Medal of Honor for Frontline Grenade Protection by Kyle Carpenter
Marine Cpl Kyle Carpenter recalls lying on a Marjah Afghanistan roof November 21, 2010, as his unit pressed Taliban positions. He reportedly threw himself on a grenade to shield Lance Cpl Nicholas Eufazio, an act cited as earning him the Medal of Honor, one of eight living recipients for Iraq and Afghanistan. He describes the blast, injuries, and memory of his teammates urging him to survive during the Pentagon interview.
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Obama hosts executives as senators push corporate tax reform
President Obama hosted 11 executives in the Roosevelt Room as Democratic senators unveiled legislation to curb foreign acquisitions aimed at avoiding higher US corporate taxes. The talks highlighted why firms weigh investment and market access against the 35 percent rate, with the White House stressing the US as a business destination.
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Justice Dept to reveal drone memo before Senate vote
AP sources say the Obama administration will publicly disclose a secret memo justifying drone strikes on U.S. citizens overseas suspected of terrorism. The DOJ chose not to appeal a court order for release as senators press for unredacted Barron legal advice on lethal force.
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Balkan flood disaster spurs mass livestock deaths
Reports from the Balkans describe record floods in Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia forcing half a million people from homes and causing at least 44 deaths. In Sama and Samac, hundreds of cattle perished as waters surged, leaving farmers unable to rescue many livestock.
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