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Flags for the fallen ripple over Boston Common
BOSTON – Under a blistering afternoon sun, volunteers dotted Boston Common digging tiny holes to plant miniature American flags on Wednesday, preparing for…
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Is the U.S. military strategy doing more harm or good in the Middle East?
Editor's note: This article is part of our collaboration with Point Taken, a new program from WGBH that will next…
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GOP-led House moves ahead with bill to boost military budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying a veto threat, the GOP-led House is pressing ahead with debate on a $602 billion defense policy bill that…
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Navy SEAL killed in Iraq was part of rescue team
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy SEAL killed during a firefight in Iraq was part of a quick reaction force that moved in to…
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Obama adds 250 troops to fight against Islamic State in Syria
AERZEN, Germany (AP) — President Barack Obama declared he is sending 250 more military personnel to Syria to help local forces fighting the…
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Syria: 150 mines removed so far in Palmyra’s ancient site
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Syrian antiquities official says demining experts have so far removed 150 bombs planted by the Islamic State group…