13 people were killed and 31 were wounded in a shooting at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas on November 5, 2009. The suspected gunman, Major Malik Nadal Hasan, is a 39-year-old American-born Muslim of Palestinian descent, who is a US Army psychiatrist and MD.

Audio recordings of a valedictory luncheon Donald Rumsfeld hosted for retired military tv analysts. These pentagon supported surrogates have acted over the past 5 years as unbiased on CNN, FOX, and MSNBC news to pimp the administration line on the Iraq War.

Here are some clips that will give you a year in review, most memorable events of the year, for better or for worse.

Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776 became the defining event in Thomas Jefferson's life. Through the many revisions made by Jefferson, the committee, and then by Congress, Jefferson retained his prominent role in writing the defining document of the American Revolution and, indeed, of the United States.

John McCain was gracious in defeat against Barack Obama. Despite the boos he remained respectful. Here's McCain concession speech that captured the historic sweep of Barack Obamas Presidential victory.

On March 11 at 2:46pm JST a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near the northeastern coast of Japan, creating extremely destructive tsunami waves which hit Japan just minutes after the earthquake, leaving thousands of people confirmed dead, injured or missing, and millions more affected by lack of electricity, water and transportation.

In 1933 radio was the most powerful means to transmit ideas and information, so President Franklin Roosevelt instituted his "fireside chats" via radio broadcast. Many Americans were calmed by their president's words and voice and FDR was able to make people feel as if he was one of them and not just a person in charge.

We're you born on April 1? Find out what historical events have happened on your birthday also known as April fools day. Birthdays of note today Susan Boyle born 1961 Bo Schembechler born 1929 Abraham Maslow born 1908 Sergie Rachmaninoff born 1873

In a moving testament to human resilience, the people of Northern Ireland and beyond speak of the very human impact the violence has had on their lives. Clips here.

Sir Edmund Hillary's (July 20, 1919-January 11, 2008) achievement in climbing Everest was one of the Twentieth Centurys defining moments and made him become one of the most famous, most interesting mountaineers.

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Ann Richards(1933-2006) was the epitome of Texas politics: a figure larger than life who had a gift for captivating the public with her great wit. She paved the way as a leader and a role model for women who aspire to the highest levels of leadership. She battle and died of esophageal cancer at the age of 73.

Kennedy currently co-hosts Ring of Fire on Air America Radio with Mike Papantonio. He was named one of Time.com's Heroes for the Planet. His family have long been vocal stewards of uplholding democracy free speech and the constitution.

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What one thing do you think that countries, companies or individuals must do to make the world a better place in 2008? Every year, global leaders attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how to better the world.

A developing anthology of Catholic poetry from the earliest to recent, all traditional

In this special telecast from the American Nobel Anniversary Committee Dinner and Forum at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, Dr. Linus Pauling, Pearl S. Buck, Clarence Pickett, and Sir John Boyd Orr talk about peace in a world threatened by war.