Green Berets killed in Niger a high risk operation
U S Army special operations commandos were killed and two wounded in southwest Niger while under fire. Officials say the Green Berets were likely attacked by al Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb. Wounded were evacuated to Niamey and are in stable condition. Officials spoke privately. The mission supported Nigerien forces against violent extremists.
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Aftermath of Maria Deepens Puerto Rico Toll Rises
The death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria climbs to 34 with two personal crisis reports. Residents face long waits for power and water while mental health support arrives. trees, garbage and outages mark the recovery as evacuees and the elderly cope in San Juan area housing.
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Bonds sink as bailout denial jolts Puerto Rico debt
President Trump sparked a bond market drop by suggesting wiping out Puerto Rico debt, but Budget Director Mulvaney said no bailout will be offered. Puerto Rico faces a $74 billion debt load in court restructuring while Hurricane Maria recovery costs loom, delaying any creditor payout.
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White House seeks 29B disaster aid for hurricane relief
The White House asked Congress for 29 billion dollars in disaster aid to fund ongoing hurricane relief and federal flood insurance claims. The request includes 16 billion for flood claims and 13 billion for FEMA relief, with 577 million for firefighting accounts, as NFIP faces unsustainable losses from Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
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