Bowe Bergdahl claims Taliban kept him in a cage
After trying to escape twice, his Taliban captors tortured, beat and locked Bergdahl in a dark box, freed Army sergeant tells officials
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FBI investigates threats against Bergdahl family
Bowe Bergdahl's hometown in Idaho has been the target of hate mail, angry calls
Administration continues pushback on critics of Bowe Bergdahl swap
Officials say U.S. can track Guantanamo detainees released in exchange for Sgt. Bergdahl, denounce rush to judgment on circumstances of Bergdahl's capture
Video reportedly shows freed Taliban prisoners celebrating
Taliban propaganda video claims to show five men rejoicing after arriving in Qatar
More details surface about Bowe Bergdahl
He tried to escape twice from his captors and was kept under harsh conditions; former comrades who now call him a deserter once thought him good soldier
Taliban threatened to kill Bergdahl if swap deal leaked: Officials
Lawmakers were told by the administration that the threat drove the administration to move quickly to rescue Bergdahl, officials said
Bowe Bergdahl's health improving daily, Pentagon says
No date set for freed Army sergeant to make first phone call to his family in Idaho or to be transferred to hospital in Texas
Chuck Hagel: Bowe Bergdahl swap decision was unanimous
In the face of continued criticism, the administration is defending itself against critics of the prisoner swap
Obama: "I make absolutely no apologies" for Bergdahl prisoner exchange
The president reiterates that the U.S. does not abandon men in uniform but says he's never surprised by controversy in Washington
Bergdahl had left his post at least once before, investigation found
The sergeant held five years by the Taliban had wanted to explore Afghanistan, fellow soldiers report
Bowe Bergdahl's hometown cancels celebration
City hall, police and local Chamber of Commerce were swamped by angry phone calls and emails amid growing controversy over freed POW
Court-martial against Bergdahl could be complicated
Outcry over freed Army sergeant's conduct in Afghanistan getting louder, contributes to hometown canceling celebration
Hillary Clinton initially opposed Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap: Report
Several Obama officials were concerned about an exchange when the idea was brought up in 2011
The crucible of Bowe Bergdahl
Major Garrett: The debate over Bergdahl's return from Taliban captivity reflects deep national ambivalence over the war in Afghanistan
Taliban releases Bergdahl handover video
Young Army Sgt. who was held for 5 years by Taliban seen blinking in back of pickup truck before he's spirited away in a U.S. military helicopter
Congress has had concerns about Bergdahl swap for years
House GOP aides say the administration first proposed the 5 Taliban detainees for Bergdahl exchange in Nov. 2011
Critics and defenders of Bowe Bergdahl swap continue chiming in
Hillary Clinton, Dick Cheney are among the latest to weigh in on the controversial exchange
Bergdahl could still face Army desertion charges, Gen. Dempsey says
Top U.S. military officer writes that POW who was freed by Taliban in prisoner swap is "innocent until proven guilty"
Obama: Time was short to bring Bergdahl home
Defending decision to swap prisoners with Taliban, President says he did what "every mom and dad" of a U.S. soldier should expect
Bowe Bergdahl: Hero or deserter?
The American prisoner of war's return is complicated by questions about his capture in 2009
Many psychological challenges ahead for Bergdahl
The sergeant held captive for five years has begun a military reintegration program and could face difficult months or years of recovery
Ex-POW Col. Lee Ellis on challenges Bergdahl will face
"I think you always survive everything one day at a time. You keep walking forward until you come out the other side," says retired Air Force Col. Lee Ellis
Bowe Bergdahl's hometown prepares for his return
After five years of waiting, the tight-knit town of Hailey, Idaho, is switching out the "Bring Bowe Home" signs for "Welcome home Bowe"
Republicans call for hearings on Bergdahl prisoner swap
They say Obama might have broken the law or endangered national security by failing to consult Congress on the release of five Taliban detainees
Bergdahl "stable," but needs hospitalization, officials say
Recently freed Army sergeant has "dietary and nutrition needs after almost five years in captivity," German hospital staff says; return time to U.S. unclear
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Iran says youths "deceived" into protesting can surrender for "leniency"
Iran's police chief says young people who joined protests were "deceived," and if they surrender within three days, they "will be treated with leniency."
Norway princess's son, accused of raping 4 women, faces new charges
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What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the annual meeting.
Prince Harry in U.K. for court case accusing tabloids of illegal snooping
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Fire at mall in Pakistan kills at least 23 people; dozens missing
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Trump links Greenland standoff with allies to perceived Nobel snub
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Russia gives U.S. man 5-year prison term, accusing him of transporting weapons
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Mom reveals last words from son killed in U.S. Maduro assault
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Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments over Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
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Are you a homeowner? See which tax deductions you might qualify for.
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Here are the hurdles Trump faces in his push for low interest rates and a friendly Fed
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Powell to attend Supreme Court arguments over Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
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DOJ probing protesters group that disrupted services at church with ICE pastor
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Doctor's tips to help dry winter skin
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Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
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New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
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Valentino Garavani, iconic fashion designer, dies at age 93
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
Iran says youths "deceived" into protesting can surrender for "leniency"
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Norway princess's son, accused of raping 4 women, faces new charges
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Prince Harry in U.K. for court case accusing tabloids of illegal snooping
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
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Billy Bob Thornton on "Landman" popularity
Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the second season of the hit series "Landman," which he stars in as oil executive Tommy Norris. Thornton talks about his immediate chemistry with Ali Larter and why the show resonates with viewers.
Prince Harry in U.K. for court case accusing tabloids of illegal snooping
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Judd Apatow on comic genius Mel Brooks: "Probably the funniest person of all time"
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Judd Apatow on comic genius Mel Brooks
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Stellan Skarsgård on acting: "It is like being a child … you never grow up"
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Almanac: January 18
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
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Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
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Almanac: January 18
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
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Police arrest person in Tennessee murder
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Judge, wife shot in home in Lafayette, Indiana
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Norway princess's son, accused of raping 4 women, faces new charges
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Prince Harry in U.K. for court case accusing tabloids of illegal snooping
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NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
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