Nov 11 Peace deal with M23 rebels in Congo delayed UN forces supported the Congolese army and engaged with M23 rebels in late October.Photo by Carl de Souza/Getty Images UPDATED: 2:25 p.m. ET After meeting at the presidential residence in Entebbe, Uganda, Monday, the Congolese government said they… Continue reading
Nov 11 Honoring those who served; 'His actions changed my life forever' This Veterans Day, PBS NewsHour asked you to share your stories of veterans who taught, helped or inspired you in some way. You shared your experiences with us, big and small, about the veterans from World War Two through the… Continue reading
Nov 11 Young veterans: 'Don't just thank us, join us' "Our time of service to our newest veterans has only just begun," said President Obama at Veterans Day ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. The president said Americans must fulfill our obligation to honor and support our… Continue reading
Nov 11 Rural Colorado residents vote to secede as metro areas shift more liberal Colorado's state capitol in Denver.Photo by PBS NewsHour's Mary Jo Brooks DENVER -- The nation's newest state, if rural Colorado residents had their way, would be about the size of Vermont but with the population of a small town… Continue reading
Nov 11 Obama is rare Democrat to govern with bull market in second term Mario Tama/Getty Images Re-elected Republican presidents have generally presided over the best stock market returns, but the first year of President Barack Obama's second term could suspend that trend. The jump in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index… Continue reading
Nov 11 Westgate Mall attacker lived in Somali refugee camp, Kenyan officials say A Kenyan policeman stands near the Westgate mall in Nairobi where al-Shabab terrorists seized the building over four days. At least 67 people were killed in the mall siege that began on Sept. 21. The Kenyan Red Cross said… Continue reading
Nov 11 President Obama lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honors 107 year-old vet .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } President Obama will lay… Continue reading
Nov 11 What we're watching Monday Good morning. It's Veteran's Day, November 11, 2013. Here is some of the news we're watching today. Philippines - Typhoon Aftermath 942 are confirmed dead in the Philippines, but officials predict that number will rise to 10,000 or… Continue reading
Nov 10 Being a military kid is 'really hard,' but it's also full of opportunity By Elizabeth Jones .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Video shot by Jack Higbee… Continue reading
Nov 10 How has a veteran made a difference in your life? Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images Has a veteran helped, taught or inspired you in some way? This Veterans Day, we're asking you to share your stories of veterans who have affected your life. We're using your responses, big… Continue reading