#​Antony Blinken defends Biden’s Afghanistan troop withdrawal

#​Antony Blinken defends Biden’s Afghanistan troop withdrawal

“#​Antony Blinken defends Biden’s Afghanistan troop withdrawal” ​Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed criticism of President Biden’s planned troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, arguing that the US completed the goals of ensuring the country doesn’t become a haven for terror attacks and killing Obama bin Laden. America “went to Afghanistan 20 years ago, and we went…

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#’Manslaughter’ hard to prove and other commentary

#’Manslaughter’ hard to prove and other commentary

“#’Manslaughter’ hard to prove and other commentary” From the right: ‘Manslaughter’ Hard To Prove The manslaughter charge against Kim Potter, the cop who accidentally shot Daunte Wright, strikes National Review’s Robert VerBruggen as “morally appropriate” but possibly difficult to prove legally. Minnesota’s statute says a person is guilty of second-degree manslaughter if he or she…

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#3 female media workers killed on way home in Afghanistan

#3 female media workers killed on way home in Afghanistan

“#3 female media workers killed on way home in Afghanistan” JALALABAD, Afghanistan — Three female media workers were shot dead in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Tuesday, government officials said, amid a wave of killings that is spreading fear among professional workers in urban centers. Zalmai Latifi, head of local broadcaster Enikas TV,…

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#How 3 US soldiers survived staring into the face of death

#How 3 US soldiers survived staring into the face of death

“#How 3 US soldiers survived staring into the face of death” Many Americans value the heroism of our troops during WWII and understand the horrors they faced in Vietnam.  But front-line experiences during the country’s modern era of conflict are less known.  James Patterson’s new book, “Walk in My Combat Boots” (Little, Brown), out now,…

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#House votes to override Trump’s veto of defense bill

#House votes to override Trump’s veto of defense bill

“#House votes to override Trump’s veto of defense bill” The House of Representatives on Monday voted to override President Trump’s veto of a $740 billion defense bill. The 322-87 vote easily cleared the two-thirds threshold needed to make the bill law. The Senate is expected to hold its override vote this week. It would be the…

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#Islamic State claims responsibility for killing journalist

#Islamic State claims responsibility for killing journalist

“#Islamic State claims responsibility for killing journalist” The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the shooting death of a female Afghan reporter and activist Thursday morning — marking the latest attack on journalists in the country. Malalai Maiwand, 25, a reporter at Enikas Radio and TV, was with her driver on her way to work…

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