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R.I.P. Humvee: What's Next For Military Transport?

The reign of the Humvee is coming to an end and a new fleet of military vehicles is on the way. Washington Post reporter Christian Davenport discusses the history of the Humvee and what's next.

R.I.P. Humvee: What's Next For Military Transport?

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Friday

Wednesday

Kansas, South Carolina Take NIMBY Stance On Guantanamo Prisoners

The Pentagon's only maximum security prison, at the U.S. Army's Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, is one of the facilities being considered for placement of Guantanamo prisoners deemed too dangerous to release. Julie Denesha/Getty Images hide caption

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Kansas, South Carolina Take NIMBY Stance On Guantanamo Prisoners

President Obama's plan to close Guantanamo lacks a crucial element: a U.S. prison to hold captives too dangerous to release. The Pentagon is considering military prisons in Kansas and South Carolina.

Kansas, South Carolina Take NIMBY Stance On Guantanamo Prisoners

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Monday

3 Americans Who Thwarted Train Attack Receive France's Legion Of Honor

French President Francois Hollande and U.S. Ambassador to France Jane D. Hartley stand with (from left) Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler as they leave the Elysee Palace in Paris. The three American men, along with a British citizen, were pinned with Legion of Honor medals Monday morning for tackling a gunman on a train. Michel Euler/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

3 Americans Who Thwarted Train Attack Receive France's Legion Of Honor

"We cannot be afraid as long as we have individuals like this in our midst," French President Francois Hollande said during a ceremony. The honor is France's highest decoration.

Sunday

Do America's Military Bases Abroad Help Or Hinder Global Security?

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors are seen parked at Kadena Air Base on the island of Okinawa in Japan. The U.S. military established a presence on Okinawa during World War II. Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Author Interviews

Do America's Military Bases Abroad Help Or Hinder Global Security?

David Vine's new book argues that the hundreds of U.S. bases in other countries come at a high cost, both at home and abroad. He suggests reducing such bases and increasing diplomatic engagement.

Do America's Military Bases Abroad Help Or Hinder Global Security?

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Wednesday

Law

Justice Department Inquiry Into Hillary Clinton Email Server Continues

The Justice Department, Congress and inspector general watchdogs are looking at the email practices of former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton even as the 2016 presidential race intensifies.

Justice Department Inquiry Into Hillary Clinton Email Server Continues

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Middle East

Prominent Syrian Archaeologist Killed By ISIS In Palmyra

The Islamic State has beheaded a prominent Syrian archaeologist in Palmyra, Syria. The city is home to Roman ruins under threat amid ISIS' record for destroying antiquities.

Prominent Syrian Archaeologist Killed By ISIS In Palmyra

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Tuesday

National

Two Women Become The First To Complete U.S. Army Ranger Course

The first women have completed the tough and grueling Army Ranger training course. But it's still uncertain whether the women will be allowed to serve in ground combat units.

Two Women Become The First To Complete U.S. Army Ranger Course

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Debate: Is A Containment Strategy Enough For Isis?
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Intelligence Squared U.S.

Debate: Is A Containment Strategy Enough For Isis?

Should President Obama shift his focus to destroying the Islamist group? Two teams face off over the motion, "Containment is Not Enough: ISIS Must Be Defeated" in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.

Debate: Is A Containment Strategy Enough For Isis?

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Saturday

Report: AT&T Had Long, 'Highly Collaborative' Partnership With NSA

A man using a mobile phone walks past an AT&T store, in June. The New York Times and ProPublica report that the telecom giant helped the NSA spy for decades. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Report: AT&T Had Long, 'Highly Collaborative' Partnership With NSA

The New York Times and ProPublica examined documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. They reveal an extensive relationship between the spy agency and the telecom giant.

Friday

U.S. Investigates Reports ISIS Used Chemical Weapons In Attack On Kurds

The United States is investigating reports that self-declared Islamic State fighters used a chemical agent, possibly mustard gas, in an attack on Kurdish forces in Iraq earlier this week.

U.S. Investigates Reports ISIS Used Chemical Weapons In Attack On Kurds

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Asia

Japanese Prime Minister Expresses 'Profound Grief' For WWII Aggression

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued a statement Friday marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Asian countries, who were invaded by Japan during the war, closely watched the speech.

Japanese Prime Minister Expresses 'Profound Grief' For WWII Aggression

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