WASHINGTON -- For the first time in the year-plus fight against Islamic State militants, the U.S. is putting American combat troops on the ground in a more permanent role in Iraq and Syria. Defense ...

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HAPPENING TODAY: We will a get a big picture update on the effort to defeat ISIS this morning when U.S. Central Commander Army Gen. Joseph Votel testifies before the House Armed Services Committee at ...

BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Nervously watching Israel's destructive campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon, Iraq is working to avoid being drawn into the growing regional conflict as Iran-backed armed groups launch ...