“It takes guts to be a police man in Kandahar”, we look at one of the most dangerous jobs in Afghanistan. Also today the mothers of three hikers, detained in Iran sense July, are reunited with their children for the first time.

A dangerous job in Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — It takes guts to be a policeman in Kandahar. You’re a prime target for the Taliban, the local population has little trust in you and until recently you were ill-trained and ill-equipped.

Fox Video: Spike in Afghanistan Violence

Taliban insurgent groups execute string of attacks targeted at U.S. troops

Celebrating Excellence in Research – A USU Tradition

Every spring, during the week leading up to graduation, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) hosts a week of activities dedicated to celebrating excellence in research. “Research Week” traditionally offers students, faculty and staff the opportunity to collaborate with one another and publicly promote their scientific studies. For the graduating class of 2010, it also offers one last chance for classmates to reunite before they enter their professional careers as physicians, biomedical scientists and advanced practice nurses.

Moms embrace U.S. trio held in Iran

TEHRAN – The mothers of three Americans jailed in Iran hugged and kissed their children Thursday in an emotional first meeting since the trio was arrested in July.

CNN Video: Al Qaeda commander: How I planned Iraq attacks

Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) — A man who oversaw suicide attacks that devastated the Iraqi government said he got an order to target four ministries in the strikes, which killed and injured hundreds of citizens last year.

Times Square Suspect Appears in Court

NEW YORK — Appearing relaxed and obedient, the man accused of plotting a car bombing in Times Square made his first appearance in a Manhattan courtroom where he was told by a magistrate judge that he had the right to remain silent.

Taliban Attack Bagram Air Field

KABUL, Afghanistan — Insurgents launched a brazen pre-dawn assault Wednesday against the giant U.S.-run Bagram Air Field, the second Taliban strike at NATO forces in and around the capital in as many days.

South Korea awaits official report into ship sinking

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — As South Korea awaits the release of an official report into the sinking of a warship Thursday, a range of leaks and unofficial statements is pointing the finger firmly at North Korea.

The findings of an official report into the cause of the incident — prepared by American, Australian, British and Swedish, as well as South Korean experts — will be announced late Thursday morning.