Jun 04 Hagel: Rush to judgment that Bergdahl deserted ‘unfair’ By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Wednesday it is unfair to the family of released captive Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to leap to conclusions about his behavior in uniform. "We don't do that in the United States," Hagel told reporters at… Continue reading
Jun 04 Taliban video shows handover of POW Bergdahl to American Special Forces By News Desk Video by the Taliban obtained by the Associated Press shows the handover of American soldier Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl in Afghanistan to American special forces. Continue reading
Jun 03 Watch News Wrap: U.S. to increase military presence in Europe By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, President Obama announced he would ask for up to $1 billion from Congress to send more troops and equipment to Europe as a counter to Russian actions in Ukraine. Also, a Nigerian newspaper reported that… Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch Obama stands behind Bergdahl swap despite questions surrounding capture By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 03 Watch Army will seek Bergdahl’s motivation as rumors of desertion swirl around disappearance By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 03 New bill would allow veterans to seek health care outside VA By Ariel Min Four Republican senators, led by John McCain (R-AZ), introduced the Veterans Choice Act -- a new bill aimed at providing better health care to veterans across the country as well as increasing accountability and transparency at the Department of Veterans… Continue reading
Jun 03 Record number of earthquakes over 4.0 hits Los Angeles for first time since 1994 By Colleen Shalby In the the past five months, and as recently as Sunday, Los Angeles has experienced five earthquakes — each with a magnitude larger than 4.0. The city hasn’t witnessed such an occurrence since 1994, when the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake… Continue reading
Jun 03 Seattle city council approves $15 minimum wage, largest in U.S. By News Desk Seattle's city council on Monday unanimously approved a measure to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour, the highest minimum wage in U.S. history to date. “We did this. Workers did this. Today’s first victory for 15 will inspire… Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch EPA plan critic argues cutting carbon emissions could fail if U.S. endeavors alone By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch EPA chief defends price of White House plan to cut carbon emissions By PBS News Hour Continue watching