Wiretaps in Minn. terror trial renew Somali fears The trial of two Minnesota women accused of
funneling money to a terror group is being closely watched by
members of the state's Somali community, with many saying it is
breeding mistrust in an immigrant population already fearful of
government.October 16, 2011
Alleged al-Shabab phone calls played in court The FBI recorded the phone calls of Minnesotans Amina Farah Ali and Hawo Mohamed Hassan, who are accused of helping fund a Somali terrorist group.October 13, 2011
Abraham Lincoln and slavery Historian Eric Foner examines Abraham Lincoln's complex ideas about slavery and African Americans, casting fresh light on an American icon.Midmorning, October 13, 2011
Nigerian pleads guilty to underwear bomb attack A Nigerian man said Wednesday he tried to bring
down an international flight over Detroit with a bomb in his
underwear in retaliation for the killing of Muslims worldwide,
taking a federal court by surprise as he pleaded guilty on the
second day of his trial.October 12, 2011
Detainees tortured in Afghanistan, UN report says Suspected Taliban fighters have been
subjected to beatings, electric shocks and other forms of torture
in some Afghan-run detention centers but the abuse was not the
result of government policy, the United Nations said Monday.October 10, 2011
McChrystal: 'Frighteningly simplistic' view drove Afghanistan invasion The U.S. began the war in Afghanistan with a
"frighteningly simplistic" view of the country, and even 10 years
later lacks knowledge that could help bring the conflict to a
successful end, a former top commander said Thursday.October 7, 2011
10th anniversary of Afghanistan war marked today America's longest war reaches the 10 year mark August 7, 2011. The war, started by President George W. Bush, continues under President Barack Obama, who has set an end-of-2014 deadline for withdrawal of most US troops. A foreign correspondent who has reported from Afghanistan for more than 25 years joins Midday to analyze the prospects for a stable and peaceful Aghanistan.Midday, October 7, 2011
How the Nobel Peace Prize is chosen This morning, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded from a field of 241 nominees. We explore how the committee whittles down the nominations and sometimes waits for the last minute to decide.Midmorning, October 7, 2011
Gap grows between military, civilians on war A new survey of 4,000 military service members and civilians shows a gap between the two groups on issues ranging from patriotism to nation-building.October 5, 2011