US veterans urged to apply for retroactive toxic exposure benefits by Aug. 9
By Andrea Shalal RUMFORD, Maine U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough urged veterans across the country to apply
2023-08-04 04:16
Police in Montana are investigating a report of a noose found near Lyle Lovett's band's tour bus
Police in Billings, Montana, are investigating after a musician who performs with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band said he found a noose hanging from a light pole near the group's tour bus.
2023-07-26 20:29
Serving those who served our country: Meet the North Carolina woman who found her purpose in helping homeless vets
After a stroke nearly killed her, Stacey Buckner's recovery led her to fill the basic needs of homeless veterans through her Off-Road Outreach program. Using her Jeep, she provides mobile showers, laundry services, and meals in her hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
2023-07-21 10:58
Louisiana legislature overrides governor's veto of ban on gender-affirming care for minors
Louisiana's legislature utilized its Republican supermajority Tuesday to enact a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors, overriding its Democratic governor who had vetoed the bill.
2023-07-19 07:20
Two DeSantis campaign veterans leaving to help him from outside
Two veterans of Gov. Ron DeSantis' political operation are departing his presidential campaign to work with an outside group that will focus on boosting the Florida Republican in his race for the White House.
2023-07-15 08:18
MLB Rumors: Cardinals best trades, Braves-Red Sox trade, Dodgers target
MLB Rumors: Dodgers connected to Lucas Giolito tradeIt's no secret that the top MLB Trade Deadline priority for the Los Angeles Dodgers figures to be pitching. Whether it's a starter, a reliever, or both, the Dodgers desperately need to combat a series of unfortunate injuries in addition...
2023-07-13 08:51
Russia slammed as 'inhumane' after blocking UN cross-border aid operation to Syria
The United States, France and the United Kingdom have condemned Russia's move to block the proposed extension of a United Nations' cross-border operation that delivers aid to millions of people in Syria from Turkey.
2023-07-12 11:21
North Carolina's Democratic governor vetoes 3 bills targeting LGBTQ youth
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vetoed three bills that target LGBTQ youth, setting up a likely effort by the state's Republican-controlled legislature to override him.
2023-07-06 06:57
Louisiana Democratic governor vetoes bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, the latest Democratic governor to push back on a GOP-led legislature's efforts to restrict transgender youth's access to such treatments.
2023-07-01 10:55
Biden administration announces more than $3 billion in funding to tackle homelessness with veterans focus
The Biden administration announced new actions Thursday to help prevent and reduce veteran homelessness across the country, including $3.1 billion in funding to support efforts to quickly rehouse homeless Americans.
2023-06-29 17:23
Twickenham veteran runs ultra-marathon across Tanzania
Tricia Sinclair hopes to raise £30,000 for a charity which helps rehabilitate veterans through sport.
2023-06-12 13:30
Biden vetoes bill blocking student loan forgiveness program
President Joe Biden officially vetoed legislation Wednesday that would block his student loan forgiveness program, blasting lawmakers who supported the bill for what he called an "unprecedented attempt to deny critical relief to millions of their own constituents."
2023-06-08 07:50