Obama 'surprised and humbled' by Peace Prize A beaming President Barack Obama says he's
honored to win the Nobel Peace Prize, but says he isn't sure he's done enough to earn it.October 9, 2009
How the Nobel Peace Prize impacts Obama's agenda President Barack Obama said this morning he accepts the Nobel Peace Prize as a "call to action." Two international relations experts join Midday to discuss the award and its impact.Midday, October 9, 2009
U.S. military challenges Marine's story of PTSD Military officials released a statement Thursday saying a Minnesota Marine diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder never engaged in combat while deployed to Iraq.October 8, 2009
Franken measure gives defense contractor workers right to sue U.S. Sen. Al Franken successfully pushed to amend the Defense Appropriations bill today with a measure that would ensure employees of defense contractors can sue their employers over sexual assaults.October 6, 2009
Gen. David Petraeus discusses wars in Afghanistan and Iraq As President Obama faces a crucial decision about whether to send more troops to Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus takes questions about security concerns in the region. Petraeus, who oversees the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as head of U.S. Central Command, spoke at a conference convened by the Aspen Institute and the Atlantic magazine.Midday, October 6, 2009
Somali president: Recruiters likely still in U.S. In an interview with MPR, President Sheik Sharif Sheik Ahmed expressed sympathy for the Minnesota men lured back to fight in their homeland.October 3, 2009
Neo-nazi group plans protest of YWCA anti-racism workshop A group of neo-Nazis plan to protest an anti-racist workshop Saturday at the Midtown YWCA in Minneapolis, sparking plans for counter-protests from community members.October 2, 2009