The Number Of Homeless Veterans Dropped Nearly 50 Percent Since 2010
Despite the promising numbers, at least 40,000 veterans went without reliable shelter on any given night in January 2016.

US Air Force general warns of potential war with China in 2025
In a leaked memo, U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan said "my gut tells me we will fight in 2025."
By Johnson Lai / AP
Expanded US training for Ukraine forces begins in Germany
The combined arms training is aimed at honing Ukrainian forces' skills so they will be better prepared in fighting back against Russia.
By Susan Walsh / AP
Teen Honors Veterans During Wreaths Across America Day
Wreaths Across America Day is a holiday tradition that started in 1992 as a way to remember those who served.
By Lyndsey Jacobsen via NewsyTop Stories

Meet the musician teaching the banjo's African roots
As he performs across the country, Jake Blount is helping listeners learn how the banjo relates to Black American culture.
By Scripps News
How authorities are combatting counterfeit Super Bowl gear
There's a spike in fake sports gear around the Super Bowl each year, and criminals are getting savvier and more sophisticated.
By AP
This is how South Carolina is fixing the correctional officer shortage
A lack of correctional officers across the country is expected to worsen, but South Carolina is making changes to recruit and retain more workers.
By Scripps News