Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s difficult childhood and washout from Coast Guard boot camp stoked serious psychiatric disorders that helped spur him to walk off his remote post in Afghanistan in 2009, a psychiatrist testified Wednesday. Dr. Charles Morgan, called as a defense witness at Bergdahl’s sentencing hearing, said the soldier… Read More
Trump forgoes visit to DMZ to instead visit troops
The White House says President Donald Trump will not visit the Demilitarized Zone during his upcoming trip to Asia — a break from many previous administrations. There’s not enough time in the president’s schedule to accommodate a visit to the heavily fortified border zone that has separated the North and… Read More
Traveling for the holidays? Here’s what you need to know…
Get ready for bigger airport crowds over Thanksgiving this year. The main trade group for U.S. airlines predicts that 28.5 million Americans will fly over a 12-day period around the holiday, an increase of 3 percent over last year. Airlines for America officials said Wednesday that the Sunday after Thanksgiving… Read More
Sexual harassment allegations cause big changes at this casino
The steakhouse at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino is now called BH Steak — instead of Besh Steak. The change, reported by New Orleans media, comes a week after the casino broke ties with celebrity chef John Besh. The action followed an investigative story by NOLA.comThe Times-Picayune about allegations of sexual… Read More
NPR senior exec removed for sexual assault
What is it about liberals in Hollywood that makes them think they are allowed to sexually harass people? The chief editor at National Public Radio, Michael Oreskes, was placed on leave Tuesday after a published report that he abruptly kissed two women who were seeking jobs while he was Washington… Read More
Nancy Pelosi has MELTDOWN when she sees Trump (watch just 15 secs!)
For years, rumors have swirled around California Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s mental well-being. Critics have claimed the longtime House Minority Leader isn’t well — and some have pointed to a recent late-night talk show interview as proof. In an interview with comedian James Cordon on CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” Pelosi… Read More
Trump blames Chuck Schumer for radical Islamic terror attack
Investigators scrambled Wendesday to find out how an ISIS sleeper agent — a foreign national from Uzbekistan — was allowed into the country, and how the bloodthirsty killer was able to fly under Homeland Securities radar. President Donald Trump has an idea — it’s Chuck Schumer’s fault. Sponsored: Violence from… Read More
World Series Game 7 forced after Halloween nail biter
Kenley Jansen blew a 94 mph pitch past Carlos Beltran to wrap up a six-out save Tuesday night, and Dodger Stadium roared with equal elements excitement and anticipation. This World Series is just too good to go anything less than seven games. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros will… Read More
Baby Frankenstein born on Halloween
A Florida couple got an extra treat on Halloween — a baby Frankenstein. Make that Oskar Gary Frankenstein, who made his entrance into the world four days late and after 14 hours of labor on Tuesday at Winter Park Memorial Hospital. Parents Kyle and Jessica Frankenstein tell news outlets that… Read More
U.S. Post Offices announce big changes for the holidays
As consumers demand ever-quicker and convenient package delivery, the U.S. Postal Service wants to boost its business this holiday season by offering what few e-commerce retailers can provide: cheap next-day service with packages delivered Sundays to your home. Retail giant Walmart says it is considering the Sunday option, which could… Read More