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America’s War On Cartels Gets A War On Terror Makeover — 2dWashington is applying two decades of hard-earned battlefield experience to combat the enemy in America’s backyard, but this tactic may not destroy cartels at the root.

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Lincoln returns after Iran combat no carrier matched — 3dHegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation as the Abraham Lincoln ended a 321-day deployment that hit Iranian forces hard and drew scrutiny over morale and supplies.

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Dana Whitfield The Lincoln's crew earned that citation after hammering Iranian forces for 321 days straight.

USS Abraham Lincoln Returns After Prolonged Iran Deployment — 3dThe USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after an unusually long deployment supporting U.S. operations against Iran, with reports describing a record 264–265 consecutive days at sea. Its strike group’s combat markings claim substantial drone and vessel kills, though the tallies differ from official figures; the return also followed reports of supply shortages and strain among the crew.

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Road projects, game release face delays across regionsWeather — 4dShadow of the Road’s release has been delayed from November 2026 to March 2027 so developers can refine combat, balance and progression systems. Separately, several highway projects face schedule delays or temporary traffic disruptions, including a Jonesboro-area bypass now expected in December 2028 and widening work in Hopkinsville.

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5,000 Sailors Adjust to Iran War Aboard CarrierWorld — Oct 3, 2026Young sailors aboard the USS George Washington are adapting to demanding combat watches and dangerous flight-deck work as the carrier operates near the Strait of Hormuz on a deployment with no set end date. Their mission began amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and the crew describes relying on close coordination while trying to stay connected with loved ones.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Italy Ends 12-Year Military Presence in Iraq — Sep 29, 2026The U.S.-led coalition’s combat mission in Iraq is ending as foreign forces, including Italy’s last troops after a 12-year deployment, withdraw. Baghdad is taking greater responsibility for security, but ISIS remnants and armed Iran-backed militias remain concerns.

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Gator Task Force Targets North Louisiana Crime, DrugsPolitics — Sep 25, 2026Federal, state and local agencies have launched the Gator Task Force to combat violent crime and drug trafficking across North Louisiana. The initiative will coordinate resources to pursue violent offenders and fugitives and dismantle street gangs.

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California enacts 2027 law enforcement shock-glove ban — Sep 29, 2026California will ban law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from using electric-shock gloves starting in 2027, with the prohibition set to last through 2030 while the state studies the devices’ safety. The measure follows ICE’s purchase of 6,000 pairs and concerns about alleged harmful uses; supporters of the gloves say they are intended to subdue combative suspects in limited situations.

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Serbia Opens Israeli Combat Drone Factory — Sep 17, 2026“Our plans are huge,” Vučić said after opening the Elbit-majority drone plant, predicting at least three more factories across Serbia with Israeli partners.

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Tom Gallagher Vučić's push for three more plants shows big ambitions, yet foreign majority ownership might limit local control long term.

US Plans $52 Million Aid Shift to Americas — Sep 15, 2026State Department reprograms $52 million in military aid to the Americas to "combat narcoterrorism in our backyard," shifting funds from Europe and the Middle East.

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Chris Dalton Hope the money to Colombia and Peru actually hits narcoterror groups instead of getting lost in bureaucracy.

Ukraine War Separates Families, Fuels Drone Anxiety — Sep 25, 2026Russia’s expanded use of drones and missiles is deepening the war’s psychological toll on Ukrainians, with clinicians reporting severe drone-related anxiety and families facing danger far from the front. The conflict also keeps soldiers apart from loved ones, as one artilleryman’s brief calls and rare home visits are shaped by combat and air attacks near his family.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Trump nominates Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt as Saudi ambassador — Sep 14, 2026Trump on Sept. 14, 2026 named Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt—West Point combat vet and former Saudi liaison—ambassador to Riyadh, a post vacant since January 2025.

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Derek Foss This nomination comes at a tricky time with Iran and Saudi-Israeli talks both heating up.

Silent Hill: Townfall Shifts to First-Person View in 1996 Scotland — Sep 21, 2026Silent Hill: Townfall shifts the franchise to a first‑person experience set in St. Amelia, Scotland, focusing on exploration, puzzles, and psychological horror with limited combat, delivering a atmospheric and story-driven reinvention that many reviews laud for capturing the series’ spirit while diverging from traditional gameplay. Critics praise its atmosphere, environmental storytelling, and fresh perspective from Screen Burn/No Code using Unreal Engine 5, though some note it may not fully satisfy longtime fans expecting the classic trilogy’s pacing and style.

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Dana Whitfield Longtime fans like me might miss the deliberate third-person pacing even if the environmental storytelling holds up in Unreal Engine 5.

Russia, Ukraine Escalate Drone and Missile Strikes — Sep 16, 2026Over the past day, hundreds of combat engagements occurred along Ukraine's front as Russian forces mounted mass strikes and drones, while Ukrainian defenses repelled numerous assaults across multiple sectors, with Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka areas seeing the heaviest activity. The reporting indicates persistent bombardment, thousands of kamikaze drones, and sustained shelling, underscoring ongoing high-intensity fighting across Sumy, Lyman, Sloviansk, Kupiansk, and surrounding fronts.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword praised for combat, criticized for repetitive lengthTech — Aug 31, 2026

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Israel to Honor Charlie Kirk For Combating Antisemitism — Jan 15, 2026Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced Israel will honor the late Charlie Kirk later this month. The announcement was made Wednesday evening. Kirk will be honored for his work combating…

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KEITH PEKAU: Tim Walz’s Record Can’t Be Kicked Under The Rug — Aug 26, 2024As a decorated U.S. Air Force combat veteran and the mayor of Orland Park, Illinois, I have a deep respect for all who have served our country honorably. Every role in the military, whether in combat or support, is…

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Alan Dershowitz Breaks Down Trump’s Power To Combat Cartels As President — Jan 21, 2025Attorney Alan Dershowitz on Monday explained the legal authority President Donald Trump has to combat cartels after he signed an executive order classifying them as “foreign terrorist organizations.” Trump signed the…

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Taiwan Scrambles Fighter Jets As China Encroaches With Combat Patrols — May 26, 2026Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and warships to monitor and deter increased Chinese military activity around the island nation. The encroachment from Chinese aircraft and warships conducting a “joint combat readiness…

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ALAN WILSON: President Trump Chose Strength, And The Constitution Supports Him — Mar 3, 2026I have served nearly 30 years in the Army National Guard, including a combat tour during Operation Iraqi Freedom. If there is something that every service member who has ever served in a theater of combat knows, it is…

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Combat Veteran Group Successfully Completes 19 Rescue Missions in Ukraine, 'Many More' PlannedReporting — Mar 25, 2022Bryan Stern has spent much of his life in service to others. He’s not only a combat veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy, but he was one of the first responders on the scene during 9/11. He’s more than earned retirement…

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Brontanax Unveiled UK’s First Autonomous Combat Aircraft Farnborough — Jul 22, 2026BAE Systems unveiled Brontanax, the UK's first uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft, at Farnborough to extend combat mass by operating alongside crewed Typhoons and backed the StormFighter programme with £300 million of government support. The project targets test flights soon and RAF integration by the end of the decade, emphasizing a modular, open-architecture platform designed to adapt to evolving threats.

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First Batch of Microsoft Combat Goggles Going to US ArmyReporting — Sep 4, 2022The United States Army is set to receive combat simulation goggles manufactured by Microsoft for training purposes this month. Assistant Secretary for Acquisition Douglas Bush cleared the receipt of 5,000 sets of…

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Michael Jordan Set to Donate $2.5 Million to Organizations Combatting Voter SuppressionReporting — Jul 30, 2020Retired Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand have committed to donating $2.5 million to organizations with the sole focus of combating suppression of Black voters. According to a statement…

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