Hasan Likely to Be Paralyzed: Lawyer

Some offer prayers for alleged shooter's family

(NEWSER) - Church attendance was up today in the area around Fort Hood, Texas, where at least one congregation heard a somewhat unexpected appeal. "Lord, we pray for Major Hasan‘s family, who find themselves in a position no one wants to be in—to try and explain the unexplainable," said the chaplain leading the service. The nearest town to the base, Killeen, has one house of worship for every 245 residents, according to the Austin American-Statesman , and attendance at many appeared to be up. More»

They range in age from 19 to 62

(NEWSER) - The 13 people killed at Fort Hood ranged in age from 19 to 62 and came from all parts of the country. For more details, click on the source links above at right. The victims are:

• Maj. Libardo Caraveo, 52, Woodbridge, Va.
• Spec. Frederick Greene, 29, Mountain City, Tenn.
• Michael Grant Cahill, 62, Cameron, Texas
• Pvt. Francheska Velez, 21, Chicago
• Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka, 19, West Jordan, Utah
• Pfc. Michael Pearson, 31, Bolingbrook, Ill.
• Spc. Jason Dean Hunt, 27, Frederick, Okla.
• Sgt. Amy Krueger, 29, Kiel, Wisc.
• Pfc. Kham Xiong, 23, St. Paul, Minn.
• Lt. Col. Juanita Warman, 55, Pittsburgh
• Capt. Russell Seager, 41, Racine, Wisc.
• Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow, 32, Fort Gordon, Ga.
• Capt. John Gaffaney, 56, San Diego, Calif.

Nidal Hasan has first appearance, wins delay

(AP) - Wearing his Army uniform and sitting solemnly in a wheelchair, the psychiatrist accused of gunning down 13 people at Fort Hood in November made his first court appearance today, and his attorneys won a delay in his case. Maj. Nidal Hasan did not speak much at the hearing, mostly answering questions about the proceedings with a soft "yes sir." The next hearing, at which a judge will determine whether the case goes to trial, is now scheduled for Oct. 4. More»

Review finds Hasan's shortcomings ignored

(NEWSER) - Up to eight army officers may be disciplined for errors of judgment ahead of the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage, according to an official familiar with a Pentagon review of the incident. The review found that officers allowed accused shooter Nidal Malik Hasan's career to advance despite his erratic behavior and failure to meet required standards for physical fitness, appearance and work ethic, the official tells the Los Angeles Times. More»

Funerals take place across the country

(NEWSER) - Funerals for several of the 13 victims of the Fort Hood shooting took place today across the nation. Friends, family, and community members laid to rest Staff Sgt. Justin DeCrow, Spc. Jason Dean Hunt, Staff Sgt. Amy Krueger, Pfc. Aaron Thomas Nemelka, Capt. John Gaffaney, and Pfc. Michael Pearson. "Her smile would light up any room, her energy would envelope all of those around her," said Krueger's parents. More»