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Fort Hood Holds Sunday Service, But Questions Remain

Fort Hood's 1st Cavalry Memorial Chapel saw a large crowd of 120 people on Sunday, as the base tries to make sense of the tragic shootings from last Thursday. Major Nadil Malik Hasan, 39, has become a household name since then, as the U.S. Army psychiatrist killed 13 and wounded 30 in a massacre on the base.

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Heroes Rise From The Fort Hood Attack

In every tragedy, there is usually a hero. Even in the aftermath of the shooting rampage that took place yesterday at the U.S. Army's largest base in the world at Fort Hood, TX, heroes can be found, and the Army is highlighting those individuals.

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Muslims Brace For Fallout From Fort Hood Attack

In the wake of the Fort Hood tragedy, in which Major Nidal Malik Hasan shot and killed 13 and wounded 30, Muslims around the U.S. brace for fallout. With his cry of 'Allahu Akbar,' which means "God is Great" in Arabic, Hasan set the stage for possible retribution against Muslims in the U.S.

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Hasan Calm, Shouted 'Allahu Akbar' Before Attack

According to witnesses, as he strode into Fort Hood's Soldier Readiness Center, where soldiers who are about to be deployed or who are returning undergo medical screening, ready to shoot, Major Nidal Malik Hasan gave a calm presence. Then, shouting 'Allahu Akbar,' he attacked.

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Twitter Universe Covers Fort Hood Breaking News Story

The effectiveness of the social networking site Twitter as a breaking news information center is again being demonstrated following the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Due to the 140 character limit of each tweet, news can quickly be updated as more information becomes available.

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Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan Wounded, Not Dead: Army

The shooter involved in the tragic Fort Hood shooting today, which occurred at 1:30 CST, has not, in fact, been killed as has been previously reported. At a press conference, Lt. Gen. Robert Cone reported that Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan has in fact been wounded, captured, and is in custody.

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More Details Emerge About Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan

More information has emerged about Major Nidal Malik Hasan, the alleged gunman in the tragic Fort Hood, TX massacre that occurred this afternoon at approximately 1:30 PM CST. Hasan entered the Fort Hood oldier Readiness Facility, where soldiers who are preparing to deploy go for last minute checkups and preparation, began shooting with two handguns, and ended up killing 11 others before he himself was killed by MPs. Thirty-one were wounded.

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Alleged Fort Hood Shooter IDed As Major Nidal Malik Hasan

The gunman at the heart of the Fort Hood tragedy has been identified. He is Major Nidal Malik Hasan, aged 39 or 40, according to the report.

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Fort Hood Area Hospitals Ask For Blood Donations

As details on the tragedy at Fort Hood continue to come in, the hospitals in the area of Fort Hood, TX, are asking for blood donations. Current reports are that 11 are dead, and 31 wounded.

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U.S. Army captain charged with bribery in Iraq

Manhattan U.S. attorney charges U.S. Army Captain with accepting bribes while stationed in Iraq.

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Senate To Hear Army's Policy On Gays And Lesbians

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the U.S. Senate will hold a hearing on Army's controversial policy about gays and lesbians known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Her release reads that Armed Services Committee chairman Levin agrees to hold a Senate hearing on the "don't ask don't tell" policy this fall.

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US Launches Massive Offensive in Afghanistan

About 4,000 U.S. Marines descended on Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan Thursday, launching the first major operation under U.S. President Barack Obama's new strategy to stabilize the country.

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