Jan 5th, 2009 · The heaviest fighting in the Gaza Strip since the 1967 Six Day War is taking an enormous toll on the territory's civilians. The medical system is particularly strained. Medical personnel are struggling under dangerous conditions and with limited supplies.
Dec 22nd, 2008 · Five Muslim immigrants face life in prison after a federal jury in New Jersey found them guilty of conspiring to kill military personnel. They were acquitted of attempted murder.
Dec 17th, 2008 · On a deadly day in Iraq, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says most British military personnel will leave the country by the end of June.
Dec 8th, 2008 · Congress is in session this week to deal with the economic crisis in the car manufacturing industry. Over the weekend, President-elect Barack Obama gave his support to congressional action to provide relief for the auto industry. Mr. Obama has also been very busy on other policy and personnel issues.
Sep 17th, 2008 · American military personnel or those living overseas can encounter problems getting their absentee ballots. In 2006, only a third of the absentee ballots requested by these voters were counted. Two organizations are using their Web sites to combat this.
Sep 14th, 2008 · Texas and Louisiana have been declared disaster areas, more than a million people are away from their homes, and gasoline prices are on the rise. All are consequences of the enormous Hurricane Ike which slammed into south Texas Saturday, flooding thousands of homes and sending hundreds of rescue personnel out searching for survivors.
Sep 14th, 2008 · Host Liane Hansen speaks with experts about the problems military personnel and other Americans living overseas have when they try to cast their ballot in national elections.
May 22nd, 2008 · In China's earthquake-damaged Sichuan province, 39,000 medical personnel are now working to provide care, according to provincial authorities. Chinese emergency medical personnel have been able to cope with the rush of injured people.