Two Americans Held In Yemen Are Freed, White House Says
One was identified as an employee of a New Orleans-based logistics company who had been held since March. The other, from Michigan, worked as a security consultant.
National Security
The Fate Of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Now In The Hands Of His Superiors
The preliminary hearing for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is over. It is now up to the proceeding's presiding officer to make a recommendation on whether to court-martial the soldier for desertion.
A Win For The Whales: Navy Agrees To Limit Sonar Use
As part of a legal settlement with environmental groups, the U.S. Navy has agreed to limit their use of sonar in certain areas off California and Hawaii that are whale habitats.
China Calls On North Korea To Halt Planned Space Launch, Nuclear Test
Beijing says "all parties" involved in the North Korean nuclear issue should refrain from actions that could increase tensions.
Obama To Nominate First Openly Gay Military Service Secretary
Eric Fanning is President Obama's choice to lead the Army, which could make him the first openly gay secretary of one of the military branches.
Japan's Parliament Approves Landmark Laws To Expand Military's Role
After days of intense debate, the controversial security bills were approved allowing the Self-Defense Forces to be deployed overseas for the first time since World War II.
Russia Sends Warplanes To Syria To Join Fight Against ISIS
NPR has learned that 16 aircraft — including four attack jets and as many attack helicopters — have landed in Syria at a forward operating base at Latakia.
Bergdahl Faces Hearing To Determine If Court-Martial Is Warranted
The Army sergeant, who has been charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, is appearing before the military equivalent of a grand jury.
Army To Open A Hearing On Former Taliban Prisoner, An Accused Deserter
Officials begin proceedings Thursday on whether to court-martial Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. He is charged with deserting his post in eastern Afghanistan and misbehavior before the enemy.
Benjamin Netanyahu To Visit The White House In November
The meeting signals a possible smoothing of relations between the heads of state after the Israeli prime minister's critical remarks about President Obama's plan to reach a nuclear deal with Iran.