Afghan accused of shooting 2 National Guard members was part of CIA-backed unit whose veterans have struggled in the U.S.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was a member of a “Zero Unit,” an elite squad of Afghans who have faced hardships in the U.S. due to ...

Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with ‘dark isolation’ as community raised concerns

The Afghan man accused of gunning down two National Guard members blocks from the White House last week had been unraveling ...
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CIA cut deal bringing 'Afghan Zero Unit' fighters, including accused guardsman killer to the U.S.

The CIA helped bring thousands of its Afghan partner forces — called the "Zero Unit" — to the U.S. under Joe Biden's watch, following the shambolic evacuation from Afghanistan in 2021. Now, one of ...

Bellingham man accused in D.C. attack now charged with first-degree murder

Charges against the man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House have been upgraded to ...

For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, ...

What was 'Operation Allies Welcome,' which allowed some Afghans entry into the U.S.?

The Afghan man suspected of shooting two National Guard members entered the U.S. under the program in 2021. Here's a look at why it was set up and how those who entered the U.S. were vetted.

Afghan national charged in Guard ambush shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say

An Afghan national has been accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House in ...
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UT adds 368th name to Veterans Memorial during annual wreath-laying

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Army ROTC cadets, alumni, and families gathered Sunday at the University of Tennessee’s Armed Forces Veterans Memorial to honor service members who gave their lives for the ...
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An apparent thwarted attack at the world’s busiest airport highlights ongoing security risks

Moments after receiving a report of a man who threatened to shoot up the world’s busiest airport while livestreaming, Atlanta Police Officer Myesha Banks spotted a man matching his description in the ...
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Georgia resident charged in threat to attack airport

ATLANTA -- Federal prosecutors on Tuesday brought charges against a Georgia man who was arrested a day earlier by police after his family contacted authorities saying he planned a shooting at ...
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UK police arrest suspect in ransomware airport attack

The incident involving the ransomware attack that affected European airports over the weekend, resulting in massive flight delays and cancellations, has led to a man being arrested by UK police in ...