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U.S. Army Green Berets Accused From Within Of Lowering Standards

The Green Beret community is in a bitter internal debate over whether standards have been lowered for the U.S. Army elite force.

Members of the United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets, look through night vision goggles during a training of Afghanistan Special Forces on Sept. 10, in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Army Green Berets Accused From Within Of Lowering Standards

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Catholic Church Singled Out In Australian Sex Abuse Report

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President Trump speaks about tax overhaul in the Grand Foyer of the White House on Wednesday. Republican lawmakers say they've reached a deal on their tax bill, but they haven't released details yet. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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How The House Tax Overhaul Bill Could Hurt Affordable Housing

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Director Rian Johnson says Luke Skywalker was his favorite Star Wars character growing up. He's pictured here at the Dec. 12 London premiere of The Last Jedi. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP hide caption

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For 'Last Jedi' Director, The Journey To 'Star Wars' Began With Action Figures

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On Christmas Eve, A Stolen Bicycle And A Lesson In Giving

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On Christmas Eve, A Stolen Bicycle And A Lesson In Giving

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Court Decision Could Force Changes To ATF's Undercover Operations

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Court Decision Could Force Changes To ATF's Undercover Operations

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