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Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist
Our investigation, in partnership with Lighthouse Reports, identified 110 killings of former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces troops since 2023.
US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat off Venezuela coast
The strike marks the fifth deadly strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the region.
US Coast Guard will still get paid amid government shutdown, Noem says
The DHS secretary took a shot at congressional Democrats in a public statement announcing that members of the Coast Guard will receive their paychecks.
More reservists will be eligible for Army Emergency Relief, CEO says
The financial aid nonprofit will expand eligibility in January, the nonprofit’s CEO announced Tuesday.
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After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.
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This fall, two video game franchises are going head-to-head, with the upcoming releases of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" and "Battlefield 6."
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‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ cements dominance of military thrillers
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
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