Bergdahl. Republicans are arguing the swap could harm National Security and encourage more abductions. Five Guantanamo detainees were released to secure Bergdahl’s freedom. A Pentagon investigation concluded he walked away from his unit in 2009.

 

2. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas swore in a unity Government on Monday. The move is a major step toward ending a crippling territorial and political split with the rival Hamas militant group. But it also sets the stage for new friction with Israel. 

 

3. Residents in 2 rural California counties will have a chance to vote on a new declaration of independence. The advisory measure proposes its split from California at a creation of a 51st State, Jefferson. 

 

4. And Residents in a small Colombian town held a soccer match with some unlikely players. Wearing team football jerseys, shorts and matching shoes, these sheep went head to head to see which team could score the most goals.