Iranian tanker sought by US sails to unknown destination
The tanker slowly steered southeast toward a narrow stretch of international waters separating Morocco and the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.
Wildlife now roam where US once forged its deadliest weapons
From a tiny Pacific island to a leafy Indiana forest, a handful of sites where the United States manufactured and tested some of the most lethal weapons known to humankind are now peaceful havens for wildlife.
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Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen hit with new pot, CBD rules
The new directives are designed to guide service members in an era of evolving state and federal rules on cannabis products.
Former Army lineman gets waiver to play in the NFL
Brett Toth needed a waiver from service officials to pursue his NFL career.
US agrees to new rules as Iraq cracks down on use of its airspace
U.S. aircraft have been banned from Iraqi airspace following a Monday explosion.
Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism
Iran appears to be preparing another satellite launch after twice failing this year to put one in orbit, despite U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic’s program helps it develop ballistic missiles.
Islamic State claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63
The suicide bomber stood in the middle of the dancing, clapping crowd as hundreds of Afghan children and adults celebrated a wedding in a joyous release from Kabul’s strain of war. Then, in a flash, he detonated his explosives-filled vest, killing dozens — and Afghanistan grieved again.

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North Korea’s Kim expresses ‘great satisfaction’ over weapons tests
The launches were North Korea's sixth round of tests since late July, revealing a new rocket artillery system and two short-range mobile ballistic missile systems that could strike targets throughout South Korea, including U.S. bases there.
Army announces winter deployments to Afghanistan and Europe
Four units will be deploying in coming months.
Brew named for Navy nuke test draws criticism
The government and residents of the Republic of the Marshall Islands have objected to the company's beer named Bikini Atoll, an area of the island chain that remains uninhabitable.
Gold Star families hit with surprise tax hikes are still waiting for help
Both the House and the Senate passed bills to fix the issue, but haven't reached a compromise solution yet.
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