Michelle MarchanteMiami Herald(TNS) MIAMI — The nurses came to make a point. Many dressed in red and carried signs. Their message to the federal government: End what they say is a national hiring freeze that has led to thousands of vacancies…
Nurses are protesting at this VA hospital
Texas family of WW2 prisoner of war receives long-awaited medals: ‘This means everything’
Sarah BahariThe Dallas Morning News(TNS) FORT WORTH — Growing up, Mike Shaffer knew little of his great uncle, his grandfather’s brother. His family rarely spoke of the horrors of war or even of Elbert Knox, who earned the nickname “Toughegg” for his propensity for…
US Navy sailor’s wife murdered just days after their wedding
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser(TNS) Melissa Jubane, 32, of Beaverton, Ore., was found dead just days after her wedding in Hawaii. Beaverton police say her neighbor has been arrested and charged with murder. Police in Oregon said today they have arrested a man for suspicion of murder after…
Actor, Army veteran James Earl Jones has died
Legendary actor and United States Army veteran James Earl Jones has died, according to a press release. The 93-year-old drew his final breaths on Monday, surrounded by friends and family in his Empire State home. Best known for being the…
Air Force cadet dies after being found unconscious in a dormitory
Lana FergusonThe Dallas Morning News(TNS) A 19-year-old Air Force cadet died after she was found unconscious in a dormitory at the U.S. Air Force Academy, officials announced Thursday. The cause of death of Avery Koonce, a cadet fourth class — or freshman — from…
Secretive wifi satellite dish lands Navy chief in hot water
Sailors can get some internet while deployed at sea but it’s often spotty and drops out. The frustrating connectivity is due to security issues. One chief and fellow leaders on the littoral combat ship Manchester had no such issues in 2023 thanks to an illegal satellite dish.
