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Son of military hero receives scholarship
Burbank resident Aaron Rifkin was awarded a scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year from the Freesom Alliance Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is awarded to sons and daughters of military service men and women who have been prisoners of war, missing...Tags: Awards and Prizes, U.S. Army, U.S. Military, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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At VA medical center: Just get it done
I'm standing on the top floor of a medical center that is supposed to be open. It is not. In fact, it's not even close. Five months after the promised opening of the VA Medical Center, there are unfinished concrete floors, missing ceilings and scores...
Tags: John L. Mica, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hospitals and Clinics
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Vietnam, 50 years on
HANOI, Vietnam -- It has been 50 years since President John F. Kennedy ordered U.S. "advisers" to South Vietnam to help battle the communist North and 37 years since the end of that divisive war and the country's unification under Communism. Today,...Tags: U.S. Congress, Hanoi (Vietnam), Justice and Rights, John F. Kennedy, Civil Rights
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BRIEFS: Wisconsin votes on governor recall, prompted stripping unions of power
Wisconsin holds recall targeting Gov. Scott Walker after more than a year of political turmoil MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Following a brief but bruising campaign, both sides of the recall election targeting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker are prepared for...
Tags: Abusive Behavior, Mitt Romney, Executive Branch, Johnny Depp, Tom Barrett
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Historic Rides Fund Search for MIA Soldiers
Channel 2 NewsIt's been more than 60 years since American forces fought in the South Pacific during World War II. Some soldiers never made it home, but their sacrifice has not been forgotten. History Flight was founded eight years ago, with the mission to raise...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, World War II (1939-1945)
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POW remains returned to family decades after Korean War
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsIt's been about six decades since the Korean War ended, but it wasn't until this week when a Wichita family found closure. Their relative died as a prisoner of war in North Korea. The family now has very detailed records of his life and death. “...Tags: Prisoners and Detainees, Wars and Interventions, Korean War (1950-1953), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Prisons
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New On DVD & Video
Released Tuesday J. Edgar London Boulevard Martha Marcy May Marlene The Mighty Macs Tower Heist War of the Arrows Coming Friday: Puss In Boots Coming next Tuesday: Answers to Nothing Hugo I Melt With You Insight Johnny...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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'Each candle represents a soul' at Antietam National Battlefield
marieg@herald-mail.comIt takes little imagination to hear the thunder of cannon and the rattle of musketry, to listen to the cries of young men and to recall the carnage of that day. Spared the fate of some historic sites that are marred with fast-food restaurants and trinket...Tags: Human Interest, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Service news - Aug. 4
On May 29, Memorial Day, Maj. Jeffrey Dill of Hagerstown was promoted to lieutenant colonel. The ceremony took place at the American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. Gen. Gary North, commander of the Pacific Forces, along with Dill's wife, Kathy,...Tags: Human Interest, Alaska, Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Philippines
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'Simpsons,' 'Boardwalk Empire' top Writers Guild TV noms
Show TrackerThe Writers Guild of America announced the nominees Wednesday for achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing and graphic animation.... -
M.I.A. Super Bowl: Anger on Twitter is not at the rapper
Show TrackerMIA Super Bowl: There's anger to spare over the British rapper's obscene gesture, but on Twitter much of it is directed at the people who think it was a big deal....
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