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Military news: Mid-Hudson Valley residents earn promotions
28+ min ago (123+ words) The following area residents serving in the New York Army National Guard were promoted: The following area residents serving in the New York Air National Guard were promoted: Problems at Kingston elementary school remain, former school board member says Leon…...
(VIDEO) 102-Year-Old WWII Veteran's 'God Bless America' Brings Brewers Crowd to Its Feet on 9/11 Anniversary
3+ week, 5+ day ago (387+ words) World War II Navy veteran Sverre Vinje, 102, led more than 41,000 fans in 'God Bless America' as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated Cincinnati 20-0 and clinched a postseason berth. MILWAUKEE â A 102-year-old World War II Navy veteran brought a sold-out crowd at…...
Creative Pencil Projects: Transforming Ordinary into Extraordinary
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (532+ words) Unlock your imagination with creative pencil projects that will inspire you to craft unique art pieces! In this video, we explore exciting techniques to turn everyday pencils into extraordinary masterpieces. Perfect for crafters of all ages, this engaging journey will…...
The Soldier Who Was Declared Dead and Came Home
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (151+ words) On September 10, 1968, Mildred Ridgeway stood at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis and buried her son. Five thousand miles away, the person named on that stone was alive. He had taken a bullet in the shoulder, gone down in…...
WWII vet, concentration camp survivor Harry Arlin-Arnstein receives more than 400 thank you cards
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (631+ words) Harry Arlin-Arnstein, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, received hundreds of thank you notes from children Saturday. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin A Jewish concentration camp survivor and World War II veteran who lives in Roslyn received more than 400 cards written by…...
8 Years Later, Red Dead Redemption 2’s Greatest Quote Is Still a Haunting Reminder for Gamers
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (205+ words) Nearly a decade later, it still lands as one of gaming’s most quietly devastating moments. This line arrives during one of the game’s most pivotal emotional stretches, as the Van der Linde gang’s unraveling becomes impossible to ignore. Arthur has…...
Historical covers for Oct. 10: Fleet of 350 Yank Planes Bombed Germans
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (75+ words) Shaw Local Historical covers for Oct. 10: Fleet of 350 Yank Planes Bombed Germans The cover of the Dixon Evening Telegraph for Oct. 10, 1918 (Newspapers.com) As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from Oct. 10. These archives…...
The Wright Brothers & How American Innovation Changed the World
22+ hour, 42+ min ago (183+ words) This year, Americans have been taking a look back at the 250 years since our country was founded, and the milestones and people that have changed our lives. Our guest has written more than a few books about figures that loom…...
Pentagon Says the Firing Squad Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Malik Hasan Will Be Livestreamed
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1089+ words) By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, ERIC TUCKER and CLAUDIA LAUER The Army announced this week that the execution would take place at Fort Hood on Dec. 3 after Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 others in a shooting at the military…...
BBMF Griffon-powered Spitfire back in the air
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (125+ words) This is a premium article and requires an active Key.Aero subscription to view. Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIIIe SM845 has been returned to the UK Register as G-BUOS, having been acquired by Duxford’s Aircraft Restoration Company. A Royal Air Force pilot…...