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States where juveniles serve life terms
Distribution, by state, of juvenile offenders sentenced to life in prison without parole, and the number of juvenile offenders serving such sentences for crimes in which no one was killed: State Life Life-nonfatal crimes Ala. 62 0 Ariz. 32 0 Ark. 73 0 Calif. 250 4 Colo. 48 0 Conn. 9 0 Del. 7 1 Fla. 266 77 Ga. 8 ... (AP, 9:31 a.m.)
High court to look at life in prison for juveniles
Joe Sullivan was sent away for life for raping an elderly woman and judged incorrigible though he was only 13 at the time of the attack. (Associated Press Writer, 9:31 a.m.)
House opens debate on historic health bill
President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul moved toward a vote in the House Saturday after anti-abortion lawmakers won a chance to knock out language that would let federally subsidized health care plans cover abortions. (AP, 10:39 a.m.)
Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood violence
President Barack Obama said Saturday that the training designed to keep U.S. forces safe abroad prevented further deaths and ended the rampage at Fort Hood. (Associated Press Writer, 10:22 a.m.)
Obama to speak to House Dems as health vote nears
President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill for talks with House Democrats as they scramble to find enough votes to pass landmark legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system. (AP, 5:12 a.m.)
Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's history
He was by turns caring and contentious, a man quick to say "I am blessed" in casual greeting yet one who seemed to stew in discontent that he could not always keep to himself. (Associated Press Writer, 3:43 a.m.)
Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote
House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation. (Associated Press Writers, 12:21 a.m.)
Revolutionary War hero becomes honorary US citizen
Finally, Gen. Casimir Pulaski became an American citizen on Friday, 230 years after the Polish nobleman died fighting for the as yet-unborn United States. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)
Lawmakers' briefing causes confusion on wounded
A pair of military briefings to members of Congress about the Fort Hood rampage resulted in confusion and conflicting information late Friday on the number of wounded. (AP, 11/6/09)
Obama visits wounded US soldiers at Walter Reed
President Barack Obama spent nearly two hours visiting wounded U.S. soldiers Friday afternoon. The president met with 19 soldiers being treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, as well as the families of three soldiers in intensive care, and hospital staff. He also awarded two Purple Hearts. (AP, 11/6/09)
Suspect's cousin talks to FBI, mortified by attack
The cousin of the suspected Fort Hood shooter says family members have met with the FBI and answered all their questions. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)
House votes to strengthen chem plant security
The House approved legislation Friday aimed at making chemical and water treatment facilities less vulnerable to terrorist attack. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)
USDA says it wants to resolve Indian farmer claim
The Obama administration intends to seek resolution to a lawsuit filed by American Indian farmers who alleged discrimination in the granting of federal agricultural loans over three decades. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)
AP Sources: Rampage gun purchased legally
A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop, law enforcement officials said Friday. (Associated Press Writers, 11/6/09)
Frank takes dig at colleague in health care debate
Democratic Rep. Barney Frank took a dig Friday at the Republican lawmaker who organized a protest by conservatives against health care legislation. (AP, 11/6/09)
Hillary Clinton to represent US at Berlin Wall
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will lead a U.S. delegation to Germany for next week's 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the White House said Friday. (AP, 11/6/09)
Classmate: Hasan said terror fight a war on Islam
A classmate of the Fort Hood shooting suspect says Maj. Nidal Hasan was an outspoken opponent of the U.S. war on terror and called it a "war against Islam." (AP, 11/6/09)
US urges Honduran unity government
The State Department is expressing disappointment that Honduras has failed to form a unity government. (AP, 11/6/09)
Army: Shooting suspect was bound for Afghanistan
An Army spokeswoman says the suspect in the Fort Hood shootings had been scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan to counsel soldiers suffering from combat stress. (AP National Security Writer, 11/6/09)
Former NASA official sentenced to probation
A former top NASA official was sentenced Friday to three years probation, six months of electronic monitoring and a $2,500 fine for steering contract money to a private client. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)
Obama says don't jump to conclusions on shooting
President Barack Obama said Friday the entire nation is grieving for those slain at Fort Hood, and he urged people not to jump to conclusions while law enforcement officers investigate the shootings. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)