At least thirteen American soldiers and four Afgan nationals were killed on Saturday when a Taliban car bomber attacked an armored bus in Kabul, a U.S. military official said, marking the single most deadly attack on American troops in the country’s capital since the war began in 2001. The attack follows recent attacks on the American Embassy in Afghanistan and NATO’s headquarters in the country... 

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Standpoint Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. The analysts currently have a $85.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) upgraded shares of Lockheed Martin from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research... 

Americans go to great lengths to protect against being robbed. We lock our doors, install alarm systems in our homes and cars, and insure our valuables. Many, however, do not pay an equal amount of attention to the crime that impacted more than eight million consumers last year, the crime of identity theft. Recognizing that education is the key to prevention, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling... 

JACKSONVILLE — Jaguars defensive end John Chick, the former CFL star who has two sacks in four games this year in a reserve role, could miss Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Chick did not practice Thursday, nor did safety Courtney Greene, fullback Brock Bolen and offensive lineman Eben Britton. With Guy Whimper filling in at right tackle, and Will Rackley at guard, the Jaguars... 

Each week, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk hosts a podcast listing the hottest coaching seats in the NFL. This week, not surprisingly, PFT listed Jaguars Head Coach Jack Del Rio. “(Del Rio) is the odds on favorite to be the first guy fired during the season,” said Florio. He also added Del Rio should be “biting his fingernails right now.” Here’s the full list: 5) Jason... 

JACKSONVILLE — It appears Mike Sims-Walker’s exile following the 2010 NFL season was short lived. The talented, but often-injured receiver appears to be making his way back to Jacksonville after being cut by the Rams Monday. Sims-Walker’s best season came in 2009, when he caught 63 passes for 869 yards and 7 touchdowns. In 2010, he only caught 43 balls but still added 7 touchdowns. UPDATE:... 

JACKSONVILLE — Peter King of CNN-SI tweeted yesterday that Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis could be on the trading block. Mathis, the Jaguars all-time interception leader, was drafted by the team in 2003. He and Greg Jones are the only Jaguars originally brought in by Del Rio that are still on the club’s roster. Mathis made the Pro Bowl in 2006 after a stellar campaign with eight interceptions....