KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – The final phase of ending America’s “forever war” in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer. President Joe Biden had set May 1 as the official start of the withdrawal of the remaining forces – about …
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COCODRIE, La. (AP) — The volunteers gather around a map, suntanned fingers tracing over the bayous, lakes and islands where they’ll search. They talk about where they’ve already been and where they’ll go today. They make sure everyone has food and water, and knows the radio channel to use. They gather in prayer and then …
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LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) – There’s a preserve of forested wetlands hidden on the western bank of the Mississippi River south of New Orleans. A six-mile trail loops through looming cypress trees and tall brush. At the end of the trail, 10 identical earth-covered cement domes are hidden behind the wall of trees. These inconspicuous structures, …
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Jacksonville Jaguars used the second night of the NFL draft to line up potential replacements for three starters. They selected Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell with the first pick in the second round (No. 33 overall) and chose Stanford offensive tackle Walker Little with the 45th choice. They added Syracuse safety …
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – A day after landing Clemson’s most dynamic offensive playmakers, the Jacksonville Jaguars turned their attention to the other side of the ball. The Jaguars selected Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell with the first pick in the second round of the NFL draft Friday, adding a three-year starter to a position group that …
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