US-Backed Forces Make 'Significant' Incursion Into Last IS Stronghold

U.S.-backed forces in Syria are pushing further into Islamic State's last stronghold along the Syria-Iraq border, forcing their way into the town of Hajin within the past two days.    The area has seen some intense back-and-forth battles between IS fighters and Syrian Democratic Forces over the past several weeks, with IS briefly regaining territory before being pushed back.    But U.S. officials are expressing hope that the recent advance by...

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