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Inside Russia’s epic failure to take Ukraine’s capital
Inside Russia’s epic failure to take Ukraine’s capital
By Robert Burns and The Associated PressApril 6, 2022
Is Russia scaling back its Ukraine war goals? A new phase could focus on ‘liberation’ of Donbas region
PoliticsIs Russia scaling back its Ukraine war goals? A new phase could focus on ‘liberation’ of Donbas region
By Robert Burns and The Associated PressMarch 26, 2022
U.S. to send 3,000 troops to help evacuate embassy staff in Afghanistan
PoliticsU.S. to send 3,000 troops to help evacuate embassy staff in Afghanistan
By Robert Burns, Matthew Lee, Ellen Knickmeyer and The Associated PressAugust 12, 2021
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88
PoliticsFormer Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88
By Robert Burns and The Associated PressJune 30, 2021
Who is Michele Flournoy? Meet Biden’s likely pick to head the Pentagon
PoliticsWho is Michele Flournoy? Meet Biden’s likely pick to head the Pentagon
By Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns and The Associated PressNovember 15, 2020
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PoliticsNavy captain fired after pleading for help for his crew on coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier
By Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns and The Associated PressApril 2, 2020
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PoliticsPentagon: 34 US troops had brain injuries from Iran’s missile strike
By Robert Burns and The Associated PressJanuary 24, 2020
Funeral Procession For Iran's General Qasem Soleimani
PoliticsCongress Demands Answers on Soleimani Killing as Trump Ratchets Up Threats
By Robert Burns, Jonathan Lemire and The Associated PressJanuary 6, 2020
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PoliticsU.S. Sending 3,000 More Troops to Middle East After Killing of Iranian General
By Zeke Miller, Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor and The Associated PressJanuary 3, 2020
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PoliticsTrump Pivots on Turkey Economic Threats to Protect U.S. Kurdish Allies in Syria
By Robert Burns, Matthew Lee, Deb Riechmann and The Associated PressOctober 8, 2019
President Donald Trump Announces Establishment Of The U.S. Space Command
PoliticsTrump Says New Space Command Will ‘Ensure That America’s Superiority in Space Is Never Questioned’
By Robert Burns and The Associated PressAugust 29, 2019
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TechThe Pentagon Canceled a Boeing Contract to Develop a Better Missile Defense ‘Kill Vehicle’
By Robert Burns and The Associated PressAugust 21, 2019
Pentagon
TechAuditor Is Reviewing the Pentagon’s $10 Billion Cloud Computing Contract Process for Potential Misconduct
By Robert Burns and The Associated PressAugust 13, 2019
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PoliticsSenate Confirms Army Veteran Mark Esper as Secretary of Defense
By Robert Burns and The Associated PressJuly 23, 2019
Military Hardware at Lincoln Memorial for Trump’s Big July 4
PoliticsMilitary Hardware at Lincoln Memorial for Trump’s Big July 4
By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Darlene Superville and The Associated PressJuly 3, 2019
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