Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton seems to be taking more questions from the media these days — but will the…
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Did the atomic bomb save my father’s life?
The upcoming 70th anniversary of V-J Day, August 14, brings to mind the challenge my father, Lt. Col. Wilber E.…
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Wandering bird on campus: Turkey causes stir at University of Michigan, shows up in selfies
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A wandering turkey is causing a stir at the University of Michigan. The Ann Arbor News…
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BILLINGS, Mont. – A man who was stopped along a road on Montana’s Crow Indian Reservation gunned down a family…
Read MoreSuicide risk tied to women’s social connectedness
Being connected to friends, family and social groups may offer some protection against suicide, suggests a new U.S. study. Among…
Read MoreDust-up with journalist at Philly airport led to ouster of Mexico soccer coach Miguel Herrera
MEXICO CITY – In the end it wasn’t the middling on-field performance by Mexico’s national soccer team that cost Miguel…
Read MoreFAA investigating Allegiant Air passenger jet that nearly ran out of fuel
Federal officials are investigating why an Allegiant Air passenger jet nearly ran out of fuel before landing at an airport…
Read More‘The Martian’ to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, ‘Demolition’ to open
LOS ANGELES – The Toronto International Film Festival has announced a star-studded lineup for its 40th annual event, including anticipated…
Read MoreAt Shiite militia ‘summer camps’, Iraqi teens and boys undergo training to fight Islamic State
BAGHDAD – In the steamy Baghdad night, sweat poured down the faces of the Iraqi teens as they marched around…
Read MoreGretchen’s Take: Mom and dad thanks for everything
Over the weekend I was back in my hometown of Anoka, Minnesota (the Halloween Capitol of the World) to attend…
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