PARIS — Western leaders are discussing whether to stage a military response to last week’s alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria. France and Germany, which refused to support the 2003 Iraq invasion, suggested Monday they may take part. Russia said any such intervention would violate international law. FRANCE President Francois Hollande says time is running […]

Officials want to punish the regime for using chemical weapons but not get deeply involved in the civil war.

Staff Sgt. Ty Carter receives the nation’s highest military honor.