Strike in Baghdad kills figure linked to attack on US troops

Strike in Baghdad kills figure linked to attack on US troops

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Lolita C. Baldor and Aamer Madhani | Associated Press BAGHDAD — A U.S. drone strike blew up a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing a high-ranking commander of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia who is responsible for “directly planning and participating in attacks” on American troops in the region, the … Read more

Biden says he’s decided on response to killing of 3 US troops

Biden says he’s decided on response to killing of 3 US troops

By Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday indicated he had decided how to respond after the killing of three American service members Sunday in a drone attack in Jordan that his administration has pinned on Iran-backed militia groups, saying he does not want to expand the … Read more

White supremacist threats chase DEI coordinator from Maine

White supremacist threats chase DEI coordinator from Maine

By David Sharp | Associated Press SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator of public schools in South Portland, Maine, has resigned and left the state, saying he fears for his family’s safety after receiving a threatening letter from a white supremacist. The attack on Mohammed Albehadli, who came to the U.S. … Read more