US House passes defense bill authorizing record spending
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of a sweeping bill setting policy for
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US House debates 'culture wars' amendments to must-pass defense bill
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday debated proposed amendments to its version of
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Biden slams Tuberville's block of military promotions as 'irresponsible' and 'jeopardizing US security'
President Joe Biden said Thursday that Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is being "irresponsible" and jeopardizing national security by blocking military promotions over his objections to the Defense Department's reproductive health policies.
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China's US envoy makes rare Pentagon visit for security-related talks
By Phil Stewart and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China's ambassador to the United States held a rare meeting at the
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GOP battle brews over defense bill as McCarthy under pressure to appease the right on social issues
House GOP leaders are confronting a legislative landmine over a massive defense bill as right-wing lawmakers are pushing for a slew of hot button amendments that could put moderate Republicans in a complicated position and threaten Democratic support for the must-pass bill.
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She dreamed of defending Japan. Instead, her fellow soldiers sexually assaulted her
Rina Gonoi vowed to bring her alleged tormentors to justice after she says she endured physical and verbal sexual abuse while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Force.
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13 Facts About Opossums
Opossums have a bad reputation, but they’re smarter and more beneficial to people than other woodland denizens. Discover more about these unique marsupials here.
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America's front line of missile defense is straining under the demand of global threats
The US Army's air defense units are among the most overworked in the US military, manning missile systems across the globe to provide around-the-clock deterrence against adversaries including North Korea, China, Iran and Russia.
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Stoltenberg likely to be asked to remain as NATO chief for another year - sources
By Steve Holland and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON Jens Stoltenberg is expected to be asked to remain as NATO
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Two dead after Japanese cadet opens fire on colleagues at shooting range, military says
Two people were killed Wednesday after a cadet allegedly opened fire on members of his own unit at a military training center in central Japan, the country's Ground Self-Defense Force (SDF) has told CNN.
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China accuses US of 'provocation' after near collision of warships
China's defense minister on Sunday accused the United States and its allies of trying to destabilize the Indo-Pacific -- just hours after warships from the two countries were involved in a near collision.
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US debt ceiling deal strands $16 billion of defense side-projects
By Mike Stone and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON A $16 billion list of lower-priority defense items like tanks, helicopter
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