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Mar 16

For the first time, read Bowe Bergdahl’s explanation for why he walked off base

By Larisa Epatko

Bowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant who left his base in Afghanistan and was captured by the Taliban, now faces a court-martial. In a newly released transcript, he talks about what happened that day.

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Jan 13

‘Serial’ podcast shifts to biweekly schedule

By Joshua Barajas

Once a weekly podcast, new "Serial" episodes will now come out every other week, host Sarah Koenig announced Tuesday.

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Dec 22

Bowe Bergdahl defers entering plea at Fort Bragg arraignment

By News Desk

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl did not enter a plea at an arraignment at Fort Bragg Tuesday morning, deferring the action to a later date.

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Dec 14

Bergdahl to face desertion charge in general court-martial

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for five years and freed in exchange for five detainees in Guantanamo Bay, will face charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy in a general court-martial,…

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Dec 11

Bergdahl says he left base to expose ‘leadership failure’

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho — Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl says he walked off his base in Afghanistan to cause a crisis that would catch the attention of military brass.

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Dec 10

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PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 10, 2015

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Thursday on the NewsHour, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl breaks his silence just as the controversy of his release is reignited. Also: How a landmark No Child Left Behind rewrite could change public schools, Yazidi refugees risk danger for a European…

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Dec 10

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House report questions legality of Bowe Bergdahl transfer

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Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee have released a new report on the release of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in exchange for releasing five Taliban inmates at Guantanamo Bay. To discuss the findings, Gwen Ifill talks to Rep. Vicky…

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Dec 10

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Bowe Bergdahl debate reignites with ‘Serial’ season, House report

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For the first time, Bowe Bergdahl's version of his experience is being heard publicly. On the podcast "Serial," the Army sergeant explains why he left his post in Afghanistan without permission before being captured by the Taliban. A prisoner swap…

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Dec 10

Second season of ‘Serial’ is released, tells Bowe Bergdahl’s story

By Corinne Segal

The second season of "Serial" is here, and its first episode confirms it: the team will address the story of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.

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Oct 10

Army officer recommends no jail time for Sgt. Bergdahl

By Rialda Zukic

Former prisoner of war Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is expected to be spared jail time in the U.S. on desertion and other misconduct charges after leaving his unit in Afghanistan in 2009 and being captured by insurgents.

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