For the first time since military forces in Iraq and Afghanistan began using makeshift bombs, there is new research that offers hope for U.S. soldiers wounded by explosions.

Bioengineers at Harvard University can now explain how the blast of an exploding bomb can result in disastrous injuries in the nerve cells and blood vessels of the brain.

Researchers discovered this week that if a soldier is near a bomb when it explodes, it sets off a chain reaction of destructive molecular signals within the nerve cells of the brain. more >>

This fall a reality series entitled “All American Muslim” will premiere on TLC. The series will follow five Muslim families living in one of the country’s largest Muslim communities, Dearborn, Mich. The town is also home to the largest mosque in the United States.

The show intends to allow “viewers into a world they might not otherwise experience,” said Amy Winter, TLC’s general manager.

"Through these families and their diverse experiences, we will explore how they blend their values and traditions with everyday life in America," stated Winter, "providing insight into their culture with care and compassion." more >>

Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation is now being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) after serious concerns arose that the corporation's employees may have tried to hack into the phones of 9/11 victims and their families, it was revealed Thursday.

The FBI were prompted to open a preliminary probe after several lawmakers wrote letters questioning whether it was possible that reporters working for Murdoch's media company may have sought access to phone records of victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, according to sources at the FBI's New York City office.

Murdoch and his company are under intense scrutiny for actions involving the now-defunct News of the World tabloid. Reporters at the paper are said to have accessed the voice mail accounts of victims who died in London's terrorist attacks in 2005. more >>

The September 11 Memorial, which is set to open in a few months, has racked up 42,000 ticket reservations on its website within a day of opening its booking system. It is estimated that the reservations will increase even more over the coming weeks before the 10th anniversary.

The memorial opens to the public on Sept. 12 and visitors will be able to get timed passes to see the memorial. On Sept. 11 the memorial will only be open to families and invited dignitaries.

As noted in the Drudge Report, officials are expected to limit the number of visitors to approximately 1,500 at a time. more >>

Tickets for the new 9/11 memorial in New York have been made available today, with the general public invited to reserve themselves tickets through an online system.

The timing of the release has been scheduled to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the terrorist atrocity that will take place in two months time. Tickets are free, and the online reservation system went live at 9 a.m.

According to the website reservations can also be made by phone between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. more >>

A Rasmussen Reports survey of likely Republican primary voters asked if it would be good, or bad, for Republicans if former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Texas Governor Rick Perry, or former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani entered the presidential race.

A plurality of respondents, 45 percent, said it would be bad for Republicans if Palin entered the race, while 36 percent said it would be good for Republicans. The same percentage favored Perry entering the race, but only 21 percent thought a Perry candidacy would be bad for Republicans.

Though he claimed no interest for months, some close to Perry have acknowledged that he is now reconsidering and may enter the race. Perry is the longest serving governor in Texas and is expected to do well among social conservatives and Southerners. more >>