Soldiers from the U.S. and Canada have spent the last few weeks participating in war games in expansive interior Alaska, with about 800 Iowa National Guard personnel playing the role of the enemy.
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Apple ditches pistol emoji in favor of water gun
The pistol emoji will be replaced with a green water gun icon, and Apple is also adding new emojis of a pride flag, families with single parents, and women playing sports.
Trump Responds To Slain Soldier’s Father, Who Appeals To GOP Leaders
Khizr Khan gave an emotional speech at the DNC in Philadelphia. Donald Trump accused Khan of being scripted by the Clinton campaign and wondered if Ghazala Khan was unable to speak for herself.
Debbie Wasserman Schultz To Step Down As Democratic Chair After Convention
President Obama praised Wassserman Schultz’s service saying that “her leadership of the DNC has meant that we had someone who brought Democrats together.”
Juneau man’s thoughts drift home after Turkish coup attempt
Muzaffer Uyanik shares his thoughts on an attempted coup in his home country.
Brexit Secretary Says U.K. Could Impose Deadline For EU Nationals To Immigrate
Brexit Secretary David Davis said this could be part of negotiations for the U.K.’s exit from the bloc. Also on the table: the fate of British citizens living in EU countries.