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December 08, 2018

In a story Dec. 7 about President Donald Trump's selection of his next top military adviser, The Associated Press reported ...

December 07, 2018

The Latest: Trump to name Milley new Joint Chiefs chairman

The Latest on the succession of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (all times local): 3 p.m. U.S. officials say ...

December 07, 2018

The Latest: Private, graveside service ends; Bush buried

The Latest on events honoring former President George H.W. Bush (all times local): 5:25 p.m. Texas A&M says the private, ...

December 07, 2018

2 US warplanes crash off Japan; 1 crew dead, 5 missing

One of two crew members recovered after two U.S. warplanes collided and crashed off Japan's coast early Thursday is dead and ...

December 06, 2018

The Latest: President lauds rescue efforts after Japan crash

The Latest on the midair collision of two U.S. warplanes off Japan (all times local): 2:50 a.m. Friday President Donald Trump ...

December 06, 2018

Report: Propeller blade broke, causing military plane crash

Investigators say bad maintenance practices at a Georgia air force base missed a deteriorating propeller blade that broke off ...

December 06, 2018

Nation bids goodbye to Bush with high praise, cannons, humor

The nation bid goodbye to George H.W. Bush with high praise, cannon salutes and gentle humor Wednesday, celebrating the life ...

December 06, 2018

Search under way after US military planes collide off Japan

A search is under way for crew members from two Marine Corps planes involved in what the military called a "mishap" off the ...

December 05, 2018

Somali officials report deadly US-backed raid on al-Shabab

Somali commandos backed by U.S. forces raided two al-Shabab checkpoints at which the extremists extort money from commercial ...

December 05, 2018

Last salute: A guide to George HW Bush's funeral

President George H.W. Bush is getting a national farewell at Washington National Cathedral before family, friends, presidents ...

December 05, 2018

US envoy for Afghan peace in Pakistan for talks on Taliban

The U.S. special envoy tasked with finding a negotiated end to Afghanistan's bloody 17-year-old war met Tuesday with ...

December 05, 2018

George H.W. Bush's legacy on racial issues is complicated

George H.W. Bush got elected president after a campaign marked by the infamous Willie Horton ad, about a black murderer who ...

December 05, 2018

Crowds honor Bush for long service, from war to White House

Soldiers, citizens in wheelchairs and long lines of others on foot wound through the hushed Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday to ...

December 04, 2018

Mattis OKs extension of troop deployment on Mexico border

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has approved plans to extend the deployment of active-duty U.S. troops at the ...

December 04, 2018

Soldier who tried to help terrorists gets 25-year sentence

A soldier based in Hawaii was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for trying to help the Islamic State group. Sgt.

December 04, 2018

US general to Congress: War in Afghanistan is at stalemate

The fight in Afghanistan is at a stalemate, and the significant number of Afghan troop deaths in the war is not sustainable, ...

December 03, 2018

Trump complains about cost of 'uncontrollable' arms race

President Donald Trump complained Monday about how much the U.S. spends on weapons in an "uncontrollable" arms race with ...

December 03, 2018

US coalition targets IS figure involved in killing American

The U.S.-led coalition has targeted a senior member of the Islamic State group involved in the 2014 killing of American aid ...

December 02, 2018

Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94

George H.W. Bush played many prominent public roles in nearly a century of life, from when he was a 20-year-old World War II ...