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The Pentagon announced it will be sending $300 million in aid to Ukraine, as funding from Congress remains stalled.

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Pentagon announces $300 million in military aid to Ukraine

Stratolaunch announced it successfully tested a hypersonic vehicle in flight, with the help of the world's largest plane.

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Stratolaunch announces first successful hypersonic vehicle flight

U.S. intelligence officials warn of threats at home and abroad. And, changes are coming for groceries with that 'Made in the USA' label.

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U.S. intelligence chiefs warn of threats at border, abroad

Israel is getting ready to take the fight to Hezbollah. Meanwhile, the USAV Besson is on its way to start building a pier near Gaza.

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Israel taking fight to Hezbollah, US sends troops to build pier in Gaza

Russia production of munitions is outpacing Ukraine and its allies at a pivotal time.

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Russia munitions outmatch Ukraine and allies as funding remains stalled

US Embassy personnel airlifted from Haiti amid state of emergency due to gang violence

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins with no signs of a cease-fire in the war of Gaza. And news agencies are pulling an image of the Royal Family, claiming it has been altered. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 11, 2024.

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No cease-fire deal reached in Gaza as Ramadan begins

According to the head of U.S. Central Command, no region presents a greater threat to the United States than the Middle East.

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Why a US general thinks the Middle East is more ‘volatile’ now than last 50 years

U.S. lawmakers scrutinize secretive arms pipeline to Israel as military support increases, contrasting with transparent aid to Ukraine.

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Is US arms pipeline to Israel being kept under wraps? Lawmakers want answers

An active-duty Army soldier and intelligence analyst has been charged by the Department of Justice with selling sensitive military documents to China. The indictment reveals that the documents pertained to U.S. defense strategies for Taiwan, weapons systems, and missile defense mechanisms.

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Army soldier charged with selling aircraft, missile secrets for $42k to China agent

President Biden speaks to the nation in his State of the Union address. The highlights and takeaways from the night. And — an Army soldier is indicted, accused of selling military secrets to a Chinese agent. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 8, 2024.

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Takeaways from Biden’s address to the nation

Alabama's Governor has signed a bill into law aimed at protecting IVF patients and hospitals from prosecution following a near-three week pause in treatments. And—why New York is deploying hundreds of National Guard members to city subways. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 7, 2024.

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Alabama enacts IVF protections following Supreme Court decision

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, learn more about how the Air Force is helping improve soldiers' mental fitness.

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Air Force turns to MindGym to support mental fitness: Weapons and Warfare

This episode of Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week isn't new, but the Javelin missile system is still popular for its anti-tank skills.

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Decades-old Javelin is still an effective tank killer: Weapon of the week

The MindGym, a sensory experience designed to enhance mental health, offers Air Force troops an environment to explore thoughts and emotions.

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Air Force partners with startup to transform mental health care for troops

More Iranian-made fast attack craft are in the Western Hemisphere as Venezuela takes possession of a new batch of missile boats.

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Venezuela now has more Iranian-made attack boats

Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty on Monday, March 4, to leaking highly classified military documents on social media, accepting a plea deal that could result in a 16-year prison sentence. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to all six charges under the Espionage Act, with his final sentencing set for September.

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Jack Teixeira pleads guilty; Air Force employee charged with sharing info

Super Tuesday is here -- with voters in more than a dozen states looking to make a difference in the presidential race. And -- Elon Musk is dethroned as the world's richest person. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

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Super Tuesday preview — more than a dozen states holding contests

A handful of U.S. Special Operations soldiers will be stationed on an island controlled by Taiwan, just six miles from mainland China.

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US Green Berets will permanently deploy to Taiwan

Competing narratives are emerging behind a deadly incident involving humanitarian aid in Gaza that killed at least 104 Palestinians.

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Hamas, Israel accuse each other after over 100 killed in Gaza aid truck incident

The U.S. military used AI to target airstrikes in the Middle East, employing technology from Project Maven — a Google-Pentagon collaboration.

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US military using AI to find air strike targets in the Middle East

Jack Teixeira, the National Guardsman accused of leaking thousands of classified documents on the gaming site Discord, is set to plead guilty. Prosecutors revealed in a court filing that the airman will change his plea from not guilty to guilty in federal court on Monday, March 3.

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Airman accused of leaking defense info expected to plead guilty

Leaked Russian military documents show a rough outline of Russia's plans for when and how to use its tactical nuclear weapons.

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Russia war-gamed using nuclear weapons against China, leaked docs say

The U.S. Navy newest carrier is throwing large metal carts into the River. It’s okay, though. It’s all part of the process.

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Why is the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier launching carts into the James River?