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August 22, 2023

Federal legislation proposed to protect Coast Guard Academy cadets who report sexual assault

Legislation was introduced on Tuesday to protect U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets who report sexual assault after misconduct. Proposal would be similar to policies in place at other DoD academies.

August 22, 2023

Air Force finds no harmful levels of carcinogenic PCB chemical inside Wyoming missile launch facilities

The Air Force announced on Aug. 22, 2023, that no carcinogenic PCBs were found inside the missile launch facilities at Wyoming's F.E. Warren Air Force base.

August 22, 2023

2 US service members arrested in connection to fatal stabbing in Germany

Two U.S. service members stationed in Germany were arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of a German national at a local fair, according to the 52nd Fighter Wing.

August 22, 2023

More than 200 Afghan government officials, security forces killed following Taliban takeover: UN

A new report from the U.N. says at least 218 extrajudicial killings targeting former government officials and security forces have been carried out by the Taliban in the last two years.

August 22, 2023

Cop critically wounded by hammer-wielding 'animal' with 30 priors who 'should never have been out': union

Winston Tate was on probation for assaulting another Connecticut police officer and had "at least 30 prior arrests" when he allegedly attacked Detective Karli Travis with a hammer.

August 22, 2023

Disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal points to a way forward for US military

Two years after the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal that cost the lives of 13 heroes, we still haven't really investigated the failure. We must do that to find a path forward.

August 21, 2023

Coast Guard rescues man stranded on Bahamas island for three days after sailboat breaks down

A man stranded on a island in the Caribbean for three days was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard, authorities said.

August 21, 2023

COVID-19 patients face increased health risks for up to 2 years, study finds

Patients who developed COVID-19 earlier on in the pandemic will experiencing lingering health problems even two years later, according to the results of a new study.

August 21, 2023

Alabama AG calls for investigation into Biden's reversal on Space Command HQ

Alabama AG Steve Marshall called for an investigation into President Biden reversing his decision to move Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama.

August 21, 2023

Boaters leap overboard after yacht catches fire off Maine coast

Two individuals reportedly jumped from a 48-foot yacht off the coast of Seguin Island, Maine, after a fire rapidly consumed the vessel.