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A martyr? Air Force veteran Ashli Babbitt’s past tells a more complex story

The Air Force veteran was fatally shot while attempting to climb through a broken window inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

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Journalist Joe Galloway, chronicler of Vietnam War, dies

Joseph L. Galloway was best known for his book, "We Were Soldiers Once ... And Young,” which was made into a Hollywood movie.

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Man who fatally stabbed Pentagon officer George Gonzalez had troubled past

Investigators are examining Austin William Lanz’s background, including his criminal history, jail records, financial information and any online accounts, in search of a motive.

Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops

Experts in homegrown extremism have warned for years about efforts by far-right militants and white-supremacist groups to radicalize and recruit people with military and law enforcement training.

Toxic waste sites, military bases in Florence’s path under close EPA watch

As Tropical Storm Florence spins inland, environmental regulators are monitoring more than three dozen toxic waste sites in the storm's path, as well as scores of low-lying water- and sewage-treatment plants at risk of flooding.

EPA says Superfund Task Force left behind little paper trail

The Environmental Protection Agency says an internal task force appointed to revamp how the nation’s most polluted sites are cleaned up generated no record of its deliberations.

EPA chief sweeps office for bugs, installs high-tech locks

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency used public money to have his office swept for hidden listening devices and bought sophisticated biometric locks for additional security.

EPA mum on whether failed Trump nominee is still on the job

Michael L. Dourson withdrew his nomination Wednesday to serve as head of the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention amid bipartisan opposition in the Senate.

EPA chief defends spending on travel, soundproof booth

Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt on Thursday defended his frequent taxpayer-funded travel and his purchase of a custom soundproof communications booth for his office, saying both were justified.

Pruitt guts EPA science panels, will appoint new members

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday he intends to replace the outside experts that advise him on science and public health issues with new board members holding more diverse views.

Trump administration disavows Puerto Rico power contract under investigation

The Trump administration said Friday it had no involvement in the decision to award a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico’s power grid to a tiny Montana company in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s hometown.

Trump EPA nominees on hold amid dispute over biofuel mandate

A Senate committee has delayed consideration of four of President Donald Trump’s nominees for key posts at the Environmental Protection Agency amid opposition to the administration’s proposed reduction in the volume of biofuels blended into gasoline and diesel.

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