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Fort Riley Focuses On Suicide Prevention

The Army continues to deal with a spike in suicide rates among soldiers. This week, soldiers have been ordered to put aside their usual duties and focus on suicide prevention training.

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End Of an Era, As Endeavour Lands in LA

Space Shuttle Endeavour landed at Los Angeles International Airport, the fourth and final shuttle to be retired. It's now headed toward a museum in Los Angeles.

Local Vets Gather For POW/MIA Ceremony

Local veterans, active duty soldiers and members of the community gathered at The State of Kansas Vietnam Memorial Friday to pay tribute to those who fought for our freedom and lost theirs in the process.

North Korea Wants to Fly Through Iraq To Reach Syria

At least 117 people are killed in Syria on Friday, an opposition group says. UN refugee agency says it is making progress relocating Syrian refugees in Lebanon. In an interview, Syrian leader is critical of opposition supporters Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar.

New Chinook Helicopter To Land At Fort Riley

The 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division is scheduled to receive the CH-47F Chinook Helicopter Sept. 20 at Marshall Army Airfield.

Suicide Bomber Kills Afghan Skater Teens

Four children were killed in a teen suicide bombing on September 8th.. including Khorshid Hawa, 14 and her sister Parwana who was just ten. Most of the children were members of Skateistan, a charity for street kids.

4 Arrested in Attack on Libyan Embassy

Libyan authorities have made four arrests in the investigation into the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi in which Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three embassy staff were killed, the deputy interior minister said on Thursday.

Romney Left In Dark On National Security

After Mitt Romney was knocked back on his heels for commenting on the diplomatic attacks in the Middle East before all of the facts were in, advisers to the GOP nominee said he has yet to receive national security briefings from the Obama administration.

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Sergeant Major Of Army Talks Drawdown At Fort Riley

The Army's highest ranking non-commissioned officer had some time away from the Pentagon Wednesday as he traveled to northeast Kansas to meet with Fort Riley soldiers. The senior Army leader addressed several key issues facing the Army.

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U.S. Eyes Terror Link to Libyan Embassy Attack

Glass, debris and overturned furniture are strewn inside a room in the gutted U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, Sept. 12, 2012, after an attack that killed four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens, inset. (AP Photo/Ibrahim Alaguri)

Obama: Attack On U.S. Embassy In Libya 'Outrageous'

U.S. President Barack Obama strongly condemned Wednesday the killing of J. Christopher Stevens, Washington's ambassador to Libya, in a mob attack at a U.S. Consulate, fueled by anger over a film mocking Islam.

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Brother of Al Qaeda Leader Offers Peace Plan

Mohamed al Zawahiri is the brother of al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri. He spent 14 years in an Egyptian jail on terror charges that he denies; he calls for Western and Islamist nations to make changes.

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