BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - A series of bomb and gun attacks across Iraq killed more than 40 people on Tuesday, a day after over 70 died in violence targeting majority Shi'ites that has stoked fears of all-out sectarian war with minority Sunnis. Full story
Lawyers in the court-martial of an Army private who sent more than 700,000 classified U.S. documents to WikiLeaks said Tuesday they have reached a deal that may eliminate the need for testimony from a member of the military team that killed Osama bin Laden. Prosecutors also agreed to accept Pfc. Bra Full story
A car bomb exploded as Sunni worshippers were leaving a mosque after evening prayers Tuesday in Baghdad, the deadliest in a string of attacks that killed at least 20 people nationwide in a week of the most sustained sectarian violence in the country since U.S. troops withdrew more than a year ago. Full story
The Army says the commanding general of Fort Jackson, S.C., has been suspended in connection with charges of adultery and involvement in a physical altercation. Full story
The Small Business Administration says it has lined up pledges from more than 120 banks to increase lending to veterans. Full story
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - More than 70 people were killed in a series of car bombings and suicide attacks targeting Shi'ite Muslims across Iraq on Monday, police and medics said, extending the worst sectarian violence since U.S. troops withdrew in December 2011. Full story
At least 70 people have been killed in a wave of car bombs in Iraq, raising concerns the country may slip back into civil war. NBC’s Annabel Roberts and Richard O’Kelly report.
A string of car bombings in Baghdad that targeted Shi’ite neighborhoods killed at least 40 people Monday at markets and bus stops.
The UP panel discusses how issues turn into scandals for presidential administrations and the ways presidents should strategize to deal with them. The panel also explains how the Republicans are trying to capitalize on the three current scandals and block President Barack Obama’s legislative agenda.
A series of explosions targeting mainly Shiites across Iraq has raised fears about a return of the sectarian bloodshed that pushed the country to the brink of civil war in 2006-2007. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
The former secretary of defense talks about his new book, “Rumsfeld’s Rules,” and the Benghazi attacks, saying he does believe there was a cover-up by the Obama administration. He also reflects on some of his controversial decisions during his tenure in the Bush administration.
Residents stand amid rubble at blast scene in Tuz Khormatu town in northern Iraq May 21, 2013. Three persons were killed and 52 others were injured after two car bombs were set off in Tuz Khormatu on Tuesday, according to the police. REUTERS/Stringer (IRAQ - Tags: CIVIL UNREST)
Mourners pray over the coffin of a victim killed in one of Monday's bomb attacks, during a funeral in Najaf, around 160 km south of Baghdad May 20, 2013. More than 70 people were killed in a series of car bombings and suicide attacks targeting Shi'ite Muslims across Iraq on Monday, police and medic
Mourners carry the coffin of a victim killed in one of Monday's bomb attacks, during a funeral in Najaf, around 160 km south of Baghdad, May 20, 2013. More than 70 people were killed in a series of car bombings and suicide attacks targeting Shi'ite Muslims across Iraq on Monday, police and medics s
ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUAL COVERAGE OF SCENES OF INJURY OR DEATHMourners pray over coffins of victims killed in Monday's bomb attacks, during a funeral in Najaf, 160 km south of Baghdad, May 20, 2013. More than 70 people were killed in a series of car bombings and suicide attacks targeting Shi'it
