Investigator reveals Bergdahl's reason for leaving post
Former Taliban prisoner's attorneys present their defense against Army sergeant's desertion charge
Bowe Bergdahl
Platoon leader: Bowe Bergdahl "snuck off the post"
Commanding officer recounts "absolute utter disbelief" after learning that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl had gone missing in Afghanistan
U.S. military chooses rarely-used charge for Bergdahl
Army Sgt. held prisoner for years by the Taliban could face life sentence if convicted of charge seldom used since World War II
Qatar extends travel ban for Taliban 5
The U.S. and Qatar are still negotiating the fate of the five prisoners swapped for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
Bowe Bergdahl charged with desertion
Army Sgt. controversially traded for 5 Taliban also charged with "misbehavior before the enemy," Pentagon says; potential penalty debated
House formally condemns Obama for not consulting on Bergdahl swap
Two dozen Democrats supported the Republican-authored resolution, which is nonbinding
GAO: Pentagon violated law with Bergdahl swap
GAO says Pentagon failed to notify congressional committees before trading 5 Taliban leaders for POW; also spent nearly $1M without authorization
Bowe Bergdahl reveals what he wants to do next
Lawyer for Army sergeant who was held captive by Taliban for nearly five years talks about soldier's future
Bowe Bergdahl in "good spirits" after Army questioning, lawyer says
Army begins questioning 28-year-old sergeant about his disappearance in Afghanistan that led to five years in captivity by the Taliban
House panel condemns Obama for Bergdahl prisoner swap
A divided House committee voted to condemn the president for the swap of five Taliban leaders for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
Former military prosecutor to represent Bergdahl in trial
Eugene Fidell says Bergdahl has been vilified, but says people should not to rush to judgment about soldier who walked away from post
Bowe Bergdahl set to return to U.S. Army active duty
Longtime Taliban prisoner of war, who returned to the U.S. last month, will start a job at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio
U.S. Joint Chiefs unanimously supported Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap
Top military leaders say they all agreed with the June exchange of Sgt. Bergdahl, held captive by the Taliban, for 5 Guantanamo detainees
Bowe Bergdahl photo: What's behind the smile?
Analysis: Image appears to show captive U.S. soldier at ease with top terrorist, but Jere Van Dyk warns against drawing conclusions
Photo appears to show Bergdahl with top militant
Unverified image appears on Twitter account showing U.S. soldier held 5 years by Taliban with Badruddin Haqqani, who was killed in 2012 missile strike
Bowe Bergdahl starting to venture out in public
Former POW has been making short, supervised trips off Texas base as part of his "reintegration process," Army says
Bowe Bergdahl remains in legal limbo
Former POW has not been interviewed by general investigating why he left his post in Afghanistan; he hasn't been read his rights or asked for a lawyer
Bowe Bergdahl moved to outpatient care in Texas
Former Taliban captive has moved into a new phase of his reintegration, but he is still not free to roam around
Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl remains in seclusion at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas
Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl remains in seclusion at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He’s described as being in stable condition as he re-adjusts following five years as a Taliban captive in Afghanistan. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Army: Bowe Bergdahl in stable condition, family not currently in Texas
Army psychologist describes freed POW as a "normal, healthy person who survived an abnormal event"
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl back in U.S.
Pentagon: Last American POW from war in Afghanistan arrives in San Antonio after flight from military hospital in Germany
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held by the Taliban for five years, is en route to the U.S. at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held by the Taliban for five years, is en route to the U.S. at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Officials are preparing for more interviews with Bergdahl about what happened during his captivity. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Bowe Bergdahl scheduled to arrive in U.S. within hours
U.S. soldier held captive in Afghanistan for five years leaves Germany, will arrive in Texas early Friday
What's next for Bowe Bergdahl's recovery
Recovering POWs work with psychologists specially trained in Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) techniques
Bowe Bergdahl's writings reveal signs of inner turmoil
Just three days before he left his post in Afghanistan, he emailed friends saying he was "done compromising"
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
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