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U.S. Air Force Capt. John Costa reunites with daughters Ally, left, and Tally after the Sirens of TI performance Tuesday at the Treasure Island hotel-casino. Costa returned home two weeks early to surprise his family after a year's deployment in Afghanistan.

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Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says he wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out to prevent another midair collision like the one over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January.

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By Samar Kassabali and Bassem Mroue The Associated Press

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Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

By Stephen Groves and Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press

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Thunderbird pilot ejected during training exercise in California, Air Force says

By Casey Harrison / RJ

December 3, 2025 - 2:38 pm

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