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Matthew Warren died of self-inflicted gunshot
Matthew Warren shot himself, according to the autopsy report. Matthew Warren was the 27-year old son of megachurch pastor Rick Warren, who is also the author of "The Purpose Driven Life."
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Suicide 'epidemic' in Army: July was worst month, Pentagon says
Even as the Afghanistan war winds down, suicides among troops are on the rise. Among all branches, the number is up 22 percent from a year ago, and July was the Army's worst month.
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Gun control: Why the US military is fighting with the NRA
US military commanders are trying to cope with an epidemic of suicides within the armed forces. Officials say they are frustrated by a recent law, backed by the NRA, that makes it difficult to talk to soldiers about personally owned firearms.
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Pentagon dilemma: More privacy in barracks linked to more sexual assault
Pentagon upgrades in troops' living quarters sought to ease rigors of persistent conflict, but lax regulations are also producing more high-risk situations for young servicemen and women.
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Sgt. Robert Bales and multiple tours of duty: How many is too many?
Twenty percent of active-duty Army troops are on at least their third tour of duty to a war zone. Sgt. Robert Bales, suspected of slaying 17 Afghan civilians, was one. Here's what's known about the dangers of repeated deployments.
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Women in combat: Pentagon opens door to front lines
The Pentagon has opened the door for women to serve in combat – but just barely. Women will still not officially fight in battle, but new rules acknowledge their role on the front line.
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Army report: Suicide rate sets record; some alcohol abuse up 54 percent
But efforts to confront suicide have produced some encouraging successes, says a high-ranking Army official. And the number of soldiers being referred to treatment programs is increasing.
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Pentagon report: Sexual assault in the military up dramatically
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta vowed to reduce sexual assaults within the military with a series of new initiatives. Some say, though, that the initiatives were already mandated by Congress.
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Women serving in combat: US panel to recommend ban be lifted.
A US commission is expected to say that women should be allowed to fight on the front lines. The reality is that women are already serving in combat, says Army's Vice Chief of Staff.
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Pentagon seeks answers to why suicides doubled in National Guard and Reserve
Suicides in the National Guard and Reserve rose from 65 in 2009 to 145 last year. Pentagon officials suggest isolation and job woes could be culprits. Frequent deployments also factor in.
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Bruins vs. Penguins: ‘Frontier justice’ for Matt Cooke hit?
Will the Boston Bruins retaliate for Pittsburgh Penguin Matt Cooke's season-ending hit to star forward Marc Savard? The controversy comes as the NHL tries to limit injuries to top players.
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Opinion: US military is meeting recruitment goals with video games – but at what cost?
Amid a soaring suicide rate among soldiers, it’s worth looking at how the Army’s aggressive video games distort our impressions of war.
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Soldier rampage hints at stress of repeated deployments
Sgt. John Russell was charged with murder Tuesday. He was finishing his third tour in Iraq.
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General Petraeus to head U.S. forces in Middle East
The move brings greater focus to the conflict in Afghanistan. Lt. Gen. Odierno is set to succeed Petraeus in Iraq.
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