Sig Christenson

San Antonio Express-News

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Senior reporter for the San Antonio Express-News, he's been embedded in Iraq five times, including with the brigade that spearheaded the 2003 invasion of Baghdad

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In 2009, Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was captured and held by the Taliban. He was freed May 31st of this year, in exchange for five Taliban suspects.

Bowe Bergdahl Back on Duty

In 2009, Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was captured and held by the Taliban. He was freed May 31st of this year, in exchange for five Taliban suspects.

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Yesterday’s shooting at Fort Hood left thirteen dead and dozens wounded.

More Details Emerge on Mass Shooting at Fort Hood

Yesterday’s shooting at Fort Hood left thirteen dead and dozens wounded.

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President Bush today accepted the recommendations of General David Petraeus. The draw-down of troops from Iraq will stop when the "surge" ends in July.

Bush Speech Caps Week of Iraq Testimony

President Bush today accepted the recommendations of General David Petraeus. The draw-down of troops from Iraq will stop when the "surge" ends in July.

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