For years, war veterans have had to turn to traditional methods of therapy when the terrifying battlefield memories come rushing back. But now, new-age technology designed to assist with the coping of post-traumatic stress and brain injuries have been turned into mobile phone applications, or "apps."
A look into the socio-political conditions that birthed Anders Breivik
Another impasse at the U.S. debt ceiling talks caused gold to touch new highs on Monday. Spot gold rose to a record $1,622.49 per ounce, an increase of 1.1 percent, as investors became nervous about the possibility of a U.S. rating downgrade. There are analysts who believe that irrespective of whether there will be a debt deal in the U.S. or not, gold will continue to rise higher, basically because of the residual weakness of the dollar.
Call it 'dueling debt plans': Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev. announced Monday a $2.7 trillion spending reduction plan, while House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced a 2-stage spending cut plan, $1 trillion now, and $1.2 trillion next year. If the two sides can get down to negotiating, Monday will be a day of progress in the debt deal saga.
Could such a calamity happen in the United States?
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation employes the latest medical simulation technology to improve patient safety outcomes in the city's public hospitals.
New Zealanders can earn thousands of dollars by arresting former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for the alleged war crimes committed during the illegal invasion of Iraq, says a press release issued by Global Peace and Justice Auckland.
President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders have missed a self-imposed Sunday deadline reach a deal to raise the U.S. federal debt limit, bringing the default deadline for U.S. obligations even closer.
Terrorist attacks in Oslo's central government district and a nearby youth camp have killed over 80 people Friday. The current death toll represents a shocking surge from the initial 10 reported dead in the explosion earlier today.
Was the Friday blast at Norway's political HQ a political act?
“Those who have been involved in war crimes or crimes against humanity will find no haven on our shores,” said Immigration Minister Jason Kenney in Toronto.
Track Palin's wife of two months recently had a baby shower
Thirty-eight soldiers that were deployed to the Middle East were diagnosed with constrictive bronchitis, an extremely rare condition in healthy young people, investigators said. Mean maximal oxygen consumption and anaerobic threshold was disturbingly lower in these soldiers compared to a group of historical controls, said Robert F. Miller, MD, of Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
Marijuana legalization across the United States is not too far off, according to one legalization advocate.
U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Fla. sent a highly publicized e-mail calling Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz vile and not a lady after she indirectly criticized his plans for insurance reform. Aside from an outspoken member of the House, who is Allen West?
Marijuana legalization across the United States is not too far off, according to one legalization advocate.
Alarmed by soaring rates of post-traumatic stress disorder amongst Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, researchers are pushing the federal government to allow them to conduct a study on using medical marijuana to treat psychological wounds.
Octogenarian hottie Betty White joined the ranks of Hollywood stars being asked to the U.S. Marine Corps Ball.
The United States' slow withdrawal from the Afghanistan War has begun, as the first wave of soldiers departed the country without other troops rotating in to replace them.
Democrat Janice Hahn defeated Republican Craig Huey Tuesday in a congressional election for the California House seat, according to unofficial results showing Hahn's votes of 54.6% to 45.4%.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry will receive the Medal of Honor -- the nation's highest military honor -- for his courageous actions in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, Sgt. Petry threw a live grenade away from his fellow soldiers during combat, losing his right hand.
Honor crimes are rooted in ancient tribal customs whereby the “honor” of a family or a whole village is represented by the morality, chastity and proper behavior of its women. Any perceived violation of that sense of honor often leads to deadly consequences.