Islamic State fighters’ identity files are authentic, officials say

Islamic State fighters’ identity files are authentic, officials say

BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of files have surfaced with personal data on members of the Islamic State group — documents that might help authorities track down and prosecute foreign fighters who returned home after joining the extremists, or identify those who recruited them in the first place.

Germany's federal criminal police said Thursday they are in possession of the files and believe they are authentic.

Ben Carson expected to back Trump, shunning Cruz
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Ben Carson expected to back Trump, shunning Cruz

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson, who quit the Republican presidential nomination race last week, is expected to endorse his former rival Donald Trump at a news briefing Friday.

That's according to two people with knowledge of the upcoming endorsement who spoke anonymously ahead of the formal announcement.

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