May 24 Watch Former State Dept. Official Offers Critique of American Foreign Policy Decisions Former State Dept. Official Offers Critique of American Foreign Policy Decisions… Continue watching
May 23 Watch British Authorities Characterize Brutal Slaying of Soldier as Terrorism British investigators continue to search for answers after the brutal murder of Lee Rigby, a 25-year-old British soldier who served in Afghanistan. Rigby was hacked to death by two men armed with knives in broad daylight. Lucy Manning of Independent… Continue watching
May 03 Veteran U.S. Diplomat to Lead Afghanistan-Pakistan Effort By Larisa Epatko Ambassador James Dobbins will be the new special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Secretary of State John Kerry said in a statement Friday. It won't be unfamiliar territory for the career diplomat. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch News Wrap: Three NATO Troops Killed in Afghanistan by Roadside Bombing In other news Tuesday, three NATO troops were killed by a roadside bombing in Southern Afghanistan on the third day of the Taliban's spring offensive. Also, the parliament of Cyrpus narrowly passed a multi-billion dollar bailout plan to avoid national… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch News Wrap: Five Car Bombs Explode in Iraq, Killing at Least 36 In other news Monday, five car bombs exploded in Shiite areas of Iraq, killing at least 36 people. In the last week, a wave of sectarian violence has claimed more than 200 lives across that nation. Also Afghan President Hamid… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch News Wrap: Boston Suspect Transferred From Hospital to Prison Medical Center In other news Friday, surviving Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was transferred to a federal prison medical center. Tsarnaev is facing federal terror charges for the April 15 attack. Also, police in New York think they found a part… Continue watching
Apr 03 Watch News Wrap: Taliban Suicide Bombers Dressed as Officers Kill 53 in Afghanistan In other news Wednesday, Taliban members dressed as Afghan troops raided a courthouse in Western Afghanistan, killing at least 53 people. Also, President Barack Obama visited Colorado to spotlight that state's newly passed gun laws. Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch Returning Veterans Face Huge Backlog, Disorganization in Fight for Benefits Returning Veterans Face Huge Backlog, Disorganization in Fight for Benefits… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch Extended Interview: Veterans Voice Frustration Over Benefits Extended Interview: Veterans Voice Frustration Over Benefits… Continue watching
Mar 28 Watch Extended Interview: VA Secretary Responds to Backlog Extended Interview: Veterans Voice Frustration Over Benefits Backlog to VA Secretary… Continue watching