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Besieged Mexican town cheers arrival of soldiers
Residents of a western Mexico area who endured months besieged by a drug cartel cheered the arrival of hundreds of Mexican soldiers Monday.
House passes bill on lying about military medals
People who falsely claim they have received a military medal in order to obtain money or government benefits could face up to a year in jail under legislation that easily passed the House Monday.
Thousands of vets reportedly treated for sex abuse
More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits, underscoring the staggering long-term impact of a crisis that has roiled the Pentagon and been condemned by President Barack Obama as ""shameful and disgraceful." A Department of Veterans Affairs ... (more)
U.N. Says: Why Not Eat More Insects?
The U.N. has new weapons to fight hunger, boost nutrition and reduce pollution, and they might be crawling or flying near you right now: edible insects.
Reno Fight Leads To Stabbing Death Of Boy
Reno police are searching for leads in the stabbing death of a boy during a fight near a fast-food restaurant.
Jersey Shore Summer 2013: Beach Guide
More than six months after superstorm Sandy caused unprecedented damage to the Jersey Shore, the beaches will be open in time for Memorial Day weekend.
New Tapas Restaurant Coming; Calderone Club Opens Shorewood Location
If you love food and exploring new places to eat, or want to find out what eateries are coming and going, we have latest restaurant and other "foodie" news from throughout the Milwaukee area.
Arias returns to court for penalty phase of trial
Jodi Arias returns to court Monday for the continuation of the penalty phase of her trial after being convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of her one-time lover as jurors consider a sentence of life in prison or execution.
Found fruit: Online map is gateway to edibles
BOULDER, Colo. - Ethan Welty is thinking ahead to harvest time as he cycles through tidy Boulder streets pointing out apple, plum and mulberry trees on public and private land.
What do we eat? New food map will tell us
Until now, the only way to find out what people in the United States eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, which can lag behind the rapidly expanding and changing food marketplace.
Charlotte remembers'63 desegregation 'eat-in'
In the spring of 1963, a prominent civil rights leader led dozens of protesters on a four-mile march from a predominantly African-American college campus to the center of Charlotte's downtown.
4 decades after Vietnam, veterans flood VA with disability claims
Vietnam veteran John Otte, 65, of Harbor City, Calif., receives disability for post-traumatic stress disorder and diabetes.
Sidewalk Sales, Street Fairs and More, This Weekend
Saturday: The always fabulous Ridgewood Sidewalk Sale takes center stage on Saturday.
Foodie News: 90-Year-Old Restaurant Closes, Restaurant List Announced for Hometown Holidays
Get caught up with the food scene in Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods with 1 Meat, 3 Sides .
Strawberry Festival gears up for...
The sun came out Friday, giving a sun-splashed feel to the West Virginia Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon.
WHO concerned coronavirus spreading person to person
The World Health Organization has issued a blunt assessment of the coronavirus outbreak in Saudi Arabia, acknowledging for the first time that there are concerns the virus may be spreading from person to person, at least in a limited way.
Son attacks mother, she shoots and kill him
On Friday, May 17, a Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy in the Reynolds Road area heard multiple gun shots coming from Orange Blossom Circle and Reynolds Road.
Defence chiefs could fight Bullington Cross wind farm plan over radar fears
Radar operators find it hard to distinguish between low-flying aircraft and wind turbines, causing confusion for civil and military air traffic controllers.
'Picture Cook': Drawings Are The Key Ingredients In These Recipes
Back in 2009, Katie Shelly was craving an eggplant Parmesan. Small problem: She'd never made it before.
Archbishop to bless married couples
The Archbishop of Westminster will bless more than 600 married couples to celebrate marriage as "an exclusive commitment and a life-long partnership between a man and a woman". The couples - who have almost 20,000 years of marriage between them - are all celebrating their 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th or 60th+ wedding anniversaries this year.