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Senate approves resolution to end US military’s role in Saudi-led war effort in Yemen
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill after the Senate passed a resolution he introduced that would pull assistance from the Saudi-led war in Yemen, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Behind him is Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.<br>J. Scott Applewhite/AP
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill after the Senate passed a resolution he introduced that would pull assistance from the Saudi-led war in Yemen, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Behind him is Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.<br>J. Scott Applewhite/AP

The Senate on Thursday approved legislation to end the U.S. military’s support of the Saudi-led coalition in the war in Yemen, dealing a blow to the White House and a longtime strategic ally in the Middle East.

This Navy image obtained by naval website gCaptain.com shows a confrontation between the USS Decatur, left, and a Chinese destroyer in the South China Sea, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.<br>U.S. Navy photo
This Navy image obtained by naval website gCaptain.com shows a confrontation between the USS Decatur, left, and a Chinese destroyer in the South China Sea, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.<br>U.S. Navy photo

Report: Chinese military expert calls for PRC Navy to ‘ram’ US warships in contested waters

A Chinese military expert has suggested the People’s Liberation Navy should “ram” the next U.S. warship to sail through waters claimed by China, according to a report by the state-run newspaper Global Times.

Gen. Tony Thomas, commander U.S. Special Operations Command, called for an internal review following a series of misconduct allegations. Courtesy USSOCOM<br>Courtesy USSOCOM
Gen. Tony Thomas, commander U.S. Special Operations Command, called for an internal review following a series of misconduct allegations. Courtesy USSOCOM<br>Courtesy USSOCOM

Special operations boss calls for change amid troop misconduct allegations

The head of U.S. special operations forces has issued a call to action after a series of high-profile instances of misconduct revealed a damaged culture of discipline in the ranks.

National Security Advisor John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.<br>Cliff Owen/AP
National Security Advisor John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.<br>Cliff Owen/AP

New White House strategy in Africa focuses on countering Chinese, Russian influences

Africa is a strategic battleground where countering China and Russia’s growing influence will be the top U.S. priority, National Security Adviser John Bolton said Thursday as he unveiled the Trump administration’s new approach on the continent.

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As a Marine salutes the Rolling Thunder riders, he gets some relief from the heat from a couple of participants.<br>Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes
As a Marine salutes the Rolling Thunder riders, he gets some relief from the heat from a couple of participants.<br>Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes

Rolling Thunder to end annual Memorial Day ride in DC after 2019

The nearly 32-year-old tradition of a Memorial Day motorcycle ride through Washington, D.C. is ending because of escalating costs and a lack of cooperation from the Pentagon and metropolitan police departments, according to a letter shared by Artie Muller, a Vietnam veteran and founder of Rolling Thunder.

Michael Carroll found his father's remains in the basement of his childhood home. <br>SCREENGRAB/WASHINGTON POST VIDEO
Michael Carroll found his father's remains in the basement of his childhood home. <br>SCREENGRAB/WASHINGTON POST VIDEO

A Korean war veteran had been missing since 1961. Then his son started digging in the basement.

Six feet below the basement floor of a suburban house in New York was the answer to a family mystery that had been lingering for decades.

Michelle M. Holt said she bilked the federal government out of $1.46 million — mainly by faking the amount of overtime she worked over 17 years.<br>WAVY screengrab
Michelle M. Holt said she bilked the federal government out of $1.46 million — mainly by faking the amount of overtime she worked over 17 years.<br>WAVY screengrab

Langley Air Force Base secretary faked payroll for 17 years, giving herself an extra $1.46 million

A civilian secretary pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to felony charges that she undertook a long-running effort to boost her own pay.

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A tree is toppled over on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 15, 2018, during Hurricane Florence.<br>Isaiah Gomez/U.S. Marine Corps

Marine Corps says $3.6 billion for storm repairs at Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps leaders say it will cost roughly $3.6 billion to repair the extensive damage to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from Hurricane Florence.

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From left: Vice President Mike Pence, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson, and Deputy Director of the POW/MIA Accounting Agency Rear Adm. Jon Kreitz, salute during a ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Aug. 1, 2018, marking the arrival of the remains believed to be of Americans who fell in the Korean War.<br>Susan Walsh/AP

Pentagon: North Korea slow to negotiate over US war remains

Months after the White House raised hopes for bringing home thousands of U.S. battlefield remains from North Korea, the returns have stalled. Detailed negotiations on future recovery arrangements have not even begun.

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A French police officer runs during an operation, in Strasbourg, eastern France, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. <br>Christophe Ena/AP

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A man suspected of being the gunman who killed three people near a Christmas market in Strasbourg died in a shootout with police Thursday following a two-day manhunt.

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A military vehicle is transported as part of a convoy on the outskirts of the city of Kilis, southeastern Turkey, close to the border with Syria, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.<br>Ismet Bicen/IHA /AP

Syrian Kurdish force: Turkey attack would impact war on ISIS

The main Syrian Kurdish-led militia warned on Thursday that threats by Turkey's president to launch a new military operation against U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria will negatively impact their fight against the Islamic State group.

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National Security Advisor John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.<br>Cliff Owen/AP

New White House strategy in Africa focuses on countering Chinese, Russian influences

Africa is a strategic battleground where countering China and Russia’s growing influence will be the top U.S. priority, National Security Adviser John Bolton said Thursday as he unveiled the Trump administration’s new approach on the continent.

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A tree is toppled over on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 15, 2018, during Hurricane Florence.<br>Isaiah Gomez/U.S. Marine Corps

Marine Corps says $3.6 billion for storm repairs at Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps leaders say it will cost roughly $3.6 billion to repair the extensive damage to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from Hurricane Florence.

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From left: Vice President Mike Pence, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson, and Deputy Director of the POW/MIA Accounting Agency Rear Adm. Jon Kreitz, salute during a ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Aug. 1, 2018, marking the arrival of the remains believed to be of Americans who fell in the Korean War.<br>Susan Walsh/AP

Pentagon: North Korea slow to negotiate over US war remains

Months after the White House raised hopes for bringing home thousands of U.S. battlefield remains from North Korea, the returns have stalled. Detailed negotiations on future recovery arrangements have not even begun.

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A French police officer runs during an operation, in Strasbourg, eastern France, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. <br>Christophe Ena/AP

Official: French police kill man thought to be Christmas market shooter

A man suspected of being the gunman who killed three people near a Christmas market in Strasbourg died in a shootout with police Thursday following a two-day manhunt.

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A military vehicle is transported as part of a convoy on the outskirts of the city of Kilis, southeastern Turkey, close to the border with Syria, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.<br>Ismet Bicen/IHA /AP

Syrian Kurdish force: Turkey attack would impact war on ISIS

The main Syrian Kurdish-led militia warned on Thursday that threats by Turkey's president to launch a new military operation against U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria will negatively impact their fight against the Islamic State group.

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National Security Advisor John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.<br>Cliff Owen/AP

New White House strategy in Africa focuses on countering Chinese, Russian influences

Africa is a strategic battleground where countering China and Russia’s growing influence will be the top U.S. priority, National Security Adviser John Bolton said Thursday as he unveiled the Trump administration’s new approach on the continent.

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As a Marine salutes the Rolling Thunder riders, he gets some relief from the heat from a couple of participants.<br>Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes
As a Marine salutes the Rolling Thunder riders, he gets some relief from the heat from a couple of participants.<br>Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes

Rolling Thunder to end annual Memorial Day ride in DC after 2019

The nearly 32-year-old tradition of a Memorial Day motorcycle ride through Washington, D.C. is ending because of escalating costs and a lack of cooperation from the Pentagon and metropolitan police departments, according to a letter shared by Artie Muller, a Vietnam veteran and founder of Rolling Thunder.

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A tree is toppled over on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 15, 2018, during Hurricane Florence.<br>Isaiah Gomez/U.S. Marine Corps
A tree is toppled over on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 15, 2018, during Hurricane Florence.<br>Isaiah Gomez/U.S. Marine Corps

Marine Corps says $3.6 billion for storm repairs at Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps leaders say it will cost roughly $3.6 billion to repair the extensive damage to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from Hurricane Florence.

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In an August, 2017 file photo, the USS Kearsarge departs Naval Station Norfolk to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.<br>Casey J. Hopkins/U.S. Navy
In an August, 2017 file photo, the USS Kearsarge departs Naval Station Norfolk to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.<br>Casey J. Hopkins/U.S. Navy

Over 4,500 Kearsarge group sailors, 22nd MEU Marines will deploy this month

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U.S. Coast Guard assets take part in a clean-up operation on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, near Port Sulphur, La., where oil and gas are leaking.<br>U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard assets take part in a clean-up operation on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, near Port Sulphur, La., where oil and gas are leaking.<br>U.S. Coast Guard

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Michelle M. Holt said she bilked the federal government out of $1.46 million — mainly by faking the amount of overtime she worked over 17 years.<br>WAVY screengrab
Michelle M. Holt said she bilked the federal government out of $1.46 million — mainly by faking the amount of overtime she worked over 17 years.<br>WAVY screengrab

Langley Air Force Base secretary faked payroll for 17 years, giving herself an extra $1.46 million

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Sgt. Jason M. McClary, 24, of Export, Pennsylvania, died Dec. 2, 2018, in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds sustained from an explosion Nov. 27 while serving in Afghanistan. <br>U.S. Army
Sgt. Jason M. McClary, 24, of Export, Pennsylvania, died Dec. 2, 2018, in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds sustained from an explosion Nov. 27 while serving in Afghanistan. <br>U.S. Army

Body of Pennsylvania soldier killed in Afghanistan back home

A plane carrying 24-year-old Staff Sergeant Jason McClary's casket touched down in Pittsburgh around 6 p.m. Wednesday. State and local police and the motorcycle group the Patriot Guard Riders escorted his remains to the Jobe Funeral Home in Monroeville.

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A tree is toppled over on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 15, 2018, during Hurricane Florence.<br>Isaiah Gomez/U.S. Marine Corps
A tree is toppled over on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 15, 2018, during Hurricane Florence.<br>Isaiah Gomez/U.S. Marine Corps

Marine Corps says $3.6 billion for storm repairs at Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps leaders say it will cost roughly $3.6 billion to repair the extensive damage to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from Hurricane Florence.

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In an August, 2017 file photo, the USS Kearsarge departs Naval Station Norfolk to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.<br>Casey J. Hopkins/U.S. Navy
In an August, 2017 file photo, the USS Kearsarge departs Naval Station Norfolk to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.<br>Casey J. Hopkins/U.S. Navy

Over 4,500 Kearsarge group sailors, 22nd MEU Marines will deploy this month

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U.S. Coast Guard assets take part in a clean-up operation on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, near Port Sulphur, La., where oil and gas are leaking.<br>U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard assets take part in a clean-up operation on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, near Port Sulphur, La., where oil and gas are leaking.<br>U.S. Coast Guard

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Michelle M. Holt said she bilked the federal government out of $1.46 million — mainly by faking the amount of overtime she worked over 17 years.<br>WAVY screengrab
Michelle M. Holt said she bilked the federal government out of $1.46 million — mainly by faking the amount of overtime she worked over 17 years.<br>WAVY screengrab

Langley Air Force Base secretary faked payroll for 17 years, giving herself an extra $1.46 million

A civilian secretary pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to felony charges that she undertook a long-running effort to boost her own pay.

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Sgt. Jason M. McClary, 24, of Export, Pennsylvania, died Dec. 2, 2018, in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds sustained from an explosion Nov. 27 while serving in Afghanistan. <br>U.S. Army
Sgt. Jason M. McClary, 24, of Export, Pennsylvania, died Dec. 2, 2018, in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds sustained from an explosion Nov. 27 while serving in Afghanistan. <br>U.S. Army

Body of Pennsylvania soldier killed in Afghanistan back home

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The U.S. Olympic Committee has fired chief of sport performance Alan Ashley in the wake of an independent report that said neither he nor former CEO Scott Blackmun elevated concerns about the Larry Nassar sexual abuse allegations when they were first reported to them. Nassar is pictured here in a Feb. 2, 2018 photo as he listens to a victim's statement in court.<br>Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal via AP

Report: USOC and others delayed in response to Nassar molestation allegations

From the top office at the U.S. Olympic Committee to FBI bureaus in three cities to what was essentially an unchecked, rogue operation at the Karolyi Ranch in Texas, nobody stepped in quickly enough to stifle Larry Nassar's crimes, a new independent report concludes.

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The U.S. Olympic Committee has fired chief of sport performance Alan Ashley in the wake of an independent report that said neither he nor former CEO Scott Blackmun elevated concerns about the Larry Nassar sexual abuse allegations when they were first reported to them. Nassar is pictured here in a Feb. 2, 2018 photo as he listens to a victim's statement in court.<br>Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal via AP

Report: USOC and others delayed in response to Nassar molestation allegations

From the top office at the U.S. Olympic Committee to FBI bureaus in three cities to what was essentially an unchecked, rogue operation at the Karolyi Ranch in Texas, nobody stepped in quickly enough to stifle Larry Nassar's crimes, a new independent report concludes.