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Healing Heroes: Treatment both simple, complex reshapes lives of combat warriors

In this most recent conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than 1,400 wounded warriors are now amputees, 30 percent of them have lost multiple limbs. Five years ago, a rehab facility known as the Center for the Intrepid opened its doors at Fort Sam Houston. As part of our "Healing Heroes" series, YNN’s Chie Saito tells us why for many of these soldiers, surviving is just the beginning.

Healing Heroes: Fort Sam Houston rooted deep in history

Before it was home to the largest inpatient medical center in the defense department, Fort Sam Houston was also home to the first ever military flight. In part two of our series “Healing Heroes,” learn how one of the oldest Army installations came to play such a large role in military medicine.

A preview: Healing Heroes

Our "Healing Heroes" series explores the San Antonio Military Medical Center, its roots in their medical mission and how the economics of war benefit local communities. Check out the series running May 20–25, only on YNN.

Healing Heroes: Treating a generation of wounded warriors

In the more than 10 years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than 5,000 U.S. troops have been killed in action. An additional 45,000 others have been wounded – and survived. Now thousands of them are getting treatment at Fort Sam Houston’s San Antonio Military Medical Center.

Automotively Austin: Leasing vs. buying vehicles

Automotively Austin

The Austin Auto Show kicks off Friday and it may have you gearing up for a new ride. Our Automotively Austin series ends with a breakdown of leasing versus buying.

Automotively Austin: Catchy car advertisements

Personality goes a long way, and it helps sell cars. Our series, “Automotively Austin,” continues with a look at local car commercials. YNN's Jess Mitchell shows you Austin's most memorable ads and what they say about their advertising approach.

Automotively Austin: High-end car sales on the rise

Most cars get us from point "A" to point "B," but just a handful of cars have that wow factor. Our series “Automotively Austin” continues with a look at luxury vehicles.

Automotively Austin: Car sharing goes viral around town

Traffic is among the reasons many people are getting rid of their cars and choosing to share instead. Learn more about Austin’s own car sharing program, car2go, in the second part of our series Automotively Austin.

Japan Disaster: Americans stay despite threat of danger

Despite last year's natural disaster in Japan and predictions of a major earthquake hitting Tokyo, many Americans still call the city home. In his final report from Japan, YNN’s Dean Meminger speaks with Americans about their choice to stay.

Japan Disaster: Rebuilding with the helping hands of volunteers

Austinite Lauren McMurray flew to Japan to help out a few months after the earthquake and tsunami devastated much of the country. It is thanks to McMurray and the thousands of volunteers like her, that things are nearly back to normal for many, one year later.

Nuclear safety upgrades discussed a year after Japan disaster

Senators on Capitol Hill marked the first anniversary of Japan’s nuclear plant meltdown. They held a hearing on nuclear safety Thursday. YNN's Washington Bureau Reporter Erin Billups shows us what it'll take to keep the U.S. safe.

Japan Disaster: School video helps students survive tsunami

In areas of Northern Japan, many children were killed as their schools were swept away in last year’s tsunami, but all of the students survived in one town. Some say it was a miracle, but a great evacuation plan also helped.

Actress takes the spotlight away from cancer

Maricela Ochoa-Henderson says she wakes up each morning happy to have another day. See how she’s able to be strong, despite a difficult battle with Stage IV breast cancer.

Breast cancer cure around the corner

A drug developed by a Temple researcher shows promising results in lab tests. See what kind of hope it brings to breast cancer survivors desperate for a cure.

Men also fall victim to breast cancer

Only three men a year are diagnosed with breast cancer in Travis County. Two of them happen to be good friends. Hear their story in part three of our series Profiles in Pink.

Chemotherapy with a side of ginger snaps

Visit the inside of the infusion room at Texas Oncology. It’s where breast cancer patients get chemotherapy and where a spirited volunteer dispenses her own brand of medicine for the soul.

Bell County teen helps keep promise to 'Never Forget'

A special memorial was unveiled in Killeen Sunday, to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The memorial was part of an Eagle Scout project led by 15-year-old Mathew Schwartzman.

Interfaith community gathers to spread word of peace

On the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, members of all faiths came together in Austin to remember the event and spread the word of peace.

Communities of Austin, Bastrop remember 9/11

Despite a devastating week in Bastrop, community members there still came together Sunday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. Also, the Austin Firefighters Association held a memorial to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives as a result of the attacks.

9/11 victims' names read at remembrance ceremony

Family members who've been reading the names of loved ones who died on 9/11 during today's ceremony at the World Trade Center site have been adding personal memories and tributes.

9/11: Ten Years Later

One-hour special: YNN explores the way our lives have changed as a result of what happened September 11, 2001. We’ll also share the stories of our own community, including an Austin man who survived one of the tower attacks. We'll also speak to a family who lost a loved one and talk to first responders who went to New York City to help in the days after Sept. 11. We'll find out how families have altered they way they raise their children. Finally, we'll explore the political landscape in the aftermath of 9/11.

Military's post-9/11 contributions cited in Pentagon ceremony

After a moment of silence at 9:37 a.m., the exact time the Pentagon was hit by the hijacked jetliner a decade ago, Panetta paid tribute Sunday to those who have served in uniform in the decade since.

Judge still weighing delay of Hasan trial

Hasan Hearings

The defense presented its case to the presiding judge Tuesday to have the trial for accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan pushed back from June until October. The trial was originally scheduled to begin in March, but was delayed until June at request of the defense.

Judge still weighing delay of Hasan trial

Updated 04/10/2012 07:31 PM

Judge issues delay in Maj. Nidal Hasan trial

Hasan Hearings

Presiding Military Judge Gregory Gross chose to push back the murder trial for Maj. Nidal Hasan to June of this year. Originally slated for March, the trial is expected to last about two months.

Updated 02/02/2012 05:40 PM

Fort Hood shooting suspect wants to delay trial

Hasan Hearings

A military judge set a hearing next week to consider Maj. Nidal Hasan's request to delay the trial. It's unclear why defense attorneys want more time or if they're proposing a new date. The high-profile military trial is expected to last about two months at Fort Hood.

Updated 01/27/2012 09:30 PM

Judge won't step down in Fort Hood shooting case

Fort Hood Shooting

Maj. Nidal Hasan's lawyers argued Wednesday that because the military judge overseeing the case, Col. Gregory Gross, was on post the day of the shootings, the appearance of bias is possible. Gross countered that her was overseeing a trial on that day and news of the shooting had little effect on him.

Updated 11/30/2011 01:25 PM