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June 16, 2022

Senate passes historic vote bringing health care relief to burn pit vets

The Senate approved a bill to provide treatment for veterans sickened after inhaling toxic fumes from burn pits overseas, including in Iraq and Afghanistan.

June 16, 2022

New York teen saves woman from drowning after she accidentally drives into bay

A New York teen and future Marine is being hailed as a hero for saving a driver from drowning after she accidentally drove her car into a Long Island bay.

June 16, 2022

World War II veteran reflects on meeting Patton, getting 'chewed out' on 100th birthday

Centenarian World War II veteran Harry Whisler told Fox News Digital about his time as a U.S. Army medic who served under George S. Patton in the Third Army.

June 16, 2022

US forces capture senior ISIS leader Hani Ahmed al-Kurdi in Syria raid

A senior ISIS leader who officials say is an experienced bomb maker was captured by U.S. forces as part of Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria on Thursday.

June 15, 2022

State Department monitoring report of US fighters captured in Ukraine

The State Department says Americans should not travel to Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia and says it is in contact with Ukraine on the reported capture of two U.S. fighters.

June 15, 2022

Montana National Guard launches rescue missions for people stranded by 'significant' flooding

Montana National Guard members airlifted a dozen stranded people to safety in separate rescue efforts after raging floodwaters swamped homes and washed out roadways.

June 15, 2022

Marine combat veteran announces self-funded primary challenge to Matt Gaetz

Mark Lombardo has announced a self-funded primary challenge to Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz to represent the Sunshine State's 1st Congressional District in the House.

June 15, 2022

Ohio teen with spinal cancer earns title of honorary Marine: 'Amazing young man'

Sam Short, 16, of Columbus, Ohio, was diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2018. He chose to do two days of boot camp at Parris Island for his Make-A-Wish.

June 14, 2022

Competition with Russia, China revives need for soft power

Competing with Russia and China means the U.S. needs to bring back what worked in post-war Europe -- the Marshall Plan. It rebuilt nations and aided our economy.

June 14, 2022

After Joint Base San Antonio sends 'active shooter alert,' police say no threat to public

San Antonio police responded to reported gunshots near Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland Air Force Base in Texas on Tuesday morning, authorities said.