1/12/12
CBS News:
Pentagon denies ship movements related to Iran
The Pentagon downplayed the arrival of another aircraft carrier strike group near the oil shipping lane that Iran has threatened to shut down amid increasing tensions between the nation and the United States. Navy Capt. John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman, declared that he does not want to give the impression of speeding two carriers to Iran, because the U.S. is concerned about the murder of an Iranian nuclear scientist.
U.S. Marines to probe alleged urination video
The U.S. Marine Corps has vowed a full investigation into video posted online which purportedly shows Marines urinating on the dead bodies of Taliban militants in Afghanistan. If it turns out to be authentic, those involved could face court martial proceedings for violating U.S. military rules which specifically forbid "photographing or filming... human casualties" - regardless of whether the Americans were actually urinating.
Judge blocks controversial Miss. pardons
A Mississippi judge temporarily blocked the controversial release of 21 inmates pardoned by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour. On Tuesday, in one of his last acts in office, Barbour ordered the release of more than 200 prisoners in all, including some convicted killers.
CBS News:
Pentagon denies ship movements related to Iran
The Pentagon downplayed the arrival of another aircraft carrier strike group near the oil shipping lane that Iran has threatened to shut down amid increasing tensions between the nation and the United States. Navy Capt. John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman, declared that he does not want to give the impression of speeding two carriers to Iran, because the U.S. is concerned about the murder of an Iranian nuclear scientist.
U.S. Marines to probe alleged urination video
The U.S. Marine Corps has vowed a full investigation into video posted online which purportedly shows Marines urinating on the dead bodies of Taliban militants in Afghanistan. If it turns out to be authentic, those involved could face court martial proceedings for violating U.S. military rules which specifically forbid "photographing or filming... human casualties" - regardless of whether the Americans were actually urinating.
Judge blocks controversial Miss. pardons
A Mississippi judge temporarily blocked the controversial release of 21 inmates pardoned by outgoing Gov. Haley Barbour. On Tuesday, in one of his last acts in office, Barbour ordered the release of more than 200 prisoners in all, including some convicted killers.
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