Topic: Fort Knox

Fort Knox shooting leaves one civilian dead

An investigation is ongoing in the shooting death of a Fort Knox civilian employee Wednesday. Authorities have said the attack was not random and that they are "investigating a personal incident."  

Fort Knox on lockdown after shooting

The U.S. Army base in Fort Knox, Kentucky had heightened security in place following a reported shooting near a human resources facility there. It was unclear whether there had been casualties. 

Donald Marron $1 trillion coin: Should Obama exploit the Treasury's platinum loophole?

A $1 trillion coin could provide an answer to America's debt limit woes. Marron explores how the $1 trillion coin could work, and whether or not President Obama should take advantage of it.

War-weary US is numbed to drumbeat of troop deaths in Afghanistan

Each week at war has a certain sameness for those not fighting in Afghanistan. Yet every week brings sorrow to those who learn that a son or daughter, brother or sister, was killed or wounded.

Decoder Wire Ted Nugent is back! Does Mitt Romney wish he'd zip it? (+video)

Ted Nugent returned to the limelight Friday, insisting on a CBS show that he's a moderate, Romney-backing, 'nice guy' who takes children with serious illnesses on fishing trips. Somehow, though, his demeanor probably isn't reassuring to independent women voters.

Focus As war wanes, how will US military retain its best warriors?

Today’s troops have acquired invaluable experience in battle. But when the fighting ends, the US military must find ways to keep the force engaged or risk losing all that expertise. 

Decoder Wire Ted Nugent: Will anti-Obama rant cost him more gigs?

Fort Knox canceled an appearance by shock rocker Ted Nugent at the Army post's annual summer concert. And two city councilmen in Bangor, Maine, are calling for the cancellation of a Nugent show on the city’s waterfront.

Opinion: Can Seoul summit tackle biggest threat to US security – nuclear terrorism?

What can President Obama and other world leaders meeting in Seoul, South Korea, for the second Nuclear Security Summit today and tomorrow plausibly accomplish? The answer is less than many observers hope – but more than skeptics appreciate. Look at Ukraine.

Gold rush? Why gold standard glitters for some in GOP.

Backers of a gold standard – a view popular with many tea party advocates – see a gold-backed currency as a way to rein in government spending and minimize the role of the Federal Reserve.

Fiat money turns 40, the tragedy goes on

Forty years ago, on Aug.15, the US dollar became backed by a promise from the government instead of gold. It was a mistake that's not too late to remedy.

More precious than gold

A Christian Science perspective.

From gold rush to gold standard: history's filigree

A timeline of the precious metal's effects on the world – from gold rush to gold standard.

Don't tax you, don't tax me, sell the gold behind the tree!

One proposal for deficit reduction goes far beyond the 'tax the guy behind the tree' attitude. Should the US sell off some of its gold to avoid taxing citizens more?

Pentagon had red flags about command climate in 'kill team' Stryker brigade

Five soldiers in the 5th Stryker brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division are charged with forming a 'kill team' in Afghanistan. The commander of that brigade is not implicated in any criminal proceedings, but some Pentagon officials worry that his aggressive philosophy might have been an 'enabler.'

USA vs. Ghana: Africa best turn up the heat on US World Cup soccer

Not since the USA made it to the semifinals of the inaugural World Cup in 1930 has it had such a clear chance to return. But in Ghana, the US faces a team with organization and collective grit.

Seven steps to reviving Michigan

Reliance on the beleaguered auto industry is out. But what to do? Economic sages weigh in.

Waltz of the flowers in winter

When the temperature hovers just above zero, garden catalogs hold the promise of spring.

Dreams of imaginary gardens

When the temperature hovers above zero, garden catalogs hold the promise of spring.

Guantánamo video, deserter case draw Canadian criticism of U.S. ties

On Tuesday, a US Army deserter was deported. An unrelated but simultaneous video release showed a Canadian Gitmo detainee taken at age 15 crying, 'Oh Mommy!'

World

U.S. to open Berlin embassy on symbolic land

German critics have lambasted the building's design ahead of its festive July 4 inauguration.