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Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Don and Marty talked to Dick Vitale about his analysis of the current college season and what he sees ahead for March Madness. For People Are Talking, Ron Matz was at the Sports...
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Study Shows Soldiers Have Been Killing Themselves At Unprecedented Rates
GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — A decade of war has given the U.S. military a huge problem. Soldiers have been killing themselves at an unprecedented rate. At an U.S. Army Reserve welcome home ceremony...
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Mayors In Baltimore Pass Resolution On War Money
BALTIMORE (AP) – Mayors from across the United States passed a resolution Monday urging Congress to quickly end wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and spend the money on domestic priorities. The resolution,...
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President Obama Says U.S. Troops Are Leaving Afghanistan
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — President Barack Obama told the nation Wednesday night he’s making good on his campaign promise to back down U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Kai Jackson explains when and how many...
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Wounded Vets Face Red Tape, Confusion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Severely wounded service members are sometimes facing more red tape and confusion as a result of reforms meant to streamline military health care. The Washington Post reports that...
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Hearing Health Foundation
Many veterans returning from war have injuries that aren’t visible, including hearing loss, and it can affect the rest of their lives. For more information on hearing loss, click here.Filed under:...
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Park Service Touts Summertime Civil War Events
SHARPSBURG, Md. (AP) — The National Park Service says a remembrance of the Battle of Antietam will top a series of summertime events in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia marking the 150th...
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Civil War Banjo Conference At Antietam In Md.
SHARPSBURG, Md. (AP) — A weekend conference at the Antietam National Battlefield is exploring the link between the banjo and the Civil War. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is sponsoring the...
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Pentagon: Budget Crisis Could Hurt War Effort
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Afghan war effort eventually would be harmed by across-the-board budget cuts, even as the Obama administration intends to shield the military’s combat mission from the reductions,...
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Body Found In D.C. River Identified As Iraq Veteran From Md.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A body found in the Anacostia River has been identified as an Iraq war veteran from Prince George’s County. The Washington Post reported the body of Arlester Jay was pulled from the...
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Lawyer: Bradley Manning Wanted To Enlighten US About War
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Sitting almost motionless, Pfc. Bradley Manning listened to his attorney argue that the soldier was young and naive and only wanted to enlighten the public about the bitter...
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Vietnam Memorial Seeks Pictures Of D.C. Veterans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is collecting photographs of veterans named on the memorial wall, but organizers say they are coming up short on pictures of District of Columbia...
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Md. Congressman Weighs In On Conflict In Syria
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Talk of military action in Syria has sparked reaction from across the U.S. In Maryland, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger weighs in, saying: “The President announced yesterday he...
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Landmark White House Peace Vigil Dismantled Again
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in less than six weeks, a landmark anti-war vigil has been removed from in front of the White House. A lawyer who represents activist Conception Picciotto tells...
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Local Md. Ukrainians Fear Armed Russian Invasion Could Lead To War
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Maryland Ukrainian community is watching the escalating turmoil in their country, as President Obama fires a warning shot at the Russian government. Christie Ileto has more....
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Baltimore Soldier Claims Bowe Bergdahl Is A Traitor And A Deserter
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There’s growing anger over the controversial exchange of an American prisoner of war in Afghanistan for five Taliban militants. The harshest criticism is coming from fellow soldiers...
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American Jews, Other ‘lone Soldiers’ Serve Israel
By JULIE WATSON Associated Press The two Americans killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip followed in the footsteps of scores of Jews from around the world who have volunteered to fight for Israel....
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Bringing Home Military War Dogs A Priority For Nonprofit Group
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An effort is underway to bring home some of the most dedicated heroes in the U.S. military. Pat Warren reports military war dogs are being left behind, and now, the American Humane...
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Md. Plaza To Be Dedicated To Veterans
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Montgomery County elected officials will dedicate a new plaza and light an eternal flame in honor of Maryland’s war veterans. County Executive Ike Leggett and Council president...
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