sniper in American military history, often took veterans out shooting as a way to ease the trauma of war. Taking aim at a target, he once wrote, would help coax them back into normal, everyday life with a familiar, comforting activity.

Dixon Center & Easter Seals TriState Pave Way for Cincinnati Veterans, Uniting Community Leaders and Veterans around Successful Employment and Reintegration Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:23 PM PST Host first of four convening sessions as part of new community-wide Easter Seals Military & Veterans InitiativeCINCINNATI , Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Easter Seals TriState, in partnership with Dixon Center, hosted the first of four convening sessions for its Military & Veterans Initiative. Cincinnati leaders from military, business, education, non-profit and healthcare arenas gathered to map out critical services for area veterans, military service members, military families and the families of the fallen.(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire. ...

Ohio AG: Leadership failures led to deadly chase Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:19 PM PST RICHFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Leadership and communications failures led to the chaotic police chase in Cleveland last fall than ended with 13 officers firing 137 rounds and killing two people who were likely unarmed, Ohio's attorney general said Tuesday in reporting the results of an exhaustive investigation.

Terrorists with Western links a growing threat Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:10 PM PST They are called "homegrown terrorists," Western citizens highly prized by Islamic militant groups because they can move across borders and carry out attacks easier than people from Middle East or South Asian nations.

Police release 911 call with sister of vet Posted: 05 Feb 2013 01:40 PM PST MIDLOTHIAN, Texas (AP) — The sister of the Iraq War veteran charged with killing a former Navy SEAL sniper and his friend told a North Texas 911 operator that her brother was "psychotic."

Sheriff: Vet charged in shootings won't see lawyer Posted: 05 Feb 2013 01:05 PM PST FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Iraq War veteran charged with gunning down a former Navy SEAL sniper and his friend has refused to meet with his family or court-appointed attorney, a Texas sheriff said Tuesday.

A comforting arm to curb Army suicides Posted: 05 Feb 2013 12:47 PM PST This is one war America cannot afford to lose.

Ohio AG: System failure led to deadly police chase Posted: 05 Feb 2013 12:25 PM PST RICHFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Leadership and communications failures led to the chaotic police chase in Cleveland last fall than ended with 13 officers firing 137 rounds and killing two people who were likely unarmed, Ohio's attorney general said Tuesday in reporting the results of an exhaustive investigation.

Troubling Politician Tweets Posted: 05 Feb 2013 12:20 PM PST Some politicians have proven themselves unworthy of the right to access social media.

Slain Navy SEAL sniper had new book in the works Posted: 05 Feb 2013 10:16 AM PST FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A publisher says a former top Navy SEAL sniper and best-selling author who was fatally shot at the weekend had a second book in the works.

Ron Paul Faces Storm of Criticism Over Chris Kyle Remarks Posted: 05 Feb 2013 10:05 AM PST Former Texas Rep. Ron Paul has brought down upon himself a storm of criticism due to an intemperate tweet concerning the fallen Navy SEAL sniper, Chris Kyle, allegedly murdered by a former Marine suffering from PTSD.

Constitution Check: Is the War Powers Clause a dead letter in the Cyberspace Age? Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:30 AM PST Does the Constitution give the president the power to conduct cyber-warfare? Lyle Denniston looks a new issue involving the War Powers Clause.

Terrorists with Western connections growing threat Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:28 AM PST They are called "homegrown terrorists," citizens of Western countries highly prized by Islamic militant groups because they can move across borders and carry out attacks easier than people from Middle East and South Asian countries closely identified with terrorism.

Ron Paul Clarifies Controversial Tweet Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:27 AM PST Ron Paul is blaming foreign wars for the death of ex-Navy sniper Chris Kyle at a Texas gun range. Never one to hold his tongue about U.S. military policy, the former congressman and presidential candidate caused a bit of controversy this week by tweeting that...

Six-time Award-winning Book Gets New Cover Posted: 05 Feb 2013 07:28 AM PST Yes, people do judge a book by its cover—even a six-time award-winning book. Encante Press has replaced the shocking original cover of Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents with a stunning new design!Victor, MT (PRWEB) February 05, 2013 Both the second edition paperback and the new Kindle version of Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents have been published with new covers."The original cover, with a tailless whip-scorpion on my eye, garnered a lot of attention," said author Marty Essen. ...

AI/BLC Chief Operating Officer Earns CFF Credential Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:38 AM PST Stephen Surace, CPA, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Adjusters International/Basloe, Levin & Cuccaro, has achieved the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) Credential through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The CFF Credential is granted to qualified CPAs with significant business experience in the area of financial forensics. ...

Does Chuck Hagel Have Enough Support to Clear the Senate? The White House Thinks So Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:26 AM PST The White House still thinks it has the Senate votes to put Chuck Hagel in the top job at the Pentagon, but concedes it would be a narrowly won victory.

Does Chuck Hagel Have Enough Support to Clear the Senate? White House Thinks So Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:11 AM PST The White House still thinks it has the Senate votes to put Chuck Hagel in the top job at the Pentagon, but concedes it would be a narrowly won victory.

France: 4 detained suspected of extremist links Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:51 AM PST PARIS (AP) — French authorities detained four people Tuesday in a counterterrorism operation targeting those suspected of trying to join Islamist extremists abroad.

Suicide bomber hits Iraq army checkpoint, three killed Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:36 AM PST BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A suicide bomber detonated a car packed with explosives at an Iraqi army checkpoint north of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least three people, police said, in an apparent attempt to destabilize the Shi'ite-led government. The blast in Taji, 20 km (12 miles) north of the capital, followed another suicide attack in the same town a day earlier that killed at least 22 people. It was the eighth suicide bombing in a month in Iraq, where insurgents are seeking to inflame tensions between Shi'ite, Sunni and ethnic Kurdish factions a year after U.S. troops pulled out of the ...

S_47P::::10 Things to Know for Today Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:31 AM PST Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times in EST):

Senate passes bill to improve embassy security after Libya raid, measure heads to House Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:58 AM PST WASHINGTON - The Senate on Monday approved legislation that would allow the State Department to transfer $1.1 billion to improve security at U.S. embassies overseas in the aftermath of the deadly assault on the U.S. Consulate in Libya last September.

A Slain Artist in the Making Posted: 05 Feb 2013 01:45 AM PST Staten Islander Sarai Sierra, killed in Istanbul, had found her calling in photography, says Michael Daly.

Officials: Suicide bomber kills 4 north of Baghdad Posted: 05 Feb 2013 01:08 AM PST BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say a suicide bomber has rammed his explosives-laden car into an army checkpoint north of Baghdad, killing at least four people — two soldiers and two civilians.

Records: Veteran had been taken to mental hospital Posted: 05 Feb 2013 12:07 AM PST FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Iraq War veteran charged with gunning down two men on a Texas shooting range — including a highly decorated former Navy SEAL sniper — had been taken to a mental hospital twice in recent months and told authorities he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to police records.

The Republican Obsession Posted: 05 Feb 2013 12:00 AM PST If last week's hearing for Chuck Hagel raised questions about his capacity to be secretary of defense, the show trial conducted by his inquisitors on the tribunal raised questions about the GOP.

Ron Paul's puzzling critique of murdered SEAL Chris Kyle Posted: 04 Feb 2013 11:20 PM PST In 140 characters, the newly retired congressman reminds us why he — and maybe his son — won't top the GOP presidential ticket

The GOP should filibuster Chuck Hagel Posted: 04 Feb 2013 10:21 PM PST The potential consequences of incompetence at a Hagel-led Pentagon are impossible to overstate

Today in History Posted: 04 Feb 2013 09:01 PM PST Today is Tuesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2013. There are 329 days left in the year.

Ex-U.S. Navy SEAL's killing puts focus on war's psychological toll Posted: 04 Feb 2013 08:43 PM PST (Reuters) - The slayings of former U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and another man trying to help a troubled U.S. military veteran, now charged with killing them at a Texas gun range, has renewed focus on the psychological wounds of war. Eddie Lee Routh, 25, of Lancaster, Texas, an active duty Marine from 2006 to 2010 who served in the Iraq war, faces murder charges that could lead to the death penalty in Saturday's shootings at a gun range 50 milessouthwest of Fort Worth. ...

Senate passes bill to improve embassy security Posted: 04 Feb 2013 08:04 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Monday approved legislation that would allow the State Department to transfer $1.1 billion to improve security at U.S. embassies overseas in the aftermath of the deadly assault on the U.S. Consulate in Libya last September.

Bill Passed to Improve Embassy Security Posted: 04 Feb 2013 07:46 PM PST Senate passes bill to improve embassy security after Libya raid, measure heads to House

U.S. Army to build soldier "resilience" to fight suicides, violence Posted: 04 Feb 2013 07:09 PM PST TACOMA, Washington (Reuters) - The U.S. Army, grappling with a spike in military suicides, plans to take steps to improve soldiers' resilience to mental health problems to combat such deaths as well as depression, substance abuse, and violent behavior, Army Secretary John McHugh said on Monday. McHugh ordered Army officials to lay out detailed plans by February 15 to boost soldiers' "physical, emotional and psychological resilience," but did not reveal program specifics, such as estimated costs or goals. ...

Records: Veteran had been in mental hospital Posted: 04 Feb 2013 06:38 PM PST FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Iraq War veteran charged with killing a former Navy SEAL sniper and his friend on a Texas shooting range had been taken to a mental hospital twice in the past five months and told authorities he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, police records show.

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