Biden’s gamble: Will pulling troops out of Afghanistan revive extremist threat?
Biden is taking a calculated risk that extremists in Afghanistan can be countered by U.S. and partner forces elsewhere in the region.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Biden to order all US troops out of Afghanistan by Sept. 11
White House officials had been struggling with a May 1 deadline to withdraw all U.S. troops from the country.
Feds charge Arizona man in National Guard holdup in Texas
Federal prosecutors have charged an Arizona man accused of forcing off the road a National Guard convoy transporting COVID-19 vaccines in West Texas, then holding 11 Guard members at gunpoint.
Lawmakers favor white candidates over minorities in service academy nominations: report
About 74 percent of congressional nominations went to white students, in contrast to the country's racial makeup.
2 charged in assault of US Capitol officer who died after riot
George Tanios, 39, of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Julian Khater, 32, of Pennsylvania, were arrested Sunday on an array of charges, including assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy and other offenses.
Security fencing to be scaled back around US Capitol, officials say
Lawmakers from both parties have decried the fencing as unsightly and beyond what is necessary, but security fears remain high.
US announces $125 million in military aid for Ukraine
Included in the package are two Mark VI patrol boats.
By Aaron Mehta and Howard Altman
Best pics of the week: Feb. 28, 2021
Paratroopers train in Alaska, Marine recruits take part in Basic Warrior Training at Parris Island, a cadet shapes hot steel at the Air Force Academy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Book excerpt: ‘Till Victory: The Second World War By Those Who Were There’
The poignant letters and diaries collected for "Till Victory" reveal the hopes, doubts and fears of about 50 Allied troops during World War II. In this excerpt, we learn about Leo Brown of the 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division.
By Clément Horvath