In Afghanistan, an American soldier has reportedly gone on a shooting spree outside the city of Kandahar. Early reports say the soldier killed at least 15 Afghan civilians. Guest host Linda Wertheimer talks with NPR’s Kabul Bureau Chief Quil Lawrence about what is known about the incident.
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Hardly A Haven: Home Can Be Deadly In Natural Disasters
May 23, 2013 By NPR Leave a Comment
Despite advances in predicting dangerous weather and better evacuation planning, some people still stay put when devastation looms. A study of deaths during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 raises a big question: Why didn’t the people at risk move to higher ground? » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us News
Obama defends drone strikes but says no cure-all
May 23, 2013 By AP Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday defended America’s controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy. But he acknowledged the targeted strikes are no “cure-all” and said he is haunted by the civilians unintentionally killed. Top Headlines
Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech
May 23, 2013 By AP Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is set to at least partially bring out into the open some of the U.S.-directed drone program, a key component of counterterrorism strategy, as he outlines the contours of the continuing threat to American security. Top Headlines
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