U.S.-led coalition ramps up strikes on Syrian town By RYAN LUCAS and DESMOND BUTLER - Associated Press Shares
White House: New fight against Islamic State hampered by lack of ground troops By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times Shares
Al Franken, Mike McFadden trade shots over Islamic State recruiting in Minnesota By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times Shares
Pentagon sees Baghdad at risk of Islamic State takeover, expects Kobani to fall By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times Shares
Obama still has confidence in Biden despite gaffes: White House By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times Shares
Joe Biden apologizes for blaming Turkey, UAE for Islamic State By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times Shares
Islamic State siege of Syrian border city tests Turkey’s allegiances By Jacob Resneck — Special to The Washington Times Shares