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Federal employee caused shooter hoax at NJ base to bond with coworkers

An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.

By Bruce Shipkowski, The Associated Press

2 hours ago

Federal employee arrested after ‘active shooter hoax’ at NJ base

“This kind of senseless fear-mongering and disruption will not be tolerated in my state,” said New Jersey's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba.

By Bruce Shipkowski, The Associated Press

5 hours ago

US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”

6 hours ago

Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities

Indigenous leaders on Tuesday called the move part of a culture war against racial and ethnic minorities and women’s rights.

19 hours ago

Airman’s cocaine bust conviction overturned on workout powder appeal

A judge decided government prosecutors did not adequately consider the airman's defense that the flagged substance could've been tainted pre-workout power.

By Hope Hodge Seck

24 hours ago

Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass

Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.

By Carla Babb

25 hours ago