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Sailor completes 8-year journey around America at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (161+ words) The Star Democrat Captain Doug Oeller stands with his wife, Meg, after being welcomed home Tuesday at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Oeller completed an eight-year journey around America in his sailboat, Tidings. Captain Doug Oeller is greeted by friends…...
Photos show Russia's Victory Day with a scaled-down Red Square parade in Moscow
1+ week, 4+ day ago (506+ words) The Star Democrat Russian servicemen attend the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Saturday, May 9, 2026, during celebrations of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during the World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the Victory Day…...
Japan and China commemorate World War II anniversary on different dates
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (689+ words) FILE - Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin observe a parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan's World War II defeat, from Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, on Sept. 3, 2015. FILE - Chinese President Xi Jinping is displayed on a screen…...