US military sees 13% increase in reported sexual assaults

The latest numbers are certain to anger lawmakers on Capitol Hill who have been critical of the Pentagon’s efforts to get a handle on sexual crimes and misconduct.

BTS military service uncertain as S. Korea considers survey to grant exemption

Military service for the popular music group is being discussed because the boyband’s oldest member faces enlistment in December when he turns 30.

Veterans to be laid to rest in Phoenix and honored for their service to America
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A special public ceremony is taking place in Phoenix on Aug. 31. 20 unclaimed veterans, and two spouses, will be laid to rest and honored for their service to this country. They were identified with the help of "The Missing in America Veteran Recovery Program." The group locates, identifies and helps provide a final resting place for these veterans, who may have no family left.

US Navy says Iran tried to steal American sea drone

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said.

GreenPharms, a cannabis dispensary, helps pair veterans with service dogs
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A Phoenix-area dispensary is high on helping others by raising money and awareness for a special cause. FOX 10's Anita roman has more on GreenPharms helping pair veterans with service dogs.

Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say

Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.

Biden's canceling of student loans relies on pandemic, 2003 law

The law was adopted with overwhelming bipartisan support at a time when U.S. forces were fighting two wars, in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Man admits faking his death to avoid sex abuse charges

A military veteran pleaded guilty to faking his own death to try to avoid sexual abuse charges in Mississippi.

Ukraine blamed for car bombing death of Russian nationalist’s daughter

Russian officials allege the killing of the woman was carried out by a Ukrainian citizen who left Russia after the incident. Ukraine has previously denied any involvement in the bombing.

Arizona A/C company donates new system to families, veterans nonprofit
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Chas Roberts Air Conditioning and Plumbing has donated a new A/C unit to local families and Legion Post 53 in Buckeye as part of their annual Cool Play Giveaway. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Putin ready to arm Russia's allies with 'most advanced types of weapons'

Putin didn’t name any country in particular, but noted that “Russia sincerely values its historically strong, friendly and trusting relations with countries of Latin America, Asia and Africa.”

Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seized Kabul as woes mount

A year later, the Taliban struggle to govern, while teenage girls are still barred from school and women are required to cover themselves head-to-toe in public.

Divers find wreckage of first US Navy destroyer sunk by enemy fire

The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command says more than half the ship’s crew was lost during the attack in World War I.

Developer digs up human remains near Nashville Civil War fort

A developer has unearthed human remains that could be two centuries old while digging to lay the foundation of a new Nashville project not far from a Civil War fort and cemetery.