"NEW YORK (AP) -- He was a respected former NYPD detective and a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War who struggled in recent months with inoperable liver cancer. But now Athelson Kelson is charged with bank robbery, identified by authorities as New York's so-called Bling...
There was one final party on the London underground tonight, because as of 12am Sunday, drinking will be banned on all public transport. Thousands of people took part in the last booze cruise.This is a very...
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It appears that royal veterans with 10 weeks of service are more deserving of medals than soldiers who've served their country for years and conducted multiple tours of duty to the region. Thanks goodness Harry...
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Certainly a New Years Card with "Good Luck for a New Year" from a 8 year old, in which 5 years later, a young child could never envision things to come, spending Two New Years hiding for her life in an family friends...
From prostitutes to Super Bowl tickets, a federal probe reveals how KBR, a subsidiary of Halliburton and other private contractors in Iraq cheated the US Government, it's taxpayers and its servicemen. ...
"Christmas Tree
Legend has it that he used the triangular shape of the Fir Tree to describe the Holy Trinity of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The converted people began to revere the Fir tree as God’s Tree, as they had previously revered the Oak. By the 12th century...
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I found this article about the history of a day called "Thanksgiving "from around the world. Although the celebrations may be different days and came about for different reasons, it is basically a day to...
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China fights back with their own Communist Party Spin on recent "Made in China" defective product lines, US Protectionist Policy, Environmental, Western Companies who take advantage of cheap...
"Members Of Rolling Thunder Heading For Nation's Capital For Memorial Day Commemoration
May 25, 2007 5:30 p.m. EST
Linda Young - AHN Staff Writer
Washington, DC (AHN) - While Memorial Day is a federal holiday, making it a day off from work for some, many will choose to enjoy...
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A friend of mine who lived in Japan for a year said she observed signs that didn't allow tattoos on public spaces like bathhouses. Now I know why. "Japanese tattoos are nothing like the anchor on Popeye’s forearm....
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This is taking "political correctness" to a new and even more disgusting level.Not only is the Emperor not wearing any clothes, he threw them out along with the First Amendment."McCain apologizes for gaffe on troops
By Christina Bellantoni
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
March 2,...
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"Army Reserve Lt. Col. Debra Harrison returned to New Jersey after 17 months in Iraq with a Purple Heart and vivid descriptions of at least two brushes with death in the combat zone.
A federal indictment unsealed yesterday alleged she also returned with $330,000 in...
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I found some amazing photographs regarding the Thaipusam Festival, as devotees, witnesses, and revelers alike joined at the steps of Batu Caves, Malaysia. An enormous glowing charade made its way through the crowds...
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This annual event has been taking over the streets of London for nearly 800 years now. The parade involves over 6,000 people, bands, over 140 decorated floats, costumed performers and a gilded State Coach that the Lord Mayor travels in.
If you aren't sick of fireworks by this...