A look at Julian Assange and how the long-imprisoned WikiLeaks founder is now on the verge of freedom

WASHINGTON - News that the U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement that will lead to the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marks the stunning climax of a long-running…

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A US aircraft carrier and its crew have been fighting Houthi attacks for months. How much longer can this continue?

ABOARD THE USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER IN THE RED SEA (AP) — The combat markings on the F/A-18 fighter jet tell the story: 15 missiles and six drones, painted in…

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Ukraine is pursuing a flexible defense while waiting for new Western ammunition to reach the front

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s firepower has increased since U.S. lawmakers approved a urgently needed military aid package this spring, but not quickly enough to stop the Russian offensive in…

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