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November 10, 2017

Opioid abuse crisis takes heavy toll on US veterans

Opioid drug abuse has killed more Americans than the Iraq, Afghanistan and Vietnam wars combined, and U.S. veterans and advocates this Veteran's Day are focusing on how to help victims of the crisis.

November 9, 2017

PGA program helps veterans heal through golf

Chris Nowak lost his leg in a friendly-fire training accident, but the Marine Corps veteran doesn’t let his injury keep him from his work with the PGA's Hope program, dedicated to helping veterans heal through the game of golf.

November 9, 2017

Michigan man who died because of VA error was Vietnam vet

A man who died because of a stunning error at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Michigan was a 66-year-old Vietnam War veteran who liked to throw darts and shoot pool.

November 9, 2017

Veterans Day: We honor the 20 million veterans with us today and the millions more in our past

Veterans Day, which falls on Saturday this year, is set aside to reflect on military service to our country.

November 8, 2017

World War II veteran, 93, scores upset election win in New Jersey

A 93-year-old World War II veteran scored a surprise victory over an incumbent New Jersey mayor in Tuesday’s election.

November 7, 2017

Report: Man's VA hospital death linked to botched order

Investigators say a man died at a VA hospital in Michigan after a nurse mistakenly believed he didn't want to be resuscitated in case of an emergency.

November 7, 2017

Veteran unemployment rates fall to record low in October

While the unemployment rate for veterans only dropped 0.3 percent between September and October, the rate was down from 4.3 percent in October 2016 and from almost 10 percent in 2010.

November 7, 2017

Veterans and their service dogs: Keep your paws off, please

The relationship between a service dog and a veteran is akin to a team walking a tightrope.

November 5, 2017

Veterans back legalizing medicinal marijuana in American Legion survey

More than 80 percent of veterans support legalizing the medicinal use of marijuana and would want to use it as a potential treatment option, according to a national survey released Thursday by the American Legion.

November 3, 2017

Disabled Navy vet refuses to receive award from Saints over national anthem protests

A disabled Navy veteran said Wednesday he declined to accept an award at a New Orleans Saints game due to the controversy over players protesting during the national anthem.