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We know more about how the accused Fort Hood shooter plans to defend himself at his court martial, but it’s not enough information for the judge.And that…
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The Department of Defense announced Tuesday the death of a soldier from Austin.30-year-old Staff Sergeant Job Reigoux was killed in Ghazni Province,…
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A coordinated attack has struck the offices of the International Red Cross in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Gunmen reportedly assaulted the compound after a suicide bomber detonated a device at the entrance, where a guard was killed.
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It’s been more than 11 years since the United States' war in Afghanistan began. Nearly 20,000 U.S. military men and women have come back injured from the…
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U.S. and other NATO troops are spending less time fighting the Taliban and more time making local Afghan governments self-sufficient. It's a slow process.
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For nearly three years, the Afghan parliament has tried to pass a law banning violence against women. Supporters say they've made concessions to address conservatives' concerns. But critics say the proposal still violates Islamic law.
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In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, the president is expected to lay out some details about the reduction in troop numbers.
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The number of deaths by suicide in the U.S. military surged to a record 349 last year — more than the 295 Americans who died fighting in Afghanistan in 2012. The numbers were first reported by the AP; NPR has confirmed them.
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The White House and Pentagon are weighing how many troops will need to stay after 2014. Today, the two leaders are meeting at the White House and taking questions at a joint news conference. President Obama said Afghan soldiers "are stepping up" and U.S. forces can now step back.
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Overnight Fires Claim At Least 3 LivesAustin firefighters responded to two deadly fires early this morning. Crews removed two children from a structure at…