In the 35 years since Jewell Harris was drafted and served in Vietnam, he's been haunted by the notion that Uncle Sam hadn't played straight with him. He was among more than 350,000 men drafted despite failing the military's physical or mental requirements - a plan called Project 100,000. Full Story »
LARA SOLT/DMN The Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III of Friendship-West Baptist Church joined other clergy leaders when the event was announced last month.The Justice Revival that begins tonight in Dallas might be thought of as a thousand points of light shining in the same direction. That's the hope anyway as large numbers of Christians gather across the usual dividing lines of race, denomination ... Full Story »
Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's repeated e-mails to an extremist Muslim cleric were deemed harmless by federal investigators. The cleric has hailed Hasan as "a hero." | Full Story »
STEWART F. HOUSE/Special Contributor August Walters looks at the spot where police say five teens kicked and beat his best friend to death Saturday night.The gang of mostly 16-year-olds kept hitting and kicking the man even while they were begged to stop by a 15-year-old boy who'd been friends with one of them, according to court documents. Full Story »
Responding to an open records request by The Dallas Morning News , the Texas health department on Monday released a list of every medical provider in the state that requested the H1N1 flu vaccine and a list of all shipments ordered as of Thursday. Full Story »
TOM FOX/DMNOfficials starting a campaign say the practice kills more than 160 Texas infants each year. But some, such as Alison Grady of Garland, say the warnings are overly broad. Full Story »
When Barack Obama stands before the mourning children, spouses and comrades of those cut down last week at Fort Hood, he will confront one of the most delicate and painful duties a president undertakes. Full Story »
As a nationally syndicated fantasy columnist, Ladd Biro writes he is in constant contact with the subjects of his columns. Full Story »
North Texas should see good weather for most of the week, but there is a chance of isolated showers today. Full Story »
Thirty Purple Heart recipients were honored at a Veterans Day event on Sunday at the Lancaster Theater in downtown Grapevine. U.S. Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell, hosted the event in recognition of Veterans Day this Wednesday. Full Story »
When Jonathan Bird, 28, confronted five teens about their reckless driving just before midnight Saturday, they responded by beating him to death on a neighbor's lawn, police say. Full Story »
Districts are rethinking what they can and should be teaching because of cuts in federal funding, a new state law that requires more parental involvement in sex-education decisions, and increasing reports about Texas' high teenage pregnancy rate. Some districts are considering compromises along the lines of "abstinence-plus," a curriculum that warns of the perils of early sexual activity while ... Full Story »
The reserved greeting at Killeen's First United Methodist Church contrasted sharply with the effusive cries of parishioners several blocks away at the Christian House of Prayer. But across this Army town in search of recovery, the message was the same. Pastors, chaplains and priests echoed themes of remembrance, forgiveness and healing in the first Sunday services since Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's ... Full Story »
Experts warn that death penalty cases are so rare in the military, and so prone to big mistakes, that death sentences rarely stick. Full Story »
APThe Dallas Mavericks' inconsistent offense received a much-needed shot of energy Saturday night with the return of swingman Josh Howard. Howard made his season debut and helped spark a 129-101 rout over the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center in the Mavericks' most complete game of the season. Full Story »
APDallas came out flat, got behind early and had to battle back. But the Dallas Stars were whistled for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties en route to a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Saturday Night. Full Story »
With Andy Reid coaching throughout this decade, the Philadelphia Eagles have finished ahead of the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East in seven of the nine seasons, writes Rick Gosselin. Full Story »
The rookie NFL television broadcaster making the loudest splash this season talks softly and carries a big clicker. Full Story »
APThe Dallas Stars scored on the power play, defended on the penalty kill and kept a one-goal lead in a furious third period in a 2-1 victory Saturday night over the Vancouver Canucks at American Airlines Center. Full Story »
Getty ImagesForward Shawn Marion is in his first season with the Dallas Mavericks, but he's been in the NBA long enough to easily identify a troublesome early season trend for a team. Marion said Dallas, which plays host to Toronto tonight (7:30 p.m., Ch. 21), has has been sporadic on offense. Full Story »
The frenzy surrounding Christopher McDougall's best-selling book has sparked a growing curiosity about barefoot running. That wasn't his intent. Full Story »
It'll be strictly a signing (Palin won't be speaking), with no personalization. No memorabilia will be signed; books only. Books must be bought at Legacy, either in advance (bring your receipt) or that day. Full Story »
APNancy Lieberman has always been first. First woman to do this. First woman to do that. When she was younger, she was first to play basketball with the boys. Now, Lieberman, 51, will be the first women to coach a men's basketball team. She will be coach of the NBA Development League team in Frisco. Full Story »
The Dallas County health department expects to run out of its supply of 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine today. Full Story »
The first crackle across the radio of "shots fired" didn't provoke much concern. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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