Diversity gaps in U S elite commando units noted by Pentagon
USA TODAY obtained Pentagon data showing SEALs and other special operations units are predominantly white. Eight of 753 SEAL officers are black, highlighting the shortage of minority leaders and troops. Generals say diverse forces improve global operations and problem solving.
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Trump declines pledge on third party bid in heated debate
In a crowded Republican debate Donald Trump refuses to rule out an independent bid if he loses the nomination. He says he will see who else the GOP picks before deciding whether to support any candidate. The discussion also centers on immigration and surveillance amid attacks on migrants and calls for a border wall. Senator Rand Paul criticizes Trump for not ruling out a third party, accusing him of not acting like a Republican.
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GOP debate raucous as Trump tops prime time lineup
The prime time GOP debate in Cleveland featured Trump challenging establishment critics while Kasich Bush Walker and others weighed strategies against him. Megyn Kelly pressed Trump on women and he defended political incorrectness as voters rallied to his message.
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Virtual exhibit displays mementos left at Vietnam wall
Hyattsville Maryland hosts a virtual exhibition of Vietnam Veterans Memorial items left by visitors over 30 years. The gallery on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund site shows about 500 objects including letters photographs prosthetic legs and a custom motorcycle.
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