More Than Twice as Many U.S. Troops Are in Syria as Previously Disclosed A Pentagon spokesman said the increase was unrelated to the fall of President Bashar al-Assad to rebel forces in early December.

Maine Gunman Disclosed He Had Mental Health Issues, Gun Shop Owner Says The man sought to purchase a gun silencer in August but was denied after self-reporting mental health issues on a federal form, the gun store owner said.

U.S. Knew About Migrant Killings by Saudi Forces Earlier Than Previously Disclosed The State Department says diplomats in Riyadh learned of the atrocities from research groups last summer, contradicting an earlier statement that the United States was not aware until December.