Wounded Warrior fires execs over spending accusations

Wounded Warrior fires execs over spending accusations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The two top executives of the Wounded Warrior Project have been fired amid allegations of lavish spending practices that ate up as much as half its funds, which mainly come from public donations.

Actions taken by the charitable organization's board of directors aim "to help restore trust in the organization" that began as a shoestring charity providing goodie bags to hospitalized soldiers and became an $800 million fundraising phenomenon.

Carson buries ‘the hatchet,’ endorses Trump for president
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Carson buries ‘the hatchet,’ endorses Trump for president

Associated Press

PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — Former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says he and Donald Trump have "buried the hatchet" after months of political wrangling, and he is endorsing the GOP front-runner's White House bid.

At a press conference in Palm Beach, Florida on Friday, Carson, who left the race earlier this month, described "two Donald Trumps" — the persona reflected on stage, and a private, "very cerebral" person who "considers things carefully."

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