Here are some quick links for this week’s national and international news.
U.S. Air Force vet charged with trying to join Islamic State militant group
A Brooklyn grand jury charged U.S. Air Force veteran Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh with attempting to join ISIS. Pugh reportedly was trying to enter the Syrian border from Turkey, but was caught in Egypt and subsequently deported to the U.S.
Rep. Aaron Schock to resign House seat amid ethics scandal
Rep. Aaron Schock has recently come under scrutiny for possible misuse of campaign and public funds, including flight purchases and Katy Perry tickets. He said in a press conference that he will implement protections to better keep track of spending.
Yahoo debuts first two episodes of new “Community” season
Cult hit comedy “Community” returned to Yahoo’s streaming video service after being canceled by NBC in May, 2014. Early reviews were largely positive, though some did note the absence of three of the show’s core actors in the sixth season.
