ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister struck a conciliatory tone in an appearance before the Supreme Court Thursday, trying to cool down a political and legal crisis destabilizing the nuclear-armed country. ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister struck a conciliatory tone in an appearance before the Supreme Court Thursday, trying to cool down a political and legal crisis destabilizing the nuclear-armed country. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:03 -0500 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history is a step closer to a general court-martial, the Army says, after a second officer signed off on the procedure. WASHINGTON — A low-ranking intelligence analyst charged in the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history is a step closer to a general court-martial, the Army says, after a second officer signed off on the procedure. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:16:40 -0500

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tuskegee Airman Herbert Carter flew 77 missions during World War II and crashed landed only once, impressive numbers that challenged those skeptical of the abilities of black aviators. Decades later, he and the other legendary African-American airmen he flew with must once again prove themselves — at the box office. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tuskegee Airman Herbert Carter flew 77 missions during World War II and crashed landed only once, impressive numbers that challenged those skeptical of the abilities of black aviators. Decades later, he and the other legendary African-American airmen he flew with must once again prove themselves — at the box office. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:39 -0500 The Associated Press

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — When the Marine unit that suffered the greatest casualties in the 10-year Afghan war returned home last spring, they didn’t rush back to their everyday lives. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — When the Marine unit that suffered the greatest casualties in the 10-year Afghan war returned home last spring, they didn’t rush back to their everyday lives. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:18:12 -0500 The Associated Press News

As troops return from Iraq after a decade of combat, there are inevitable reflections on those who lost their lives. As troops return from Iraq after a decade of combat, there are inevitable reflections on those who lost their lives. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:42:31 -0500 USA Today

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A suicide attacker set off a vehicle laden with explosives Thursday outside a gate at a sprawling base for U.S. and NATO operations, killing seven civilians in a second suicide bombing in as many days in southern Afghanistan, officials said. KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A suicide attacker set off a vehicle laden with explosives Thursday outside a gate at a sprawling base for U.S. and NATO operations, killing seven civilians in a second suicide bombing in as many days in southern Afghanistan, officials said. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:13:02 -0500 The Associated Press News

JERUSALEM — The military's top officer headed to Israel on Thursday at a time of mounting international anxiety over Iran's nuclear intentions and the possibility that the Jewish state might take military action to keep Tehran from building bombs. JERUSALEM — The military's top officer headed to Israel on Thursday at a time of mounting international anxiety over Iran's nuclear intentions and the possibility that the Jewish state might take military action to keep Tehran from building bombs. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:59:21 -0500 The Associated Press News

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A hit-and-run suspect apparently trying to elude Aurora police made it past the security gates and onto Buckley Air Force Base before crashing his vehicle in an isolated area of the post. BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A hit-and-run suspect apparently trying to elude Aurora police made it past the security gates and onto Buckley Air Force Base before crashing his vehicle in an isolated area of the post. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:45:24 -0500 News

The F-35 Lightning II’s transonic acceleration may not meet the requirements originally set forth for the program, a top Lockheed Martin official said. The F-35 Lightning II’s transonic acceleration may not meet the requirements originally set forth for the program, a top Lockheed Martin official said. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:07:16 -0500 Staff writer

A Chinese-based cyber attack is targeting the Defense Department’s Common Access Cards with technology that could steal information from military networks while troops and civilians work at their desks, researchers say. A Chinese-based cyber attack is targeting the Defense Department’s Common Access Cards with technology that could steal information from military networks while troops and civilians work at their desks, researchers say. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:45:08 -0500 Staff writer News

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced a series of new measures Wednesday designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault in the military. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced a series of new measures Wednesday designed to prevent and respond to sexual assault in the military. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:00:55 -0500 Staff writer News

Army investigators are probing the video of a sheep being beaten with a baseball bat while a group of what appear to be soldiers cheer and laugh, according to a military spokesman. Army investigators are probing the video of a sheep being beaten with a baseball bat while a group of what appear to be soldiers cheer and laugh, according to a military spokesman. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:52:54 -0500 Staff writer

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is now “fully prepared” to deal with any Iranian effort to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital Persian Gulf avenue for international oil shipments, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday. WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is now “fully prepared” to deal with any Iranian effort to close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital Persian Gulf avenue for international oil shipments, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:12:12 -0500 The Associated Press News

Helping unemployed veterans and preparing for a possible flood of new veterans created by looming cuts in the active-duty force will be the top priorities of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, its Republican chairman said. Helping unemployed veterans and preparing for a possible flood of new veterans created by looming cuts in the active-duty force will be the top priorities of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, its Republican chairman said. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:10:23 -0500 Staff writer News

KABUL, Afghanistan — Dozens of civilians, NATO coalition troops and Afghan security forces were killed and wounded Wednesday when a suicide attacker blew himself up in a bazaar, according to the top commander of international troops in Afghanistan, who alleged that the Taliban’s leader had “lost all control” of his footsoldiers. KABUL, Afghanistan — Dozens of civilians, NATO coalition troops and Afghan security forces were killed and wounded Wednesday when a suicide attacker blew himself up in a bazaar, according to the top commander of international troops in Afghanistan, who alleged that the Taliban’s leader had “lost all control” of his footsoldiers. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:48:24 -0500 The Associated Press News

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The military’s growing reliance on unmanned drones to collect intelligence and strike enemy targets is driving a demand for more communications capacity to beam huge video files to commanders and troops around the world. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The military’s growing reliance on unmanned drones to collect intelligence and strike enemy targets is driving a demand for more communications capacity to beam huge video files to commanders and troops around the world. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:33:03 -0500 Florida Today News

ISLAMABAD — A scandal over a secret memo to Washington that could bring down the Pakistani president took a strange turn Wednesday when a music video surfaced featuring the chief accuser acting as a commentator for a naked female wrestling bout. ISLAMABAD — A scandal over a secret memo to Washington that could bring down the Pakistani president took a strange turn Wednesday when a music video surfaced featuring the chief accuser acting as a commentator for a naked female wrestling bout. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:32:39 -0500 The Associated Press News

BEIRUT — Syria’s powerful ally Russia said Wednesday it would block any attempt by the West to secure U.N. support for the use of force against the regime in Damascus, which is under intense international pressure to end its deadly crackdown on dissent. BEIRUT — Syria’s powerful ally Russia said Wednesday it would block any attempt by the West to secure U.N. support for the use of force against the regime in Damascus, which is under intense international pressure to end its deadly crackdown on dissent. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:19:23 -0500 The Associated Press News

Maj. David Brodeur and an Afghan colleague were having a routine conversation about work the morning of April 27 when an Afghan Air Force captain came up next to them. Maj. David Brodeur and an Afghan colleague were having a routine conversation about work the morning of April 27 when an Afghan Air Force captain came up next to them. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:15:48 -0500 Staff writer

Military commanders in Afghanistan have stopped making public the number of allied troops killed by Afghan soldiers and police, a measure of the trustworthiness of a force that is to take over security from U.S.-led forces. Military commanders in Afghanistan have stopped making public the number of allied troops killed by Afghan soldiers and police, a measure of the trustworthiness of a force that is to take over security from U.S.-led forces. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:38:47 -0500 USA Today News