Tom Bowman

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Israel's Netanyahu vows to press ahead in war with Hamas. U.S. urges caution

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

In remarks to the Knesset on Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to keep fighting until Israel is victorious. The U.S. is urging Israel to take a more targeted approach and contain the conflict.

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'Taking Cover' update: A senator and soldier try to get to the truth

Thursday, December 21, 2023

In an update to NPR's Taking Cover investigation, a U.S. senator asks for answers from the Marines and an Army soldier, still serving on active duty, has been denied the truth about his war wounds.

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The U.S. is joining a taskforce to protect ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The U.S. will be part of a task force to protect ships in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks launched from Yemen. The threat has forced some shipping companies to avoid the area altogether.

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Can Ukraine continue its fight against Russia with dwindling U.S. support?

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

U.S. support for Ukraine's war against Russia is fast eroding. Ukraine's Volodymr Zelenskyy visited Washington today to make a last-ditch push for more U.S. weapons and aid.

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Air Force will discipline 15 members following classified leaks in online forum

Monday, December 11, 2023

The Air Force says it's disciplining 15 members following it's investigation of an Air National Guardsman accused of classified leaks online.

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Exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Hamas' hostages continues through ceasefire

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Hamas freed 12 more hostages it seized in its deadly assault on Israel on Oct. 7. This comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its fifth day.

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The brutal calculus of war: Is the killing of civilians ever justified?

Saturday, November 11, 2023

The numbers are classified, but U.S. military planners use what's called a collateral damage estimate to gauge how many civilians might be killed in an attack on a target. Here's what that means.

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Tommy Tuberville's anti-abortion protest is causing outrage among Senate Republicans

Thursday, November 02, 2023

Senate Republicans have erupted in anger at Tommy Tuberville's hold on military promotions. On Wednesday, several Republicans tried to force votes on the promotions of more than 60 military officers.

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As Israel's assault on Gaza intensifies, how will the ground operation unfold?

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Israel's attacks on Gaza are intensifying, but the strategy of the operation remains unclear.

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The U.S. considers the implications of an Israeli ground invasion into Gaza

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Israel says a ground invasion into Gaza is imminent. There are growing concerns among U.S. officials about what that invasion could look like, and the potential for the conflict to spread regionally.

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U.S. has a lot of questions about Israel's potential invasion of Gaza

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

When it comes to attacking Hamas, the U.S. says it supports Israel but has a lot of questions about how it's going about it.

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Many wonder how Israel intel missed attack prep as U.S. sends forces to Mediterranean

Monday, October 09, 2023

Israel and Hamas are waging one of their deadliest clashes as the U.S. moves naval forces into the Mediterranean Sea. Questions persist about why Israel was caught so unprepared in the assault.

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U.S. shoots down armed drone flown by NATO ally Turkey

Thursday, October 05, 2023

An American F-16 shot down an armed Turkish drone in northeast Syria. Officials said it was the first time the U.S. shot down an aircraft from Turkey, a NATO ally.

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The Pentagon's concerns on Ukraine aid

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

NPR has learned that the Pentagon has been warning U.S. lawmakers that military aid in Ukraine is running out. There are now fears that ousting Speaker Kevin McCarthy could delay battlefield support.

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Biden says he's worried about Ukraine aid. The Pentagon warns it's running low

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Biden has assured allies Congress will eventually provide more Ukraine funding. But then House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted, making the path forward murkier.

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Who's in the Army now? A pitch switch aims to get more military recruits

Sunday, October 01, 2023

Amid those hawking corndogs and cheese curds at the Minnesota State Fair, the Army is trying to sell itself. An effort to entice sign ups is happening as the Army struggles to fill its ranks.

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What closes and what keeps running in a federal government shutdown

Friday, September 29, 2023

A government shutdown is looming but not every federal office will close completely. Some critical services will continue as employees work without pay.

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How a government shutdown could impact you

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

As House Republicans struggle to keep the federal government open beyond September 30, NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with a trio of NPR correspondents about the potential impact of a government shutdown.

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Low enlistment numbers has the Army rethinking their tactics to attract new recruits

Monday, September 25, 2023

At the Minnesota State Fair, Army recruiters are trying to entice young men and women to sign up. But they are facing serious challenges.

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How the motivation to join the Marine Corps has changed since 9/11

Monday, September 11, 2023

Twenty-two years after the Sept. 11 attacks, different motivations are drawing Marine recruits into service. New recruits were born years after the attacks.

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