AP investigative reporter James LaPorta wanted to tell a story that haunts him from his military service in Afghanistan. And staff photographer Emilio Morenatti, making photographs for a story about ...

Following up on a scoop by The New York Times, Florida-based AP investigative reporter James Laporta dramatically changed the story’s timeline: He worked sources to reveal that officials briefed ...

James LaPorta is a freelance journalist and a former U.S. Marine infantry squad leader and intelligence chief. He frequently covers national security and veterans issues. Follow him on Twitter ...