Rare rocket attack on main US base in Afghanistan kills 2 US troops, wounds 6 US personnel

KABUL — A rare rocket attack on the main U.S. base in Afghanistan early Sunday killed two U.S. troops and wounded six other Americans, including two civilians, officials said.

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