15 minutes ago | NBC News

China wants nothing less than to become the dominant global superpower, breaking our alliance system and ending our economic and military preeminence.
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Iraq says U.S. forces withdrawing from Syria have no approval to stay

29 minutes ago | National Post

BAGHDAD - U.S. forces that crossed into Iraq as part of a pull-out from Syria do not have permission to stay and can only be there in transit, the Iraqi military said on Tuesday.
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Turkey to resume northern Syria operation if U.S. does not keep promises - Erdogan

41 minutes ago | National Post

ANKARA - Turkey will press on with its military operation in northeast Syria "with determination" after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire expires later on Tuesday if promises given by...
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Iraq's military says US troops leaving Syria and heading to Iraq do not have permission to stay in the country

1 hour ago | ABC News

U.S. diplomat who questioned 'crazy' Ukraine policy to testify in Trump probe

3 hours ago | Reuters

U.S. lawmakers conducting an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump will hear on Tuesday from the top U.S. official in Ukraine, who once said it was "crazy" to...
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US diplomat drawn into Trump's Ukraine effort set to testify

4 hours ago | My Sanantonio

KYIV, Ukraine - William Taylor has emerged as an unlikely central player in the events that are at the heart of the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. The retired...
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Minnesota Poll results: Most support universal background checks, military-style rifle ban

5 hours ago | Star Tribune | 2 articles

The Star Tribune polled 800 Minnesota likely voters about several gun proposals between Oct. 14 and Oct. 16.
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‘Read up on Stalingrad': Russia reacts to NATO buying winter kits for. ARCTIC WARFARE?

8 hours ago | RT

Russian diplomats have taken a swipe at NATO after the “purely defensive” alliance placed an order for 78,000 camouflage kits suitable for military operations in the...
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US military officials are drawing up plans for a quick withdrawal in Afghanistan, just in case Trump abruptly pulls them out

8 hours ago | Business Insider | 2 articles

The US Defense Department is exploring its options to completely withdraw all US troops deployed in Afghanistan, in the event President Donald Trump abruptly makes the...
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Pentagon draws up plans for Afghanistan withdrawal in case Trump blindsides military

9 hours ago | NBC News | 2 articles

Officials cautioned, however, that the planning is a precaution and there is currently no White House directive to pull all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan.
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'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' trailer showcases final chapter of the...

"The Rise of Skywalker" is the ninth and final episode in the Skywalker story. Read more ...

EF-3 tornado slams Dallas, says NWS; 4 killed in Arkansas, Oklahoma

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Dallas on Sunday night, causing structural damage and knocking out electricity to thousands. Read more ...

Man, 46, gets medical help for bizarre, rare case of gut brewing alcohol due...

He was arrested and presumed to be driving while intoxicated, but hospital personnel and police refused to believe him, a medical journal reported. Read more ...

Companies reach tentative deal to settle opioids lawsuit

The nation's three largest drug distributors and a drugmaker have reached a tentative deal to settle a lawsuit related to the nation's opioid crisis. Read more ...

A West Point cadet is missing along with an M4 rifle, military academy says

A West Point cadet is missing along with an M4 rifle, the military academy said after military, federal, state and local agencies conducted extensive searches to locate the man. Read more ...

Astros blast Sports Illustrated's scathing Brandon Taubman report

The Houston Astros blasted a Sports Illustrated report that scorched assistant general manager Brandon Taubman for alleged comments he made after his club won the American... Read more ...

Nyquist's penalty shot in OT lifts Blue Jackets past Leafs

TORONTO - Gustav Nyquist scored on a penalty shot 1:57 inot overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. Read more ...

Flyers score 4 in the 2nd period, top Golden Knights 6-2

PHILADELPHIA - Blame the Flyers' slow start on jet lag, bad hockey, or maybe Gritty just woke up on the wrong side of the cradle. Whatever the reason, the first few weeks of... Read more ...

Pavelski's power-play goal helps Stars beat Senators 2-1

DALLAS - Joe Pavelski scored a power-play goal midway through the second period, and the Dallas Stars beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 Monday night for their second straight win. Read more ...

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