South Korean military jets accidentally dropped bombs outside a firing range, injuring seven people and damaging buildings during a training exercise near the border. The incident took place amidst joint South Korea-US military drills, and an investigation has been launched.
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​“Kamala,†Trump said as he spoke for 75 minutes at the CPAC Saturday. “I haven’t heard that name in a while. Nobody ever knows her last name ... But think of it, I was beating Joe badly and they changed him. Think of it, I’m the only one who had to beat two people.â€