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The Horrible Waste of War
 

NORMANDY BEACHHEAD, June 16, 1944 — I took a walk along the historic coast of Normandy in the country of France.

13,000 diapers stolen from NC non-profit

Authorities in North Carolina are searching for whoever made a massive, unauthorized withdrawal from the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, a non-profit company that provides for struggling families.

US military support boosted in wake of Ukraine turmoil

In an effort to bolster American solidarity with a continent rattled by Russia’s tension with Ukraine, President Barack Obama pledged Tuesday to boost U.S. military deployments and exercises throughout Europe, an effort costing as much as $1 billion.

Jonah Hill apologizes for anti-gay slur

Actor Jonah Hill has publicly apologized for uttering a homophobic expression after he said he was being harassed by a paparazzo, in a video caught by TMZ.

‘Jeopardy’ champ’s winning streak ends

Julia Collins’ winning streak on the quiz game show ‘Jeopardy’ ended after she lost during her 21st appearance on the show. The Chicago-area resident accumulated a total of $428,100 during her 20 victories on the syndicated series.

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