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Book excerpt: ‘The Spymaster of Baghdad’

“The Spymaster of Baghdad: A True Story of Bravery, Family, and Patriotism in the Battle against ISIS” is the dramatic yet intimate account of how a covert Iraqi intelligence unit called “the Falcons” came together against all odds to defeat ISIS.

By Margaret Coker

3 years ago

Ask the ethicist: Is it OK to show Holocaust photos?

Critics have argued that regular viewing of death camp photographs risks further dehumanizing their subjects.

By Paul Morrow, University of Dayton

4 years ago

Prosecutor seeking 1 year in prison for Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Marine vet, in corruption case

California Rep. Duncan Hunter pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single charge of conspiring with his wife to use at least $150,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses under a plea deal that a former federal prosecutor called “great” for the congressman who had faced 60 counts.

4 years ago

Judge refuses to toss corruption case against Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Marine vet

A judge Monday refused to dismiss federal corruption charges against U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter or move the trial out of San Diego, saying he found no evidence so far that the California Republican lawmaker cannot get a fair trial here.

5 years ago

Judge: Marine vet Rep. Duncan Hunter’s trial can detail alleged extramarital affairs

Hunter's attorney, Gregory Vega, argued that any mention of extramarital affairs and "personal indiscretions" would be "extremely prejudicial" at a trial set for September.

By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Marine veteran Congressman Duncan Hunter used campaign cash for extramarital affairs, federal prosecutors allege

The congressman allegedly illegally used campaign funds to finance romantic flings with lobbyists and congressional aides, spending thousands of dollars on meals, cocktails and vacations, federal prosecutors say.

5 years ago