A reservist’s war that has lasted two decades will finally come to an end with the announcement that all U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan, says the author of this commentary.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials told Navy Times the dead Saudi officer held "no permits or licenses in our systems.” Hours later, they said they did issue him a hunting license. It's unclear which version is correct.
The hostages — American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks — were released in southern Zabul province, ending more than three years of captivity since they were abducted outside the American University in Kabul, where both work as teachers.
In a later tweet about the addled sailing students, officials quipped that Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg "is right next door to keep an eye out for trouble."