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The latest from news outlets and blogs around the Northwest and beyond, chosen by Crosscut editors.

Female soldiers secretly filmed by Sergeant at West Point

Michael McClendon, Sgt. First Class at West Point is facing charges for secretly filming female soldiers, sometimes while they were in the bathroom or shower. The Army is contacting about a dozen women to inform them that they may be victims. 

NEW YORK TIMES

Are we going to war with Syria?

It seemed for a moment today that we might soon be at war with Syria.

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Investigation finds army panel in Tacoma created "toxic" environment

The Army Medical Command task-force at Madigan Army Medical Center was shut down last year. An investigation report, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, has concluded that leaders used "bullying tactics" and a "wolf pack mentality" during staff training. 

SEATTLE TIMES

Lewis-McChord faces cut of up to 8,000

No final decisions have been made but military downsizing could have a huge impact here.

SEATTLE TIMES

Nonpartisan review finds U.S. tortured detainees after 9/11

"It is indisputable that the United States engaged in the practice of torture," a nonpartisan independent review concluded in a 577-page report, according to the New York Times. The review was done by an 11-person group from the Constitution Project. 

NEW YORK TIMES
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