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Meghan McCain, other media figures 'repulsed' by Lemon after bombshell misogyny allegations: 'Absolutely nuts'

April 6, 2023

Meghan McCain, other media figures 'repulsed' by Lemon after bombshell misogyny allegations: 'Absolutely nuts'

After CNN anchor Don Lemon was accused of engaging in sending threatening messages to his former colleague, Meghan McCain spoke publicly on the scandal.

Turkey closes airspace to flights from Suleimaniyah International Airport in northern Iraq

April 5, 2023

Turkey closes airspace to flights from Suleimaniyah International Airport in northern Iraq

Flights from an airport in northern Iraq have been banned from Turkish airspace for the time being. Turkey cited safety concerns as the reason for closing its airspace.

These women veterans are America's forgotten soldiers

April 5, 2023

These women veterans are America's forgotten soldiers

Despite dozens of contemporaneous accounts and support up the chain of command, more than 300 women service members are designated as having not served.

US Iraq War veteran says 16 casualties of March 2003 attack in Camp Pennsylvania 'deserve Purple Heart'

April 1, 2023

US Iraq War veteran says 16 casualties of March 2003 attack in Camp Pennsylvania 'deserve Purple Heart'

There's a push to award the 16 victims - including two who died - the Purple Heart following U.S. Army Sgt. Hasan Akbar's March 2003 ambush

I fought 20 combat missions for my country. This is why Congress needs to pass a bill named after me

March 31, 2023

I fought 20 combat missions for my country. This is why Congress needs to pass a bill named after me

I fought 20 combat missions for my country. This is why Congress needs to pass a bill named after me, to recognize all of America’s women combat veterans.

US Army veteran recalls night 101st Airborne Division was ambushed by one of its own before Iraq invasion

March 30, 2023

US Army veteran recalls night 101st Airborne Division was ambushed by one of its own before Iraq invasion

Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bart Womack described the night when a comrade attacked his fellow soldiers in Kuwait as they prepared for the Iraq invasion.

Senate votes to terminate Iraq, Gulf War military authorizations

March 29, 2023

Senate votes to terminate Iraq, Gulf War military authorizations

The House of Representatives is now expected to take up the measure, which would formally end U.S. military operations in the Iraq and Gulf Wars.

The painful debate over Iraq, which became a bloody quagmire, 20 years later

March 23, 2023

The painful debate over Iraq, which became a bloody quagmire, 20 years later

Questions swirl in the aftermath of 20 years of American military invasion of Iraq. Answers may lie with media players covering this at the time.

The Iraq War 20 years later: Delta Force operators recall hunting Saddam Hussein

March 20, 2023

The Iraq War 20 years later: Delta Force operators recall hunting Saddam Hussein

Two decades after the Iraq War, Delta Force operators Chris VanSant and Craig Palmer reflect on their time hunting Saddam Hussein, fighting terrorists and life after combat.

I lost my brother and my fiancé in the Iraq War. 20 years later, here's how I hope Americans will honor them

March 19, 2023

I lost my brother and my fiancé in the Iraq War. 20 years later, here's how I hope Americans will honor them

I lost my brother and my fiancé in the Iraq War. 20 years later, we should set aside debates about why we fought and focus on honoring our fallen heroes.