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Kabul Bomber Waited Until He Was as Close to U.S. Troops as Possible: NYT

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He detonated a 25-pound explosive vest just as he was about to be frisked by American troops.

Rachel Olding
Rachel Olding 

Senior Breaking News Editor

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Rachel Olding

Rachel Olding

Senior Breaking News Editor

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