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This morning on "world news now," parents relief. were hearing more from the mother and father of u.s. soldier released from captivity after five long years. plus, new or this morning on "world news now," parents relief. were hearing more from the mother and father of u.s. soldier released from captivity after five long years. plus, new this morning, a major announcement on climate change. what the obama administration is proposing to cut down on pollution. making mistakes. the little gi...

>> well, i mean, you learn to appreciate your family and every little thing that you go through each day. i mean, when i came back it wasnt -- the big thing, just going to the grocery store. you know when i first got back, i went to the grocery store with my two daughters and that was strange because here are kids running around. people just doing their everyday life. but you learn to appreciate simple things like that when you get back. >> even eight years later now, do you still struggle with ...

>> reporter: well, gretchen, pentagon spokesman, colonel steve warren, says bergdahl is still being treated by a team of medical experts in germany, including a team of psychologists. is he in stable condition but remains hospitalized to deal with his nutritional needs after five years in captivity, were told. bergdahl is still having trouble -- or choosing not to speak english. there are indications he may have converted to islam. he still has not spoken to his parents, gretchen. >> so do we kn...

Whether bowe bergdahl himself can confirm or deny some of these stories. at this stage, pentagon officials are keeping their powder dry on this. they say they want to talk to him. >> their powder dry. nonetheless, hes been promoted twice while he was in captivity. hes about to be promoted again to staff sergeant. does that indicate that this isnt a concern to the u.s. military? >> what it indicates is they dont have any conclusive evidence that he deserted his post and is in fact a trader. this ...

Setback on manufacture because they require cheaper electric y electricity. so it looks like for are political advantages and economic consequences from this doing. >> i remember the campaign ads saying he wanted to put the coal business out of business. they must believe it is true. >> and a lot of democrats in coal areas flat out oppose what the president is doing because they face elections in five months and know this is a negative for them. >> and tom stire who has gotten attention to make ...

>> thats a good question. nick, youre there where bowe bergdahl is being hospitalized. what can you tell us about his condition? whats the very latest? also, do you know if hes had a chance to speak on the phone with his parents in idaho? >> reporter: wolf, if hes had that opportunity to speak to his parents, we havent been told about it. were getting a few details. not a lot, but its just enough to give us an idea of whats happening to him. were told that hes in a stable condition. that he is g...

[ male announcer ] ask your doctor about lyrica today. its specific treatment for diabetic nerve pain. army sergeant bowe bergdahl heading home after five years in captivity with the taliban. hes in germany right now. the trade-off? these high level detainees from gitmo have been transferred from cuba to qatar and our next guest says they are probably already plotting their next attack. former c.i.a. operative gary burn stein joins us live this morning from tampa. good morning to you, gary. >>...

Happening now, controversy and questions surrounding the release of this u.s. soldier held captive by the taliban for nearly five years, freed in a prisoner swap for five guantanamo bay detainees. this morning, sergeant bergdahl recovering in a german hospital, where his parents say their sons battle is far from over. were live in germany with the latest. taliban leaders calling this prisoner swap a great victory. right now the five high-ranking terrorists traded for sergeant bergdahls release...

Coming home. >> i understand the great joy and happiness. >> i told you he wouldnt be left behind. >> you are free, freedom is yours. >> were all grateful that he has returned. i think there are legitimate questions. >> good to have you with us tonight, folks. thanks for watching. lets start with your sons coming home. your son has been in captivity. your son has been held by the taliban, a terrorist organization, and your son is coming home because the president of the united states made it hap...

His mother said they can wait a little bit longer while bowe gets used to civilian life again. >> give yourself all the time you need to recover and decompress. theres no hurry. i will see you soon, my beloved son. i love you, bowe. >> they havent spoken to their son yet and will wait until military experts say he is ready to talk to family. five years in captivity. my goodness. >> incredible they havent spoken to him yet. >> they must be dying to talk to him. very interesting on the surface, it...