Iraq political figure killed in drive-by   BAGHDAD � Gunmen have killed a member of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's political party in a drive-by shooting in the northern city of Kirkuk, Iraqi police officials said Tuesday. Subhi Hassan, who handles political relations for the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, and a bodyguard were killed Monday after unidentified gunmen chased down their ca (more...) Submitted by Raw Story on 1/6/2009 6:15:51 PM 0 points View All Comments (0)

Pentagon: No Purple Hearts for PTSD   The Purple Heart will not be awarded to service members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, the Pentagon confirmed Monday. “It’s not a qualifying Purple Heart wound,” said Defense Department spokeswoman Eileen Lainez, although she added that “advancements in medical science may support future re-evaluation.” Submitted by Raw Story on 1/6/2009 6:15:44 PM 0 points View All Comments (0)

Data breaches up almost 50%   Personal records of at least 35.7 million Americans exposed. Submitted by Raw Story on 1/6/2009 6:15:39 PM 0 points View All Comments (0)

Army relaxes recruit weight rules   Washington - The waistlines of America's youth are expanding, shrinking the pool of those eligible to join the US military. But an Army program is giving overweight enlistees a second chance – and helping the military with its own expansion. The recently-introduced waiver program allows enlistees who don't qualify for the military because of their (more...) Submitted by Raw Story on 1/6/2009 6:15:29 PM 0 points View All Comments (0)

Ex-detainee describes 6-year ordeal   Never charged or convicted of any crime, details of torture revealed. Submitted by Raw Story on 1/6/2009 6:15:18 PM 0 points View All Comments (0)

Judge revives Bush wiretap lawsuit   'Sufficient facts' exist that US spied on Islamic charity lawyers. Submitted by Raw Story on 1/6/2009 6:15:09 PM 0 points View All Comments (0)

Obama selects 4 for senior Justice posts   Feinstein indicates she may oppose choice of Panetta for CIA. Submitted by Raw Story on 1/6/2009 6:15:00 PM 0 points View All Comments (0)

Levi Johnston quits oil field job   Levi Johnston, the boyfriend of Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, has quit his North Slope oil field job over questions about his eligibility to work in an electrical apprenticeship program, Johnston's father said Monday. Submitted by Raw Story on 1/6/2009 6:14:55 PM 0 points View All Comments (0)

...Johnston's mom pleads not guilty   PALMER -- Sherry Johnston pleaded not guilty Monday to six felony counts of possessing and selling OxyContin. Johnston also asked for and received a public defender, a lawyer paid for by the state. During her first court appearance, the 42-year-old Wasilla woman was alone, with no lawyer or supporters by her side. Submitted by Raw Story on 1/6/2009 6:14:44 PM 0 points View All Comments (0)

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