Department Veterans Affairs

Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker retires after 58 years

The stalwart of the BBC calls time on his career due to ill health.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran shot dead by cartel gunmen in Mexico

Nichola Quets was traveling to the beach resort of Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, at the time of the attack, local media reported.

The judge handling Boeing’s plea deal asks Justice Department to explain its diversity policy

The federal judge considering Boeing’s plea deal with prosecutors wants to know how the Justice Department’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies would affect the selection of an independent ...

Politics - NBC News - October 16

Biofuels stock Gevo continues rally, boosted by $1.46 billion Energy Department loan

Shares of renewable-chemicals and biofuels company Gevo continued their rally Friday, lifted by a $1.46 billion loan commitment from the U.S. Energy Department earlier this week.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

After weeks of weather delays, NASA astronauts finally set to depart space station

Four astronauts are expected to leave the International Space Station on Wednesday, After weeks of delays due to inclement weather, including Hurricane Milton.

DOJ warns Elon Musk's America PAC that $1M voter giveaways could be illegal

Elon Musk's America PAC has been giving away $1 million daily, an effort it debuted in conjunction with Musk's push to register swing-state voters.

Roberto Mancini departs Saudi Arabia job richer but with team no better off | John Duerden

Former Italy coach upset players and attracted fans’ ire; he now leaves a team struggling for World Cup qualification. Just before full time in Saudi Arabia’s 0-0 draw with Bahrain in a vital 2026 ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 3.11% for the next six months

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new Series I bond rates through April 2025.

Business - CNBC - 11 hours ago

Hundreds of veterans receiving honorable discharges after 'don't ask, don't tell' review

The Defense Department has issued honorable discharges to around 800 servicemembers who were separated from the military during the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that was repealed in 2011. Defense ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Veterans dismissed over ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy given honorable discharges

US policy in effect from 1994-2011 removed thousands of LGBTQ+ service members, many less than honorably. Nearly all US service members who were forcibly separated from the military when the ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Texans trade Cam Akers to Vikings: Second straight season Minnesota has traded for veteran RB

Minnesota sent a conditional Day 3 pick for Akers for the second year in a row

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Camellia Bowl gets a new name and title sponsor. It's now the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl

The annual college football bowl game held in Alabama’s capital is changing its name to the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl

Tech - ABC News - October 16

Liam Payne, veteran of One Direction, dies in fall from balcony of Buenos Aires hotel

Liam Payne has died at age 31. The British singer-songwriter, formerly with the boy band One Direction, fell from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Bills send warning shot to veteran kicker with free agent signing ahead of Week 7 game vs. Titans

Are the Bills looking to make a change at kicker?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

2024 NFL trade deadline: Why Saints should deal Alvin Kamara, plus potential landing spots for veteran RB

New Orleans fell to 2-5 as it opened Week 7 action against Denver on 'TNF'

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

CVS cuts outlook yet again — while swapping out CEO for a company veteran

“The shift in management is not surprising as the company looks to level set its operations and strategically position itself for future growth,” analyst said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Huuuge social casino veteran unveils AI-focused Beyond startup and Decor Society

Huuuge founder Anton Gauffin has started Beyond, which is building a fashion game called Decor Society tapping generative AI.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 24

Steelers rookie Roman Wilson suffers injury setback, igniting rumors about possible trade for veteran receiver

Pittsburgh's receiver depth just took a hit

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99

D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

White Sox hire Will Venable as new manager: MLB veteran inherits team that set single-season loss record

Venable most recently served as associate manager under Bruce Bochy with the Texas Rangers

Sports - CBS Sports - 11 hours ago

Jorge Soler trade: Braves send veteran slugger to Angels for pitcher on first day of MLB offseason

The MLB offseason is officially underway

Sports - CBS Sports - 8 hours ago

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