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Re-enlistment bonuses as high as $20,000 were offered to thousands of National Guardsmen in 2005. Now the Department of Defense is asking for its money back, saying many were not entitled to it. Jan Crawford reports.
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Re-enlistment bonuses as high as $20,000 were offered to thousands of National Guardsmen in 2005. Now the Department of Defense is asking for its money back, saying many were not entitled to it. Jan Crawford reports.
Thousands of California National Guardsmen are being asked to return bonuses and other money they received for reenlisting during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The repayments can total more then $15,000 or more for each person, plus interest. The soldiers say they are now paying the price for a program that was mismanaged. Jan Crawford reports.
Severe thunderstorms moved thru the Deep South sunday, hindering the massive recovery operations following historic floods. Last week, at least 13 people were killed and 60,000 homes were damaged. Manuel Bojorquez has a report on the latest developments.
Flood watches and warnings have been posted across the Deep South this weekend. A large section of Texas is at risk, as is Southern Louisiana. This past week, historic floods in Louisiana killed at least 13 people and left destruction in entire neighborhoods. Manuel Bojorquez has a report on the massive cleanup job.
Security is heightened across Minneapolis ahead of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect from closing arguments.
Protests erupted overnight following the deadly police shooting of a black man outside Minneapolis. The incident happened about 10 miles from where the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin begins its third week. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more.
New Year's Eve celebrations went on as planned in Dubai despite a ferocious fire raging at a 63-floor hotel not far from where fireworks were being shot off; for five-and-a-half months, CBS News followed a group of high school dropouts through a unique program run by the National Guard, called the Challenge Academy
For five-and-a-half months, CBS News followed a group of high school dropouts through a unique program run by the National Guard, called the Challenge Academy. It's been a year since we saw them graduate from the program and restart their lives, so Michelle Miller went back and check in on a few of them.
Fast-moving flames are forcing more people out of their homes in Washington state, as an urgent evacuation order was issued overnight for the entire town of Conconully. One of the most devastating wildfires is in Chelan, Washington, where more than 100 National Guard members have been brought in to help. Danielle Nottingham reports from the Guard’s base camp.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker issued an executive order Tuesday to allow its National Guard to carry firearms while on duty at recruitment centers. He is the seventh governor to take action in the wake of last week's deadly shooting in Chattanooga. Adriana Diaz reports from a Madison recruitment center affected by this policy change.
The Maryland National Guard deployed into a wounded Baltimore early Tuesday, and police are ramping up their presence after getting what they called "a credible threat" from three gangs promising to "take out" its officers. But their response left many in the city asking, "What took so long?" Chip Reid reports.
Riots flared in Baltimore Monday after Freddie Gray's funeral. Gray died last week after his neck was broken while in police custody. At least 15 officers injured and more than two dozen people were arrested in the violent protests. The governor issued a state of emergency, allowing the National Guard to join state and local police in the city. Jeff Pegues reports.
For six months, CBS News has followed a group of high school dropouts who received a second chance through a boot camp run by the National Guard. Michelle Miller meets up with them for the final time as they graduate from the academy and start their new lives.
Troubled teens who used to see F’s and D’s on their report cards are now proudly boasting A’s and B’s. As part of a continuing series on a National Guard boot camp to help teens, Michelle Miller reports on how some tough love has helped change the teens’ academic fortunes.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced a drawdown of National Guard troops stationed in Ferguson. Also, Michael Brown's stepfather is potentially facing charges of inciting a riot. Gayle King reports.
For troubled teens trying to get their lives back on track, the National Guard's Youth Challenge Academy may be a last chance to turn their lives around. Michelle Miller has been following the cadets at an academy near Los Angeles.
Staff Sgt. Timothy Edwards leads his "Panthers" platoon in a chant at Sunburst Youth Academy, a quasi-military high school run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track.
Crista Hopkins is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Parker Coker is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Marissa Stowe is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Adjekai Stewart is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Jeremy Ceasar is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Francisco Lazo is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Angel Kay LeMaster is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
Edward Tucker is a cadet at Sunburst Youth Academy, an academic boot camp run by the National Guard aimed at getting high school dropouts back on track. As part of a series, CBS News has followed the current class of Sunburst students since they arrived in July.
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Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion Thursday to throw out last week's mistrial and acquit Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but pled not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
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