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WASHINGTON (AP) — A former hostage once described the masked Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John" as a bloodthirsty psychopath. Now the U.S. is trying to confirm whether a drone strike has killed the man who appears in several videos showing the beheadings of Western hostages. American officials say the strike in Syria targeted a vehicle thought to contain Mohammed Emwazi.
SINJAR, Iraq (AP) — Islamic State group fighters have been driven back out of a strategic Iraqi town. Witnesses say Iraqi Kurdish fighters are now in control of the center of Sinjar aided by U.S.-led coalition airstrikes. Associated Press journalists saw the fighters raise a Kurdish flag and fire off celebratory gunfire today.
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized practically everybody during an Iowa campaign appearance, but he reserved his harshest barbs for Ben Carson, who has made inroads on Trump's popularity. Trump compared Carson's childhood "pathological temper" to the illness of a child molester, questioned his religious awakening and berated voters who support him. Trump says a "pathological temper" can't be cured.
LONDON (AP) — Senior Russian officials are sprinting to find ways to keep their track and field team from being banned over its anti-doping efforts. Track's governing body will decide today on whether to suspend Russia, which could lead to a possible ban from next year's Olympic track events.
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — The newborn democracy in Tunisia is getting a boost from Secretary of State John Kerry as he visits for economic and security talks. Kerry arrived in Tunis today to open a strategic dialogue with officials who are trying to consolidate democratic gains made since the 2011 Arab Spring. Tunisia faces major economic and security challenges, notably after two large terrorist attacks.
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