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Military Service and Civilian Patriotism
The all-volunteer military has created a gulf between US civilians and those who choose to serve. We ask veterans of different ages what it was like to come home… and how they want to be treated. For most Americans, is this holiday mainly a chance to go shopping? Also, a massive oil spill in the Black Sea, and mass murderers who worked for Saddam Hussein are scheduled for execution. Why is the US holding things up?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe all-volunteer military has created a gulf between US civilians and those who choose to serve. We ask veterans of different ages what it was like to come home… and how they want to be treated. For most Americans, is this holiday mainly a chance to go shopping? Also, a massive oil spill in the Black Sea, and "Chemical Ali" is among three former aides to Saddam Hussein convicted of mass murder. Why is the US delaying their executions?
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3 storiesStorm in the Black Sea Causes Huge Oil Spill
Three dead sailors and dozens of birds slicked with oil have washed ashore after a fierce storm in the Black Sea forced at least ten ships aground. An oil tanker split in half, and has spilled more than 1000 gallons of oil in the Kerch Strait, which links the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov between Ukraine and Russia.
Read the story6 minVeterans' Day: Just Another Day to Go Shopping?
In the aftermath of September 11, President Bush told Americans to return to business as usual and go shopping. Today Americans have the day off to honor the veterans of past wars and those that are being fought now in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Read the story38 minUS Stalls Executions of Chemical Ali and Two Former Aides to Saddam
Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has lashed out at American forces who are holding three high-ranking figures from Saddam Hussein's regime. All three have been sentenced to hang, and Maliki wants the sentences carried out.
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