Afghanistan

The news of this latest American casualty comes after peace negotiations broke down a week ago.

The head of U.S. Central Command says that war against the Taliban will be stepped up following the collapse of peace talks.

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis also said Afghanistan needs more "resources" following the collapse of peace talks.

Resolute Support officials said one of the military members was from the United States and the other was from Romania.

It's the deadliest year for U.S. troops in Afghanistan since 2014.

Master Sgts. Luis F. Deleon-Figueroa, 31, and Jose J. Gonzalez, 35, died in combat in Faryab province, Afghanistan.

Policymakers have yet to tell the Army how to handle a potential Afghan withdrawal.

Two Army units are headed to Afghanistan amid thinning hopes that the U.S. will reach a peace deal with the Taliban.

Maj. Jason Brezler, a Marine reservist, has been fighting a recommendation for separation since 2013.