Army to Punish Nine Officers in Connection With Fort Hood Shootings

The Army announced Thursday it will punish nine officers in connection with the Fort Hood shootings for "leadership failures relating to the career of Maj. Hasan." Army doctor Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is accused of killing 13 people and wounding 29 others on November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood in Texas. The Army does not identify the officers who will be punished nor does it reveal their specific punishments. A press release from the Army reads: "The severity of each action varies depending on case-specific facts and circumstances. In certain cases, it may take several weeks to ensure that each...