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Marine veteran sets scuba diving record for fastest on all seven continents
Marine veteran Barrington Scott has been scuba diving for more than a decade. Recently, he took the ultimate test – diving on all seven continents in record time. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Veteran journalist Don Dahler reflects on a life covering the world's biggest stories
In his new memoir, "Souvenirs from an Absurd Life," Don Dahler shares firsthand accounts of war zones, wildlife and decades of groundbreaking reporting.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
How a Marine veteran broke a world record for scuba diving
Barrington Scott, who learned to swim after enlisting in the Marines, completed dives on every continent in just 19 days.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Protests over veterans laid off as part of Trump’s cuts to federal bureaucracy
In Michigan, veterans protested the dismissal of probationary workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Trump administration said the downsizing is part of the president’s campaign promise ...NBC News - 5d -
Ukrainians won't stop fighting, even if US pulls support: Veteran
Carl Larson of Seattle fought on Ukraine’s front lines for six months, an experience he describes as “horrific."The Hill - 4d -
Eagles releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay after 5 seasons in Philly
The Eagles are releasing veteran cornerback Darius Slay after five seasons in Philadelphia.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Alina Habba suggests some veterans 'not fit' for government jobs
White House counselor Alina Habba on Tuesday suggested some veterans are perhaps “not fit” for government jobs. “As you know, we care about veterans tremendously. I mean, that's something the ...The Hill - 1d -
'A slap in the face': Veterans react to finding out they were laid off
Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration has fired thousands of federal workers across the country, in an effort, it claims, to cut down on government waste.ABC News - 1d -
49ers could face difficult roster decisions with five veteran players
Matt Maiocco highlights five veteran players the San Francisco 49ers might have to make difficult decisions on this offseason.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
White House plans to expand mass layoffs to IRS and Veterans Affairs
Trump administration looks to axe up to half of the tax agency’s workforce and fire up to 83,000 workers at the VA. US politics live – latest updates Mass layoffs are being planned for two ...The Guardian - 19h -
Panthers acquire veteran goaltender Vitek Vanecek from San Jose
The Florida Panthers are looking at the goalie market.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Democrats knock Trump adviser Habba over veteran jobs quip
Several Democrats, including some who are veterans themselves, have spoken out in opposition to President Trump’s advisor Alina Habba after she quipped about veterans not being fit for their jobs. ...The Hill - 14h -
Trump Administration Plans to Eliminate More Than 80,000 Veterans Affairs Employees
The job reductions would be a major escalation of the downsizing that has already occurred at the department, which provides health care and many other services to veterans.The New York Times - 10h -
Firings and resignations at the Department of Justice
President Trump says his administration is cleaning up a Justice Department corrupted by politics. Amid the firings and resignations, one leader described a workplace of "confusion" and "fear."CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Warren to Trump: Fire Musk
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) urged President Trump to fire Elon Musk, wittingly quoting the leader’s remarks during his Tuesday address to Congress. “I agree with Donald Trump that an unelected ...The Hill - 1d -
Bengals release Sheldon Rankins: Cincinnati frees up $9.6 million by jettisoning veteran DT
Cincinnati begins offseason workCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
DOGE’s USDS Purge Included the Guy Who Keeps Veterans’ Data Safe Online
The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role.Wired - Feb. 21 -
Callum Smith vs. Joshua Buatsi fight results: British veteran scores upset win in technical battle
Smith took the fight to the native of Ghana over 12 incredibly close roundsCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
'Unbelievable gentleman' - 100-year-old veteran meets Marines and has them in fits of laughter
Veteran who earned his Green Beret in 1942 is described as an "unbelievable gentleman".BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom get slammed for suing veteran evicted from $15 million mansion
Perry has been branded “unforgivable” by the family of the 85-year-old veteran she evicted—and who she is now suing for damages.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
VA pauses billions in cuts lauded by Musk as lawmakers and veterans decry loss of critical care
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions of dollars in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service ...ABC News - Feb. 26 -
2025 NFL free agency: Ranking top 25 offensive free agents with plenty of veteran receivers, O-linemen
If you are looking for some offensive line help, there's plenty to choose fromCBS Sports - 6d -
Family of US marine veteran killed in Ukraine tells funeral in Kyiv he died fighting for freedom
Ethan Hertweck, a 21-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was killed while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, has been honored with a funeral service in Kyiv attended by family and friendsABC News - 5d -
How you as an investor can avoid mistakes that are made even by Warren Buffett and other market veterans
Also: Warnings from the stock and real-estate markets; Eli Lilly’s success; a mixed response to Nvidia; and how cuts to Social Security and other government agencies can affect you or loved ones.MarketWatch - 5d -
2025 NFL All-Free Agent Team: Vikings, Chiefs, Eagles headline best veteran talent on the market
Assembling a full lineup from projected free agentsCBS Sports - 2d -
MSNBC's post-Joy Reid era begins with hiring of Politico veteran Eugene Daniels
Daniels will be chief Washington correspondent and a co-host of "The Weekend."Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Darius Slay landing spots: Best fits for veteran CB with Eagles releasing him after Super Bowl win
Slay was entering the final year of his contractCBS Sports - 2d -
Destiny 2's New Rite Of The Nine Event Is For Dungeon Newcomers And Veterans Alike
Bungie has announced the upcoming arrival of Rite of the Nine, a limited-time Destiny 2 event centered around three of the space shooter's dungeons.. The dungeons featured will be Prophecy, Spire ...GameSpot - 1d -
Is Sam Darnold out and J.J. McCarthy in at QB after Vikings didn't tag the veteran?
Darnold had a career year, but the Vikings opted to let him become a free agent.ESPN - 1d -
2025 NFL offseason: Best landing spots for Davante Adams, DK Metcalf, other veteran wideouts now available
Here's where each WR could land as teams look to add proven weaponsCBS Sports - 12h -
Dolphins, Bradley Chubb agree to revised contract that keeps veteran edge rusher in Miami for 2025, per report
Chubb is reportedly able to earn his full salary back through incentivesCBS Sports - 9h -
LA City Council votes not to reinstate fire chief fired by mayor
The Los Angeles City Council voted to uphold the firing of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, who was let go by Mayor Karen Bass over the Palisades and Eaton fires.ABC News - 1d -
Trump Urged to Halt Firings at the FAA
After a string of deadly plane crashes, lawmakers and union members are urging the president to protect the transportation department from further personnel cuts.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Hegseth comments on fired Pentagon officials
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on some of the top officials fired by the Trump administration. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
NOAA begins firing hundreds of staffers
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began the process of firing hundreds of probationary workers Thursday, the latest mass job cuts within federal agencies, multiple sources ...The Hill - 6d -
Inside Trump’s federal worker firings
President Trump’s widespread firings of federal employees has reached every level of government, but critics say his selection of whom to axe is hardly arbitrary. In just a few weeks on the job, ...The Hill - 2d -
2025 NFL interior OL market: Top free agents, best team fits, projected deals for Trey Smith, other veterans
A look at some of the best interior offensive linemen who could be available this offseasonCBS Sports - Feb. 26 -
Firings Expand at Interior Department With Purge of Probationary Workers
More than 2,000 workers at the Interior Department were fired in recent days, according to counts from workers groups and those familiar with the cuts, as probationary workers were targeted across ...The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology Braces for Mass Firings
Approximately 500 NIST staffers, including at least three lab directors, are expected to lose their jobs at the standards agency as part of the ongoing DOGE purge, sources tell WIRED.Wired - Feb. 20
