Military
Mysterious neighborhood war memorial reconnects WWI vet’s family
Powelton Village has been honoring its unknown WWI soldier for years. His descendants have now been found and will join the ceremony this year.
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‘Toughest day of the year’: Biden remembers son Beau, speaks at Memorial Day ceremony in Delaware
President Joe Biden has attended the annual observance at the Delaware Memorial Bridge for decades. He returned Sunday for his first as commander-in-chief.
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Healing the invisible wounds of war
Millions of veterans and service members struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. -- 20 die by suicide every day. How have veterans coped during the pandemic?
Air Date: May 28, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:13Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate U.S. military
The Associated Press has found that a deep-rooted culture of racism and discrimination still festers in the U.S. armed forces, despite repeated efforts to eradicate it.
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Palestinians see victory in Gaza truce as Israel warns Hamas
Like the three previous wars, the latest round of fighting ended inconclusively.
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Israel’s cabinet votes for a cease-fire in the Gaza conflict
Hamas spokesman Hazem Al Qassem says the militant group is open to a cease-fire if Israel stops its air strikes on Gaza.
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The rarest of COVID vaccine reactions: One woman’s story of Guillain-Barre
You’re more likely to win the lottery than develop this severe COVID vaccine reaction. But for a Manayunk woman, the lowest of odds changed her life.
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Listen 1:15Military panel urges taking sexual assault cases out of commanders’ control
Such a shift would run counter to years of military practice. The Pentagon has long resisted the idea of taking sexual assault cases outside of the normal chain of command.
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We'll talk about President Biden's announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan on September 11th. and what it means for Afghan stability, peace and human rights.
Air Date: April 15, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Biden administration says it will withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
A senior official said that all U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the attacks that prompted America's involvement in its longest war.
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Pentagon releases new policies enabling transgender people to serve in the military
The Pentagon announced new policies on Wednesday that undo the Trump-era rules that effectively banned transgender people from serving in the military.
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US Defense Chief Austin goes to Afghanistan amid questions over withdrawal date
Lloyd Austin arrived in the Afghan capital amid swirling questions about how long American troops will remain in the country.
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In French woods, rivals take aim at Pa. Sen. Mastriano’s WWI research
The World War I exploits of Alvin C. York netted Gary Cooper a best actor Academy Award and Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano a degree, a book deal — and academic backlash.
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US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
The Syria attack did not appear to signal an intention to widen U.S. military involvement in the region but rather to demonstrate a will to defend U.S. troops in Iraq.
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Coup caught on camera: Myanmar woman goes viral for dance video with surreal backdrop
Fitness instructor Khing Hnin Wai inadvertently captured the country's military coup unfolding in the background.
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