Pentagon 'cautiously optimistic' on Afghan war

WASHINGTON (AP) - There are encouraging signs and momentum in the once-stalemated war in Afghanistan, two top Pentagon officials said Wednesday, but things may get worse before they get much better...

'Birther' military doctor rejects Obama orders

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WASHINGTON (AP) - An Army doctor is under investigation after questioning on YouTube whether President Barack Obama is U.S.-born...

Sister Soldier Project protects black servicewomen's hair

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After a week of wins, Obama turns to Afghanistan

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KABUL (AP) - President Barack Obama made a secret trip to Afghanistan, turning his attention back on the war and the troops...

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US Army charges single mom who refused deployment

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SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - Spc. Alexis Hutchinson, a 21-year-old Army cook from California, could face a prison sentence if she is convicted in a court-martial...

Single mom charged by Army for refusing deployment to care for infant son

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Spc. Alexis Hutchinson, a 21-year-old Army cook, could face a prison sentence and a dishonorable discharge if she is convicted by a court-martial...

Five New Year's resolutions for President Obama

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US soldier mom refuses deployment to care for baby

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SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - An Army cook and single mom may face criminal charges after she skipped her deployment flight to Afghanistan because...

In honoring veterans, Obama contemplates future casualties

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OPINION - President Obama confronts not only the sobering force of Veterans Day, but also the challenges directly tied to a pending decision which may involve asking thousands...

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Afghanistan

Pentagon 'cautiously optimistic' on Afghan war

'Birther' military doctor rejects Obama orders

Sister Soldier Project protects black servicewomen's hair

After a week of wins, Obama turns to Afghanistan

US Army charges single mom who refused deployment

Single mom charged by Army for refusing deployment to care for infant son

Five New Year's resolutions for President Obama

US soldier mom refuses deployment to care for baby

In honoring veterans, Obama contemplates future casualties

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