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Nearly 1 in 5 US troops reports mental problems, possible brain injury from iraq, Afghanistan

Al-Qaida No. 2 says Bush covering up iraq defeat by halting troop withdrawals

Marking the fifth anniversary of the invasion of iraq, al Qaeda's media arm released an audio recording, purportedly from the group's second-in-command, saying U.S. troops there have failed.

A thick layer of yellow dust blanketed houses and cars in the Iraqi capital Thursday as a heavy sandstorm over central iraq sent dozens of residents to hospitals with breathing difficulties.

President Bush and British Prime minister Gordon Brown discussed a range of topics at the White House on Thursday including terrorism, fighting in iraq and Afghanistan, Iran and economic issues, Bush told reporters afterward.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Teams of university scientists backed by U.S. government funds hope to grow new skin, ears, muscles and other body tissue for troops injured in iraq and Afghanistan, the Defense department said on Thursday.

Kimberly Dozier reports on a soldier's case which illustrates the Army's showdown over how to handle PTSD - one of the signature injuries of the Afghan and iraq wars. CBS News has learned the scope of the problem.

Sexual assault crimes by military contractors are going unprosecuted, not for a lack of legal tools, but a lack of will.

PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: Mr. Prime minister, welcome to the Rose Garden. Glad you're here. It's a beautiful day. I'm -- been a pleasure to welcome a good friend to the Oval Office. And we've had a good discussion.

British Prime minister Gordon Brown discussed the iraq war, the global economy and his country's relationship with the U.S. as he met with all three presidential candidates, one of whom will be his ally come January.