War studies suggest a concussion leaves the brain vulnerable to PTSD Troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are far more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder if they have suffered a concussion. The reason may be a change in the brain's fear circuits.September 26, 2016
Trump: U.S. generals "reduced to rubble." Is that true? Author, Rosa Brooks and military expert, David Barno spoke to MPR News host Kerri Miller about the condition of the U.S. military in light of comments from presidential candidate Donald Trump.September 22, 2016
Dozens killed in violent protests against Congo's president Reuters reports at least 44 people have died in violent demonstrations against longtime leader Joseph Kabila on Monday and Tuesday, after the government postponed November's presidential election.September 20, 2016
Key question in MN ISIS case sentencing: Who are these men? Six Twin Cities men who pleaded guilty to trying to join the terror group ISIS were back in federal court Tuesday for two days of pre-sentencing hearings while a judge weighed whether they could be reformed.September 20, 2016
Can men in MN ISIS case be reformed? Expert's views to shape sentences German deradicalization expert Daniel Koehler may face tough questions during two days of public testimony beginning today. The hearings are unprecedented for a terrorism case in the United States.September 20, 2016
The threat of 'lone wolf' terrorists After a weekend filled with alarming attacks in St. Cloud, New York City and New Jersey, terror and security experts, John Radsan, Bruce Hoffman, and Bill Danvers talked about the threat from terrorists who may merely be inspired by organized terror groups.September 19, 2016
U.S. says coalition airstrike accidentally hit Syrian army positions The attack was halted after Russia told coalition forces that dozens of regime soldiers had been killed. U.S. officials say the strike, which came during a cease-fire, was aimed at ISIS militants.September 17, 2016
US says it may have struck Syrian troops while targeting ISIS If confirmed, it would mark the first known direct American strike on Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces. The United Nations Security Council scheduled a closed emergency meeting for Saturday night at Russia's request to discuss the airstrike.September 17, 2016