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DOJ charges conspirators involved in Navy marriage fraud cases
One sailor agreed to receive $45,000 in exchange for a sham wedding that would help a Chinese national gain American citizenship.
Destroyer USS Truxtun deploys amid military buildup near Iran
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Negotiators push for more talks after US and Iran convene in Oman
U.S. and Iranian officials convened in Oman on Friday, opening the door to a modest easing of tensions even as American warships mass in the Arabian Sea.
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