Hagel defends Bergdahl swap under tense Hill testimony
Defense Secretary Hagel defended the secret exchange of five Taliban detainees for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. He said the crisis, health concerns, and time pressures justified keeping lawmakers informed late, and cited Justice Department advice on constitutional authority to bypass a 30 day notice.
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Cantor to resign as House GOP leader after primary loss
U S representative Eric Cantor announces he will step down from the House Republican leadership at the end of next month after losing Virginia's GOP primary to David Brat. The shake up raises questions about immigration legislation and the strategy for midterm elections with leadership elections set for June 19.
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Groups allege abuse of child immigrants at U S border
Advocacy groups filed a 116 – point administrative complaint with Homeland Security alleging widespread neglect and abuse of unaccompanied children in CBP custody. They describe starvation risk, denial of medical care, physical and sexual abuse, and prolonged confinement amid a surge of crossings.
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Bergdahl Facebook posts show frustration and inner struggle
AP reports Bergdahl wrote on his Facebook page wandering monk about frustration with the world and violence to change minds. The posts portray a young man torn between external conflict and internal turmoil before his disappearance in Afghanistan.
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Oil boom spawns archaeology jobs in North Dakota fields
The North Dakota oil boom fuels a surge in archaeology work as crews require site surveys before drilling. Archaeologists assess artifacts to protect cultural resources, with federal permits often mandating digs, while companies seek to minimize disruptions to profits. Past finds include a nearly complete duck billed dinosaur fossil and traces of trading posts and forts.
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