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US, NATO, Afghan Forces Retake Kunduz — Maybe

Conflicting reports emerge as coalition forces and Taliban battle for control of the city.

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter: US Won't Be Clearing Syria’s Skies for Russia

As Russia launches its first strikes in Syria, defying recent agreements to deconflict with U.S. forces, the Pentagon is rejecting its call to stay out of the way.

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US Airstrikes, Afghan Forces Fail to Reclaim Kunduz

Afghan troops and civilians fled to the airport as the city was captured by the Taliban on Monday.

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Troops Would Get Paid On Time During Shutdown Under Bill

The Pay Our Military Act proposed by Rep. Mike Coffman would ensure pay in the event of an appropriations lapse and expire at the end of 2016.

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Pentagon Scrambling to Know What U.S. Secrets Iraq Tells Russia

Iraq’s move to share more intelligence with Russia has Pentagon and lawmakers concerned.

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Pentagon Warns 2 Million Troops, Workers May Have to Work Without Pay Next Week

The looming government shutdown threatens paychecks for roughly 2 million troops and civilians, but some shrug as this happened before — just two years ago.

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Pope Pushes U.S. To Do More To Confront Global Insecurity

From the refugee crisis to diplomacy to the arms industry, Pope Francis pointedly reminded the U.S. of its leading role, and culpability, in the international community.

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Obama, Putin Will Meet About Syria

With their military forces both engaged in a single war-torn country, the leaders will meet during the UN General Assembly.

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China's Copycat Jet Raises Questions About F-35

Did the Chinese theft of data on the US fighter jet and other weapons shrink the Pentagon's technical superiority?

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Five Times More Fingerprints Stolen in OPM Hack Than Previously Thought

Office of Personnel Management officials now say 5.6 million sets of prints were taken.

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Allen Quits ISIS War Envoy Job, One Year After Calling for Group’s Destruction

The retired general begged President Obama to “destroy” ISIS and was then appointed to help do it.