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Clear warning signs, Hasan's colleagues say

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:06:04 GMT

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was so conflicted over what to tell fellow soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader said Saturday he was deeply troubled by it.

NYT: Muslims at Fort Hood voice outrage

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:59:12 GMT

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.

Newsweek: Should Hasan's act be considered a terrorist act?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:20:09 GMT

Experts: Ohio killings, Dahmer fit same profile

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:35:12 GMT

Authorities say Anthony Sowell killed women and then left them in his home — fitting a profile shared by Jeffrey Dahmer: serial killers who hunt from home.

Obama praises bravery after base attack

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:19:07 GMT

President Barack Obama said that the training designed to keep U.S. forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended a shooting rampage at Fort Hood.

Office shooting suspect’s life spiraled down

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:31:59 GMT

A 40-year-old engineer whose life seemed to just keep getting worse is charged with first-degree murder, accused of killing one and wounding five at his former Florida office.

Fort Hood suspect said his goodbyes

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:28:22 GMT

As if going off to war, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan cleaned out his apartment, gave leftover frozen broccoli to one neighbor and called another to thank him for his friendship.

Profile of Fort Hood suspect emerges

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:25:18 GMT

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.

Sources: Rampage gun bought legally

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:06:53 GMT

Law enforcement officials say a 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop.

Cops: L.A. celebrity burglaries led by teen

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:39:48 GMT

Investigators cracked a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often walking into their unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said.

Court: OK to remove man after Nazi salute

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:32:47 GMT

A federal appeals court has ruled that city council members in a Calif. city did not violate a man's rights when they ordered him removed from a council meeting after he made a one-armed Nazi salute.