Headlines from Iraq

The White House says President Bush will announce his decision on future troops levels in Iraq next week.

John McCain says his experience as a prisoner of war in Vietnam shaped his personal and political life, and many veterans relate to that. But is it enough to win their vote?

The remnants of what was once Hurricane Gustav could force the postponement of tomorrow's first round of the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club.

The United States is spending more money than ever on private security contractors in Iraq as thousands of troops return home amid steady declines in insurgent attacks, federal records show.

A St. Louis man is part of a team working with Iraqi officials to help strengthen the country's government.

Multiple combat deployments to Iraq are increasing serious mental health problems among soldiers, triggering drug and alcohol abuse and contributing to record suicide levels, suggest reports out Thursday at the American Psychological Association meeting in Boston.
War On Terrorism Headlines

America's first war crimes trial since World War II went to the jury Monday as a panel of six U.S. military officers began deliberating whether to send Osama bin Laden's former driver away for life.

Missouri National Guard Adjutant General King Sidwell addressed these issues Friday, when more troops deployed from Jefferson Barracks.

A 21-year-old soldier from Lebanon, Missouri died over the weekend in Afghanistan while in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

A group of veterans from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq brought their message to the St. Louis area.

A marine in southern California, who lost his leg in the Iraq war, is heading back into battle less than nine months after his injury.