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TARA COPP

TARA COPP

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US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen

The U.S. military has launched another wave of missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, marking the fourth time in days it has directly targeted the group

US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|World

US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacks

U.S. forces have conducted a fifth strike against Iranian-backed Houthi rebel military sites in Yemen

US forces strike Houthi sites in Yemen as Biden says allied action hasn't yet stopped ship attacks
News|World

US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen

The U.S. and British militaries have bombed eight locations used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen

US, British militaries launch new round of joint strikes against multiple Houthi sites in Yemen
News|US|World

Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv

The United States is out of money for Ukraine right now and is unable to send the ammunition and missiles that the government in Kyiv needs to fend off Russia’s invasion

Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv
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US hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen as fight with Iranian proxies intensifies

The U.S. military has hit three facilities in Iraq and two anti-ship missiles in Yemen within hours of each other in its continued effort to keep violence from the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over into a wider conflict

US hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen as fight with Iranian proxies intensifies
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Washington and Baghdad plan to hold talks soon to end presence of US-led coalition in Iraq

The United States and Iraq will soon begin formal talks soon to transition the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition formed to fight the Islamic State in Iraq

Washington and Baghdad plan to hold talks soon to end presence of US-led coalition in Iraq
Health|News|US

Pentagon chief Austin's cancer prognosis is 'excellent,' no further treatments needed, doctors say

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center say his prostate cancer prognosis is good and no further treatments will be needed after seeing him for a follow-up appointment Friday

Pentagon chief Austin's cancer prognosis is 'excellent,' no further treatments needed, doctors say
News|US|World

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequence

President Joe Biden has made it clear the U.S. will strike back after a deadly drone attack killed three service members and wounded more than 40 at a small base in Jordan over the weekend

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequence
Health|News|US

Austin says he never told anyone on his staff to keep White House in the dark on hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he never directed anyone on his staff not to tell the White House he’d been hospitalized and he takes full responsibility for keeping President Joe Biden in the dark for weeks that he had prostate cancer

Austin says he never told anyone on his staff to keep White House in the dark on hospitalization
News|US|World

US bolsters defenses around Jordan base as it readies strikes in response to drone attack

The U.S. has bolstered the defenses in place to protect 350 troops at a base in Jordan that was attacked by Iran-backed militants as it prepares to retaliate for a drone attack that killed three service members

US bolsters defenses around Jordan base as it readies strikes in response to drone attack
MidEast|News|Political|US|World

After new US strikes hitting Yemen, Iran issues a warning about suspected spy ships in the Mideast

Iran has issued a warning to the U.S. over potentially targeting two cargo ships in the Mideast long suspected of serving as forwarding operating base for Iranian commandos

After new US strikes hitting Yemen, Iran issues a warning about suspected spy ships in the Mideast
News|Technology|US|World

The Pentagon believes it has identified the problem behind Osprey fatal crash and grounding of fleet

The Pentagon believes it has identified the mechanical failure in an Osprey aircraft that led to a fatal crash in Japan and the grounding of the fleet for two months

The Pentagon believes it has identified the problem behind Osprey fatal crash and grounding of fleet
News|US|World

US has enough funds for now to continue training Ukrainian pilots on F-16, National Guard chief says

The chief of the National Guard says the U.S. is still able to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets despite the U.S. running out of funds to send additional weapons and assistance to Kyiv

US has enough funds for now to continue training Ukrainian pilots on F-16, National Guard chief says
MidEast|News|World

Iraq says US troop drawdown talks will go on 'as long as nothing disturbs the peace of the talks'

The Iraqi government met again with the U.S. government on how to draw down American troops who have been deployed there for years combating the Islamic State

Iraq says US troop drawdown talks will go on 'as long as nothing disturbs the peace of the talks'
Europe|Health|News|US|World

Pentagon chief Austin remains hospitalized, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has canceled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers and work on Ukraine military aid as he remains hospitalized while dealing with complications from prostate cancer

Pentagon chief Austin remains hospitalized, will not travel to Brussels for Ukraine, NATO meetings
News|US

The Pentagon says Austin is expected to be released from the hospital on Tuesday

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to be released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday

The Pentagon says Austin is expected to be released from the hospital on Tuesday
Europe|News|World

A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for Ukraine

A day after his latest hospital stay, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has hosted a virtual meeting on Ukraine to help replenish urgently needed ammunition and artillery for Kyiv, as its ammunition stocks run low in its fight against Russia

A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for Ukraine
News|World

On the USS Eisenhower, 4 months of combat at sea facing Houthi missiles and a new sea threat

Sailors aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower and its accompanying warships have spent four months straight at sea defending against ballistic missiles and flying attack drones fired by Iranian-backed Houthis

On the USS Eisenhower, 4 months of combat at sea facing Houthi missiles and a new sea threat
News|Science|Technology|World

Before Russia's satellite threat, there were Starfish Prime, nesting dolls and robotic arms

What would it mean if Russia used nuclear warheads to destroy U.S. satellites

Before Russia's satellite threat, there were Starfish Prime, nesting dolls and robotic arms
Asia|News|US|World

The Air Force knows what failed on Osprey in a crash in Japan. It is still looking for why it failed

Air Force Special Operations Command says it knows what failed on its CV-22B Osprey leading to crash in Japan late last year that killed eight service members

The Air Force knows what failed on Osprey in a crash in Japan. It is still looking for why it failed
News|US|World

Services prepare to brief Secretary Austin on a plan to get Ospreys flying again

The military services will take a key step toward getting the V-22 Osprey fleet back in the air as they lay out their plans Friday to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding safety concerns stemming from a fatal crash in Japan

Services prepare to brief Secretary Austin on a plan to get Ospreys flying again
News|US

Pentagon to lift ban on V-22 Osprey flights, 3 months after fatal crash in Japan

U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that the Pentagon will lift the ban on flights by the grounded V-22 Osprey next week

Pentagon to lift ban on V-22 Osprey flights, 3 months after fatal crash in Japan
MidEast|News|US|World

US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation

US officials say American military C-130 cargo planes have airdropped food and aid in pallets over Gaza

US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
Asia|News|World

Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan

The military has greenlighted its Osprey to return to flight, three months after a part failure led to the deaths of eight service members in a crash in Japan in November

Military's Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan
Food|News|US|World

How the US military is scrambling to build a floating dock for urgently needed aid to Gaza

A massive floating pier that will allow ships to sail up to Gaza and offload aid will soon sail from the U.S. to the Mediterranean Sea as the U.S. looks at ways to address Gaza's dire food needs

How the US military is scrambling to build a floating dock for urgently needed aid to Gaza

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