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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

In Afghan Taliban birthplace, US troops step back

In this Oct. 2009 file photo, an Afghan Commando and a U.S. Soldier from 20th Special Forces Group take part in a training exercise in Afghanistan's Wardak Province. U.S. soldiers serving in one of southern Afghanistan's most violent areas say they are successfully training the Afghans to secure their country and their progress so far will play a large role in determining how many more American troops President Barack Obama sends home next year. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)

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