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Funeral Held for Army Staff Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad Killed in Iranian Attack

Funeral Held for Army Staff Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad Killed in Iranian Attack

A funeral was held in Queens for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad, who was killed in an Iranian missile attack on an air base in Jordan. Rampersad, 28, served in the Army for seven years and was stationed in Hawaii and Germany before her deployment to Jordan. She was posthumously promoted to staff sergeant. The service was attended by family, friends, and officials, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul. Rampersad was remembered for her courage, dedication, and the impact she had on those around her.
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The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for now

The Latest: Trump says he may pull Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination for now

President Donald Trump said Thursday he may pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general until Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office
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Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? Here's what to know

Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? Here's what to know

Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed that flags on all New York state government buildings be flown at half-staff Friday. Here's why.
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NY flags lowered to half-staff Friday. Here's why

NY flags lowered to half-staff Friday. Here's why

Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed that flags on all state government buildings be flown at half-staff Friday. Here's what to know.
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Carrollton Memorial for Fallen Soldier Isabella Gonzales Draws Veterans and Community Support

Carrollton Memorial for Fallen Soldier Isabella Gonzales Draws Veterans and Community Support

A memorial has been established in Carrollton, Texas, to honor Private First Class Isabella Gonzales, a 19-year-old soldier who was killed in an enemy attack in Jordan on July 17. The tribute, created by local resident John Jun, features American flags and a banner commemorating Gonzales' sacrifice. The memorial has attracted veterans and community members who wish to pay their respects. Retired Air Force Veteran Bob Valencia expressed the sentiment that veterans stick together, and the memorial has been on his mind since its inception. The U.S. military is finalizing funeral arrangements for Gonzales, who will be laid to rest at DFW National Cemetery.
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Exclusive-US commander warns troops their videos help Iran, sources say

Exclusive-US commander warns troops their videos help Iran, sources say

By Phil Stewart July 29 (Reuters) -     The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and sources told Reuters some deployed personnel could soon be ordered to surrender their phones. 
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Queens Community Honors Fallen Army Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad

Queens Community Honors Fallen Army Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad

Hundreds gathered in Queens to pay their respects to Army Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, who died during an Iranian missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The memorial service was attended by family, friends, and community members who came together to honor Rampersad's service and sacrifice. The event highlighted the personal and communal loss experienced by those who knew her and underscored the ongoing risks faced by military personnel stationed abroad.
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US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces

US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces

The U.S. military says it’s launching strikes on Iranian targets in response to Tehran’s attack on American forces a day earlier
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Drone hits storage tanker at Egyptian port in major Middle East escalation, security firm says

Drone hits storage tanker at Egyptian port in major Middle East escalation, security firm says

By Marwa Rashad, Mohamed Ezz and Yasmine Ghania LONDON/CAIRO,/WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment on Wednesday, and U.S.
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US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Iran for firing at troops

US, Saudi hit Iran's allies in Iraq; Trump vows to punish Iran for firing at troops

By Parisa Hafezi, Jana Choukeir and Ahmed Tolba DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, and President Donald Trump vowed to "beat the fucking shit" out of Iran for firing on U.S. troops just days after he suspended
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Major Gulf fighting restarts as US and Saudi strike Iran's allies in Iraq

Major Gulf fighting restarts as US and Saudi strike Iran's allies in Iraq

By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Tolba and Ahmed Elimam DUBAI/CAIRO, July 29 (Reuters) - The United States launched on Wednesday its first airstrikes in the Middle East since suspending its bombing campaign last week, hitting Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq jointly with Saudi Arabia, while Tehran spurned an
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US military launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on US forces

US military launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on US forces

The U.S. military says it’s launching strikes on Iranian targets in response to Tehran’s attack on American forces a day earlier