Veterans - Page 259

January 23, 2018

NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem

The National Football League has rejected a Super Bowl advertisement from American Veterans urging people to stand for the national anthem.

January 22, 2018

NYPD officers help wheelchair-bound veteran, 85, left shivering in front of steps

When two NYPD officers spotted an 85-year-old man shivering outside his front steps in the cold, they knew they had to pull over.

January 22, 2018

Purple Heart returned to World War II soldier's family in Tennessee

A missing Purple Heart medal earned more than 70 years ago was returned to the family of a World War II solider on Friday with the help of Tennessee officials.

January 21, 2018

Dr. Manny Alvarez: Our health-care system is being harmed by the government shutdown

The government shutdown is particularly dangerous because it threatens the health -- even the lives -- of some Americans served by our health-care system.

January 18, 2018

Vietnam War veteran sets up memorial for friends along California highway

For drivers along Interstate 80 in Northern California, a pair of large American flags perched on top of a hill may be a simple sign of patriotism, but for veteran Mike Goble the flags instead serve as a tribute.

January 17, 2018

Tweak in foreign surveillance bill may not change much

Congress is nearing renewal of a key spy program that allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect information on foreigners abroad.

January 16, 2018

VA hospital left scalpel in body of vet after surgery, lawsuit claims

A Bridgeport, Conn. Army veteran says a VA hospital sewed him up after surgery four years ago with a scalpel still inside his body.

January 15, 2018

VA hospital’s urine sample mix-up led to cocaine addict diagnosis, vet says

A U.S. Navy veteran is suing the VA hospital that he said misdiagnosed his stomach pains as cocaine addiction and discharged him without treatment.

January 15, 2018

Trump has kept many promises during his first year in office

President Donald Trump often brags that he's done more in his first year in office than any other president.

January 13, 2018

Trump on his promises: Yes on tax cuts but where's the wall?

President Donald Trump often brags that he's done more in his first year in office than any other president.