Jun 06 NPR photojournalist brought viewers to the front lines of Iraq battles By Larisa Epatko It was August 2004, and the Iraq war was about a year old. Fighting was intense in Sadr City, a suburb of Baghdad. NPR photojournalist David Gilkey was embedded with the troops. His photos captured a firefight and the anguish… Continue reading
Jun 03 Column: Marines say new fight for Fallujah sparks anguish over Iraq war By Margaret Warner Watching TV images of Iraqi forces advancing on the ISIS-controlled city of Fallujah and U.S. airstrikes raining down from the sky is a bitter pill to swallow for many veterans of the Iraq war. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 3:04 News Wrap: Terror fears in Europe stoke new warning for U.S. travelers By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the State Department warned American traveling in Europe this summer to watch out for terrorist attacks, saying that while there is no specific threat, upcoming events such as the Tour de France could be targets. Continue watching
May 31 Watch 6:52 An Abu Ghraib 'enhanced' interrogator has a change of heart By PBS News Hour The military’s use of “enhanced interrogation” techniques against suspected terrorists has always been a contentious topic, and now many of its former proponents are having second thoughts. Eric Fair served as an interrogator with a private contractor in Iraq, and… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 3:51 The importance of wresting Fallujah back from the Islamic State By PBS News Hour Iraq’s offensive to retake the ancient city of Fallujah, 40 miles west of Baghdad, from Islamic State fighters was stepped up this weekend. The Shiite-dominated government is under pressure to intensify its onslaught after a series of deadly ISIS bombings… Continue watching
May 17 Watch 2:54 ISIS bomb attacks in Baghdad a new challenge for Iraq's military By PBS News Hour Islamic State fighters unleashed a new wave of bombings Tuesday in Baghdad, attacks that have turned the Iraqi capital into a killing field. The casualties -- at least 200 civilians dead in the last week alone -- have put a… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 4:19 News Wrap: Judge rules $175 billion Obamacare subsidy for the poor is unconstitutional By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge struck down the Obama administration’s $175 billion spending plan to subsidize health care for low-income Americans, agreeing with Congressional Republicans that the government was spending the money without Congress’ approval. Also, Islamic… Continue watching
May 11 Baghdad car bomb kills at least 63 people By News Desk Iraqi officials say the death toll rose to 63 people after a car bomb detonated in Baghdad Wednesday. The Islamic State has taken responsibility for the attack, the Associated Press reported. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 3:46 As more U.S. troops arrive, increased risk from ISIS attacks in Iraq By PBS News Hour Navy SEAL Charles Keating died in a firefight with Islamic State militants in northern Iraq on Tuesday. His death comes as the U.S. is moving in more troops and materiel to support the Iraqi military offensive against the terror group. Continue watching
May 04 Navy SEAL killed in Iraq was part of rescue team By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A Navy SEAL killed during a firefight in Iraq was part of a quick reaction force that moved in to rescue U.S. military advisers from an Islamic State attack, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Continue reading