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While much of this money went to weapons suppliers, the research is the latest to point to the dependence on contractors for war-zone duties as contributing to mission failures in Afghanistan in particular. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn the 20 years since 9/11, American media coverage of the 'war on terror" has changed drastically from initially supportive to deeply critical. -
Maxton W. Soviak, 22, was advanced to the rank of Hospital Corpsman Third Class "as a result of his brave actions in support of fellow service members," according to a Navy statement. -
Travelers have spent seven days waiting to depart from the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif. At least 19 U.S. citizens and two green card holders are said to be among the group of about 600. -
KPBS Midday Edition#AfghanEvac project continues on after U.S. pullout.
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Several families who live in the San Diego suburb of El Cajon describe their harrowing escape from Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power. -
More than 2,400 U.S. service members were killed in the Afghanistan war. The Pentagon said Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss - who died from injuries suffered in the Kabul Airport bombing - was likely the final one.
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The Last American To Die In The Afghan War: 'He Was Helping People'Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss was wounded in the Kabul airport bombing and later died. He's believed to be the last American fatality of the war. "If he had a crystal ball, he'd do it again," his wife said. -
As when the Taliban last took power, the Panjshir Valley is the hub of resistance — and is led by a man named Massoud. This Massoud has no combat experience but is amassing allies and vows to fight. -
Officials say more than 30 California children are still stuck in Afghanistan after they traveled to the country to see relatives weeks before the Taliban seized power and were unable to get out before U.S. forces left.
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