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US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China says
The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”
Veterans Affairs COVID cases reach highest levels yet, but hospitalization rates keep heading downward
More than 135,000 Americans and nearly 1,800 VA patients have died from coronavirus complications since early March.
US rejects nearly all Chinese claims in South China Sea
The Trump administration escalated its actions against China on Monday by stepping squarely into one of the most sensitive regional issues dividing them and rejecting outright nearly all of Beijing’s significant maritime claims in the South China Sea.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Coronavirus cases among Veterans Affairs patients tripled in June
More than 1,600 VA patients have died from the fast-spreading illness since the start of March.
Grim COVID-19 milestones for Veterans Affairs: 20,000 cases, 1,500 deaths in the last 100 days
Officials have seen a sharp rise in active coronavirus cases among patients in the last month.
Active coronavirus cases at VA have doubled in June
More than 1,560 patients have died from the fast-spreading illness in the last 100 days.
Active coronavirus cases among VA patients jump 36 percent in a week
More than 1,500 patients have died from the fast-spreading illness since the start of March.
CMSgt JoAnne Bass to become first woman to serve as chief master sergeant of the Air Force
The next chief of staff of the Air Force, Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown, said Bass has the experience for the job and a leadership style that matches his own.
Despite steady rise in coronavirus cases, VA officials push ahead with return to normal operations
Nearly 1,500 patients have died from the fast-spreading illness since the start of March.
In an era of fostering inclusivity, the Department of Veterans Affairs fails again
Gender-washing VA cemeteries only serves to keep the contributions of women service members invisible, says the author of this commentary.
By Tara Heidger