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Misplaced priorities at the Department of Veterans Affairs are hurting veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is failing to serve the urgent needs of U.S. veterans due to chronic understaffing, long waits for health care, a six-figure backlog of benefit claims, and an ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Man guilty of hammer attack murder of army veteran

Jack Crawley was convicted of the murder of Paul Taylor from Annan, Dumfriesshire, who went missing in October.

Molinaro honoring Vietnam War Veterans in Cortland County

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Veterans demand better payout for gay ban

Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".

Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.

Health - The New York Times - October 18

Veterans deserve the truth, not spin with the VA budget

VA officials are asking for a budget increase to cover a projected $15 billion shortfall, but their own numbers and estimates contradict what they are asking for and why, and solutions such as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Mariners decline $12M option on veteran Polanco

The Seattle Mariners have declined their $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, allowing him to become a free agent.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Is Department of Veterans Affairs care really ‘scandalously substandard’?

VA, certainly, is not perfect. The department has issues — but, as a former secretary of Veterans Affairs, I am convinced the health care VA provides veterans is better than most other Americans ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

The Best Veterans Day Mattress Deals (2024)

Get ahead of the Black Friday sales with these Veterans Day mattress deals on all our editor-tested picks.

Tech - Wired - 8 hours ago

800+ veterans receive honorable discharges from Pentagon review

An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.

Teacher and veteran cop part of crew accused of running Long Island brothels

A veteran cop and an experienced teacher are part of a crew arrested and charged with running brothels and managing sex workers on Long Island, New York, in what authorities described Tuesday as a ...

OpenAI Veteran Mira Murati Starts Fundraising for Her Startup

Murati left her position as chief technology officer of the world’s best-known AI company at the end of September. She’s now seeking $100 million in funding for her own venture.

Business - Inc. - October 21

The Wall Street Veteran Leading Disney's Search for Iger's Replacement

James Gorman wanted a challenging board role after nailing succession at Morgan Stanley. He’s getting one at Disney.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launches With DLC To Support Military Veterans

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrives on October 25, and it will launch with a new DLC that supports charity. The in-game store will include the Call of Duty Endowment Endeavour: Tracer Pack, with all ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Lynda Obst, veteran producer of 'Sleepless in Seattle,' 'Flashdance,' dies at 74

Lynda Obst, the longtime producer whose credits included 'Flashdance,' 'Interstellar' and 'Sleepless in Seattle,' died Tuesday at 74, The Times has confirmed.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 23

Detroit Veterans Village will house 85 vets in metro Detroit

World - Yahoo News - October 22

More Companies Bring Back Retired Veteran Executives for Steady Leadership

As CEO departures rise, many businesses are putting veteran former employees in top jobs to keep shareholders calm.

Business - Inc. - October 23

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.

From an Olympian to a 45-race veteran: the hopes of New York Marathon runners

On Sunday more than 50,000 runners will run a 26.2-mile route from Staten Island to Central Park. The New York City Marathon is seen as the toughest world major for a reason. New York is a city ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Remains of 28 soldiers found in storage identified as Civil War veterans

The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers — but nothing linking them to the Civil War.

Raiders bringing in veteran coach Norv Turner as offensive assistant

Turner's son, Scott, is the team's passing-game coordinator

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Report: 49ers reunite with veteran safety in practice-squad move

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly signed veteran safety Tashaun Gipson to their practice squad Tuesday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Is the stock market open on Veterans Day? Will the post office deliver mail?

The Nov. 11 holiday, which honors those who have served in the military, dates back to the end of World War I.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago

Black veteran wrongly called thief and banned from every Morrisons

Jez Daniels was buying wine and chocolates when store staff approached him.

"Hiring Our Heroes" helps returning veterans find jobs

After veterans' brave service ends, the return to everyday life can be challenging. "Hiring Our Heroes" President Eric Eversole joins CBS News ahead of Veterans Day to discuss the nonprofit's work ...

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

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