Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another week
The carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman deploys into a volatile world
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By Diana Stancy
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By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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By Diana Stancy