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Panetta Arrives In Afghanistan After Shooting Rampage

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta arrived in Afghanistan on an unannounced 28-hour visit to speak with American troops and officials from the country regarding the state of operations following the alleged shooting of 16 civilians by a U.S. soldier.

One Dead Following Militant Response To Alleged U.S. Soldier Killing Spree

The attack in the Balandi village came as the Taliban vowed to kill and behead the responsible parties for the 16 Afghan civilians who were killed only days before.

Justice Department Halts Voter ID Requirement Push In Texas

The Justice Department blocked Texas’ new voter-identification law on March 12, arguing that it targets the State’s Hispanic population, igniting another battle between President Barack Obama’s Administration and a Republican-led State.

Taliban Vows Revenge Against U.S. After Alleged Civilian Killings

The Taliban are vowing revenge against the U.S. after an American soldier allegedly fired on and killed 16 Afghan civilians on March 11.

Source Notes Obama Planning Trip To Korean DMZ

U.S. President Barack Obama is likely to visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that divides North and South Korea later this month.

Oldest Animal With A Skeleton Found

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (UPI) — Paleontologists say they’ve discovered fossils of the oldest animal with a skeleton, between 560 million and 550 years old, in South Australia. The age of Coronacollina acula places it in a time known as the Ediacaran Period, named after the Ediacara Hills of South Australia, ranging from 630-542 million years ago, […]

Senate Backs Obama In Rejection Of Keystone Pipeline

Democratic Senators voted to ratify President Barack Obama’s decision to reject the Keystone XL pipelines, leaving the oil project in limbo and ensuring that it will remain a political issue in the near future.

Oil Industry, GOP Call For More Domestic Gas Production To Curb Prices

Congressional Republicans and oil industry executives called for more U.S. gas production to counter rising prices that have been recorded across the country.

Justice Department Threatens Tech Giant Over Alleged E-Book Price Increases

The Justice Department has warned Apple Inc. and five of the biggest U.S. publishers that it plans to sue them for allegedly working together to raise the price of electronic books.

Senate Comes To Agreement On Transportation Overhaul

Democratic and Republican leaders reached a deal that clears the way for a Senate vote on passage of a $109 billion bill to overhaul Federal transit and highway programs.