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Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates

Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.

8 hours ago

Illinois veteran bestowed military honors nearly a decade after death

An extraordinary cold case investigation revealed a formerly unidentified ward of the state to be a Women's Army Corps veteran.

2 days ago

Pentagon creates new military border zone in Arizona

The fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

2 days ago

Veteran gets life sentence for plotting FBI attack after Jan. 6 arrest

Marine veteran Edward Kelley was one of the first rioters to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

3 days ago

USS Tripoli arrives in Japan for new Indo-Pacific duties

The amphibious assault ship arrived at its new homeport in Sasebo on Monday as part of a regularly scheduled rotation of forces.

11 days ago

Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar

Qatar said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

12 days ago