President Barack Obama summons Democrats to "answer the call of history" as the House pushes toward a vote on a landmark health care bill that would cover millions of uninsured.

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was so conflicted over what to tell fellow soldiers about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan that a local Islamic leader said Saturday he was deeply troubled by it.

Leaders of the vibrant Muslim community here express outrage at the shooting rampage being laid to one of their members, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who had become a regular attendee at the local mosque.

The USS New York, built with steel from the rubble of the World Trade Center, was put into service Saturday both as a symbol of healing and strength.

No. 3 Alabama picked up another dramatic win and a second straight trip to the SEC championship game. Julio Jones caught a 73-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, the Crimson Tide converted the 2-point attempt, and Leigh Tiffin booted a 40-yard field goal with 3:04 left to seal a 24-15 victory over No. 9 LSU on Saturday.