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Inside the large scale Talisman Sabre military exercise in Australia that counters China's influence in the South Pacific. TOWNSVILLE, Australia -- For the next week 30,000 troops from the U.S., Australia, and 11 other countries will continue their joint training in different parts of Australia as part of the Talisman Sabre 2023, a military exercise that used to focus on the U.S. and Australia but now shows the growing interest other nations in the region and beyond have in countering China's growing influence in the South Pacific. The two-week exercise incorporates training on the ground, in the air and at sea, providing realistic training for how these militaries could work together if needed in the future. Originally a joint U.S.-Australia exercise, it has grown in scope in recent years and is expected to keep growing in the future. With 30,000 military personnel participating this year's exercise is the largest yet and reflects how countries in Asia and Europe see the...

Sgt. Cory Maynard was fatally wounded, according to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice. West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has said that a state trooper was fatally shot in Mingo County Friday and multiple law enforcement agencies have joined a widespread search of the Beech Creek area to look for the suspect who is at large . Sgt. Cory Maynard was fatally wounded in an exchange of gunfire near Matewan, Justice said. "The brave men and women of law enforcement, and all first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe, are an inspiration to us all," Justice said in a statement. The procession for fallen West Virginia State Trooper Sgt. Cory Maynard CREDIT: WCHS CREDIT: WCHS The procession for fallen West Virginia State Trooper Sgt. Cory Maynard The governor's office has ordered all U.S. and West Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the following trooper starting immediately. Timothy Kennedy, 29, is wanted in connection to the shooting and...