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Daily Report: Benefit for Veterans, Marines Doing Yoga, Afghan War Unpopular, How to Win in Afghanistan, and more

Little-known benefit can aid veterans - A little-known and seldom discussed government benefit called Aid and Attendance ranges from $661 to $1,949 per month toward nursing home care for a veteran or a veteran's spouse. The veteran must have served during WWII, Korea, Vietnam, or Gulf War, be disabled and have low income.

Brave woman bringing yoga To Marines ' She taught regular yoga classes at Camp Pendleton. In attendance were mostly Marine wives who coaxed their Marine husbands to join them, and another class was for the wounded warriors.

WaPo/ABC poll shows public 'souring' on Afghanistan war - A new poll from the Washington Post and ABC shows support for the war in Afghanistan hitting its lowest level yet, with 60% of respondents deciding that it wasn't worth fighting.

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5 ways to win the war in Afghanistan - Here's how Obama can reverse the dangerous deterioration of conditions in America's longest war.

Littoral ship plan inches forward, but opposition looms - Navy leaders want Congress to authorize a new spending plan for 20 Littoral Combat ships, or risk higher prices next year.

A big decision awaits some voters this July as the race for San Diego County’s Supervisor District 1 seat heats up. Are you ready to vote? Check out the KPBS Voter Hub to learn about the candidates, the key issues the board is facing and how you can make your voice heard.