Did Christopher Columbus discover America in 1492? Or was it the Vikings before him? And before the Vikings, what about the people who lived there? … The Curse of ColumbusRead more
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Where in the World Is the U.S. Military?
Despite recently closing hundreds of bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States still maintains nearly 800 military bases in more than 70 countries and … Where in the World Is the U.S. Military?Read more
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The U.S. dropped at least 2 million tons of bombs on Laos
President Obama’s historic trip to Laos, the first trip there by a sitting U.S. president. Obama has so far refused to issue a formal apology … The U.S. dropped at least 2 million tons of bombs on LaosRead more
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The Death of One of Washington’s Favorite Tyrants
The death of long-time Uzbekistan dictator Islam Karimov has brought rare U.S. media attention to the Central Asian country of 30 million. Uzbekistan is ranked … The Death of One of Washington’s Favorite TyrantsRead more
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Dakota Access Co. Attack Comes on Anniversary of Whitestone Massacre
the standoff at Standing Rock, where on Saturday the Dakota Access pipeline company unleashed dogs and pepper spray on Native Americans seeking to protect a … Dakota Access Co. Attack Comes on Anniversary of Whitestone MassacreRead more
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Every Move You Make
This summer, at 1:51 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, an unearthly roar shattered the afternoon quiet along the Florida coast. On Cape Canaveral, liquid fuel … Every Move You MakeRead more
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Obama’s $90 million for bomb clearance in Laos: It’s not enough.
President Obama announced this week a new funding package — $90 million over the next three years — for bomb clearance in Laos, citing “a moral obligation” to help … Obama’s $90 million for bomb clearance in Laos: It’s not enough.Read more
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Mission Impossible – Keeping Track of U.S. Special Ops in Africa
Sometimes the real news is in the details — or even in the discrepancies. Take, for instance, missions by America’s most elite troops in Africa. … Mission Impossible – Keeping Track of U.S. Special Ops in AfricaRead more
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The Enemies of My Enemy May Be War Criminals
It’s not every day that Republicans publish an open letter announcing that their presidential candidate is unfit for office. But lately this sort of thing … The Enemies of My Enemy May Be War CriminalsRead more
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Don’t forget Yugoslavia
14 August 2008 The secrets of the crushing of Yugoslavia are emerging, telling us more about how the modern world is policed. The former chief … Don’t forget YugoslaviaRead more