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US military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific

Marcus Chen
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Marcus Chen
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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Managing Editor · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:40 PM · 1 min read
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US military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific — Pittsburgh Community news

The U.S. military said it attacked a boat it accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean Tuesday, killing five people, which brings the total death toll to at least 240 in more than 70 strikes.

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