Taliban claims attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan

An American service member was killed in combat Monday in Afghanistan, the U.S. military said, without providing further details, while the Taliban claimed they were behind a roadside bombing in northern Kunduz province that killed the U.S. soldier.

Prosecutor: Man gets 7 years in congressman threat case

Authorities say a man convicted of threatening to kill a New Jersey congressman and his staff after reaching out to them for help with his medical treatment from the government has been sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison.

Coast Guard intercepts drug boats in Pacific; seizes cocaine worth $300 million

The Coast Guard released videos of recent drug operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The videos show crews boarding drug boats and finding thousands of pounds of cocaine.

Coast Guard medevacs baby from Disney cruise ship

A 13-month-old girl had a medical emergency on the Disney Fantasy cruise ship. A Coast Guard crew from Puerto Rico medevaced her to an ambulance on shore.

Marines fill warehouse with toys donated for kids in need

Every year, U.S. Marines collect donated toys to be given to children whose families under financial pressure.

Chile: Plane that vanished en route to Antarctica found

Searchers combing Antarctic seas have recovered parts of a military transport plane and human remains belonging to some of the 38 people aboard who vanished en route to the frozen continent, Chilean officials said Thursday.

Navy: Flight training suspended for Saudi students

Flight training has been suspended for more than 300 Saudi Arabian students at three bases in Florida in the wake of the deadly shooting by a Saudi Air Force officer on Friday, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.

Operation Holiday Cheer: Trees for troops
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Hundreds of Christmas trees and their trimmings are traveling to U.S. military service members stationed overseas as part of Operation Holiday Cheer. The trees were donated by Dees' Nursery and will be delivered by DHL.

Veterans rescue horses to help other veterans

Amy McCambridge-Steppe and her husband Mark Steppe, both veterans, founded the Unbridled Heroes Project. Last year, they rescued four wild mustangs from government round-ups in Nevada and Wyoming and brought the horses to New Jersey.

Sailor from St. Petersburg, 19, among victims in Pensacola Navy base shooting

St. Petersburg native Mohammed Haitham was one of the three victims killed in Friday's shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, the US Navy confirmed.

Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda celebrates 100th birthday with a flight

Retired Col. Charles McGee will turn 100 years old on Saturday and while the years may have slowed him down some, they haven't dimmed the memories of his 30-year service to his country as a Tuskegee Airman who paved the way for generations to come.

Wreck of German WWI battlecruiser discovered off Falkland Islands in ‘major breakthrough’

The wreck of an armored German battlecruiser used during World War I has been discovered off the Falkland Islands, the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust announced on Thursday, calling it “a major breakthrough.” 

Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States

After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.

Coast Guard rescues dog found swimming off Florida coast

A Coast Guard crew in southwest Florida rescued a dog they found swimming offshore Wednesday night.