US: Accused al-Qaeda spy to face Guantanamo tribunal An Afghan accused of launching missiles at U.S. forces and spying on American bases for al-Qaeda [al-CIAduh] faces life in prison if convicted in a war crimes 'trial' at Guantanamo, a military official said Monday. The Pentagon has approved charges filed last month by prosecutors against Mohammed Kamin, said Joe DellaVedova, a spokesman for the U.S. Office of Military Commissions.
Iraqi leader wants answers for Blackwater 'massacre' Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki blasted the U.S. State Department for renewing its contract with the Blackwater security firm, saying the company has yet to answer for what he called a "massacre" last year. The Iraqi government was not consulted on the State Department decision, he said.
US group says Iraq outlook is bleak A new report released by Washington group, the US Institute of Peace, has offered a grim outlook of Iraq. The report has concluded that political progress in Iraq has been so slow, halting and superficial, with social and political fragmentation so pronounced, that the US is no closer to being able to leave Iraq than it was a year ago.
More Army recruits require 'conduct' waivers The percentage of recruits requiring a waiver to join the Army because of a criminal record or other past misconduct has more than doubled since 2004 to one for every eight new soldiers. The percentage of active and Reserve Army recruits granted "conduct" waivers for misdemeanor or felony charges increased to 11% last fiscal year from 4.6% in fiscal 2004, according to Army Recruiting Command statistics. So far this fiscal year, which began last October, 13% of recruits have entered the Army with conduct waivers.
Thirty-Six U.S. States to Face Water Shortages in the Next Five Years At least 36 states are expected to face water shortages within the next five years, according to U.S. government estimates. Available freshwater supplies are dwindling across the country due to rising temperatures and droughts, while increasing sprawl, population and inefficient resource usage are leading to rising demand.
McCain Raises $15M In March — Sen. John McCain's fundraising is picking up, relatively speaking. — In March, officials said he raised about $15M, his best month since early 2007 and well above his $2M-per-month pace in late 2007. The final number is still being tallied.
For Couric, an Uphill March — She is trailing in a highly competitive contest against her male rivals, is occasionally covered in a condescending way and faces predictions that she'll be forced out of the race. — Katie Couric understands what Hillary Clinton is going through.
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Katie was looking out for Katie and did what ever the White House told her to do. Why to woman who attack other woman, turn around and expect support. Woman have left Hillary out the dry. Even some Super-delegates are listening to their kids who like Obama. Now we are voting for a President because little kids like a candidate. Now we're in a recession and soon we'll be in a depression are we to ask children what to do. Do we just go to Disneyland and hope Tinkerbell makes things better. This is sick.
Most countries fight to protect their country but the US is just giving it away. Any country like China, Russia or even the Saudis can just walk right on in and take over. Why because adults are asking the kids what to do about electing a President.
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