At least 217 soldiers have been killed since the ground offensive began in late October, according to the military.
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Nikki Haley vows to stay in primary race as Trump seeks commanding victory in New Hampshire
Trump could become the first Republican presidential candidate to win open races in Iowa and New Hampshire since both states began leading the election calendar in 1976.
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Nikki Haley sweeps Dixville Notch’s primary winning all 6 votes
All 6 registered voters of Dixville Notch cast their ballots for over former President Donald Trump.
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Iran is ‘directly involved’ in Yemen Houthi rebel ship attacks, Navy’s Mideast chief says
‘What I’ll say is Iran is clearly funding, they’re resourcing, they are supplying and they’re providing training,’ U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Brad Cooper said. ‘They’re obviously very directly involved. There’s no secret there.’
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Suspect sought in shooting deaths of 8 people over 2 days near Chicago
Victims were found at 3 different sites.
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A Navy SEAL fell into rough waters; another died trying to save him
The U.S. Navy released the names of the 2 SEALs who were lost at sea during a raid on a boat carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
A bitter divorce battle could determine future of Trump Georgia case
The future of the election interference case against former president Donald Trump in Georgia could hinge on a bitter divorce case playing out in the Atlanta suburbs.
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Flash floods inundate homes, overturn cars in San Diego as rains swept through much of U.S.
Torrential rains may have swept some people away in San Antonio, Texas, and freezing rain is causing ‘lots of slide-offs’ in the Midwest.
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U.S., UK launch new round of joint strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen
They use warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets to take out Houthi missile storage sites, drones and launchers.
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White House moves to protect reproductive rights on anniversary of Roe v. Wade
A task force provides updates on the steps it has taken to build on President Biden’s 3 previous executive orders that outline ways that the administration can improve or protect access to abortion and contraception.