When news of the Fort Hood shooting came in last week, papers covered the breaking story. Now they've had a chance to send reporters out, look what they found!

Firstly there's a new image - of Hasan in his military uniform. (It's the equivalent of running a graduation photo when someone dies young - it's shorthand for 'look what potential we lost in this tragedy'.) Secondly there's apparently a link between Hasan and two of the 9/11 attackers, through a mosque they all shared. This will only fuel the wingnut scapegoating of Muslims.

The Washington Post carries the considered version of the story, below the fold, as well as a stellar story about the execution of the DC sniper. The New York Post - which runs the mosque link on the front page - is somewhat less measured. The New York Times, conversely, looks at what it's like to be Muslim in the US military as part of an above-the-fold package of stories. The main tale is the work of 12 reporters and researchers, and is worth every one. The Daily News, meanwhile, has an exclusive interview with the mother of a soldier who was treated by psychiatrist Hasan.

Disclosure: I freelance write and report for newspapers that are included in this roundup. Where there is a direct conflict of interest I will make it clear.

The New York Times: has a comprehensive and genuinely moving analysis of Hasan's motivations, and addresses the wider issue of Muslims in the military. President Obama is using his influence to press the Senate to move the healthcare bill along. Iraq has passed a law that will help get American troops out of the country. Catholic priests helped lobby anti-abortion measures into the healthcare bill. Also: Nelson Mandela is not dead.

The Washington Post: also proves that, given a weekend and some leeway to get fruity with the words, great reporters can deliver on a story as rich as the shootings. Their above-the-fold story is, if anything, even better and examines whether the families of the DC sniper's victims will watch him die or not. The picture is amazing, it's exclusive and local but of national importance. It even speaks to a wider issue. The only flaw? The story opens with weather. Everyone loves an abortion/healthcare story. Finally, a local story about safety inspections on the DC Metro.

The LA Times: has its cake and eats it too. They run a picture on the shootings above the fold, but devote all the words to other stories. There is a really good profile of Nancy Pelosi - who was instrumental in getting the healthcare bill through the House, but abandoned her own history to do so. And a look at where the bill goes from here. Today's front page feature is about the shutting down of mountain resorts for the winter. The Iraqi law that will help US troops leave is covered here too, and there's lots of service-y local reporting: pension funds and a poll on state reform.

The Wall Street Journal: pulls the same 'Fort Hood picture on the front' trick as the LA Times. And run a very similar picture of a soldier praying, actually. And even has a similar story on the future trials of the healthcare bill, though they add a piece on what it means for insurers. There's a story about Bank of America chief Ken Lewis' battles with the Fed - which includes the fact that his mother nudged him to pay back the bailout money he took. And also to eat his greens. And did Iran build a giant mosque in Nicaragua, where there are only 300 Muslims?

The New York Post: perhaps worried by today's Times report of their circulation woes, the Post opens with the Fort Hood shootings (last week, when it happened, they ran baseball stories on the front page). Also, the headline should be the title of a right-wing horror movie.

The Daily News: interviews the mother of a soldier who was treated by the Fort Hood shooter. She saw evil in his eyes, and thinks the shootings were a calculated act of terrorism. Let's hope she reads the Times cover story today for some context.

The Anchorage Daily News: I know they gave us Sarah Palin to mock,but who knew life in Alaska was so interesting? Today alone there is a story on a new gold rush, the one federal dog mushing job, and how to get it, and viruses that can put child porn on your computer without you even knowing it. Their Fort Hood story is the dullest thing here! Inside, the arts reviewer even (kind of) says mime is better than opera! Which everyone knows but no-one says.

The New Zealand Herald: parliament in New Zealand is a far more interesting place than elsewhere in the world. An MP once called women 'front bums'. The latest political escapades are somewhat less creative, but still pretty fun. The best thing about this fron page? They go big on the Carrie Prejean sex tape!