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Word of the Week: What makes the Trump administration’s Operation Epic Fury so ‘epic’?

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Word of the Week: What makes the Trump administration’s Operation Epic Fury so ‘epic’?

The word “epic” is rooted in high art and classical antiquity. But to 21st century American ears, calling the US war in Iran “epic” put it in the realm of bro-speak.The word “epic” is rooted in high art and classical antiquity. But to 21st century American ears, calling the US war in Iran “epic” put it in the realm of bro-speak.  Read More 

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Exclusive: Minutes from disaster — how Qatar shot down two Iranian bombers in its first aerial combat operation

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Exclusive: Minutes from disaster — how Qatar shot down two Iranian bombers in its first aerial combat operation

Iranian bombers came within minutes of striking the largest military base housing US troops in the Middle East before Qatari planes shot them down, two sources briefed on the operation told CNN.Iranian bombers came within minutes of striking the largest military base housing US troops in the Middle East before Qatari planes shot them down, two sources briefed on the operation told CNN.  Read More 

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Cuba charges 6 with terrorism after deadly boat gunfight

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Cuba charges 6 with terrorism after deadly boat gunfight

The charges come after a group of Cuban nationals engaged in a gunfight on Feb. 25 with Cuban troops after taking a boat stolen from a man in Florida into Cuban waters. ​The charges come after a group of Cuban nationals engaged in a gunfight on Feb. 25 with Cuban troops after taking a boat stolen from a man in Florida into Cuban waters.  Read More

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