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Stories
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National
Veterans Claiming Illness From Burn Pits Lose Court Fight
Hundreds of veterans sued military contractor KBR Inc., alleging toxic smoke from burn pits at military bases made them ill. A federal appellate court said compensation must come from Congress.
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National Security
Militant Suspected Of USS Cole Bombing Is Killed In U.S. Airstrike
The military strike killed Jamal al-Badawi, one of the alleged al-Qaida planners of the USS Cole bombing, more than 17 years ago. He was on the FBI's most wanted list.
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Politics
Why It's Notable That A Slew Of New Members Elected To Congress Are Military Veterans
For the midterm elections, many candidates in both parties were military veterans, and they relied heavily on their biographies in seeking votes. The results were mixed.
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National
Pittsburgh Holds Vigil To Honor Victims In Synagogue Shooting
Victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue are honored at a community gathering in Pittsburgh on Sunday night.