The U.S. military formally handed control of Babil province to Iraqi security forces during a ceremony Thursday morning in the once-violent central state. ...more

October 24, 2008

Iraq's Cabinet decided Tuesday to ask the United States for changes to the draft agreement that would keep American troops here three more years, as key Shiite lawmakers warned the deal stands little chance of approval as it stands. ...more

October 22, 2008

PLANT CITY Patriotic speeches by local youth will highlight the 23rd annual Veterans Day program by Hopewell Funeral Home. ...more

October 21, 2008

The Iraqi puppy adopted by an American soldier but refused a flight to the United States, is alive, the military said Tuesday, giving hope to an animal rescue group that is trying to take it to the United States. ...more

October 15, 2008

At a ceremony Saturday, 226 flags were added to the Field of Honor display at Veterans Memorial Park on U.S. 301 in Tampa. That brings the total to 4,791, each flag representing a U.S. casualty in Iraq or Afghanistan. After the ceremony, USF student Darryl Dudding helped replace weathered flags. ...more

October 12, 2008

Lea's Prayers and Postage Inc. is holding its final fundraiser of 2008. ...more

October 9, 2008

Iraq's foreign minister said Tuesday it will take "bold political decisions" to resolve a major issue in the way of a deal allowing American forces to stay next year: Who will try U.S. troops accused of crimes. The United States wants exclusive right to prosecute troops, but Iraqis want some jurisdiction over them. ...more

October 8, 2008

I am writing about Blackwater, just what is it anyway? Why are they over in Iraq, and do we have to support them with our tax dollars? It is something I would like to know, and also as to why Blackwater is better suited over there than the army? Why can't they fight the war and bring our men and women back home to their families? ...more

October 6, 2008

Top Ten Things Overheard at Sarah Palin's Debate Camp ...more

October 3, 2008

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Monday that the government is ready to compromise to reach a security accord with the United States, because Iraq still needs American troops despite the drop in violence. ...more

September 30, 2008