Ash Carter’s visit comes two days after a U.S. service member was killed outside Mosul, underscoring the risk that American troops are taking as they advise Iraqi forces in the fight.
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What will change if Massachusetts legalizes marijuana?
Researchers who look at four states where pot is legal find a small increase in tax revenue and no evidence of negative outcomes.
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New Clinton emails released, 1 has classified information
But the paragraphs in question weren’t classified when the former secretary of state received the message.
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Donald Trump’s mood sours at North Carolina rally
The cap on Trump’s bad stretch came when people booed him for attacking Hillary Clinton at a charity roast.
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Former aide testifies Christie OK’d ‘traffic study’ on bridge
Federal prosecutors say it was actually a cover story for a political payback scheme designed to cause traffic jams.
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Clinton camp prepares for possibility Donald Trump may never concede
Clinton now hopes to roll up a large electoral vote margin in next month’s election.
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Cyberattack disrupts access to major websites, worries experts
Friday’s attacks on New Hampshire-based internet firm Dyn Inc. show ‘how fragile the internet network actually is,’ a former Homeland Security official says.
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Islamic State launches attack on Kirkuk
The assault appeared to be designed to divert attention from the Iraqi offensive to retake Mosul.
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Philippine president says he won’t sever ties with U.S.
What he meant in China, he says, was ending a Philippine foreign policy that closely leaned toward the U.S.
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Spain’s top court overturns bullfighting ban
The court says the national parliament’s ruling that bullfighting is part of Spain’s heritage must prevail.