As more US Soldiers return home, wounded from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, an increasing burden is being placed on relatives of those heroes. The AP’s Mark Hamrick reports from Walter Reed Army Medical Center. (Jan. 3)
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Brandon Lewis and Ashley Fansler are the proud parents of twins, Madisen and Aiden. They were born in Rockford, Illinois mere seconds apart, but in different years. (Jan. 3)
Continue reading …Meacham Calls Disastrous Limo Lib Lindsay ‘One Of Greatest Mayors In New York History’
January 3, 2011 No Comment
John Lindsay might have been the worst mayor in NYC history. Epitome of the limousine liberal, Lindsay nearly bankrupted the Big Apple. But that hasn't stopped Jon Meacham from lauding Lindsay as
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Trash will be collected from the streets of New York on Monday for the first time since a Christmas weekend storm dumped 20 inches of snow on the city. (Jan. 3)
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A first-of-its-kind hijacking exercise involving the US, Canadian and Russian militaries went “flawlessly,” and a similar drill is planned next year, an American officer said. (Jan. 3)
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January 3rd: Washington’s army routs the British in the Battle of New Jersey; Manuel Noriega surrenders to US forces; Jack Ruby dies; Author JRR Tolkien is born.
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At a Miami restaurant, the last of a generation of exiles cry, laugh and lament over Cuba. (Jan. 3)
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A representative for actress Zsa Zsa Gabor says she is back in a Los Angeles hospital to have part of her leg amputated. Gabor broke her hip last July and has been hospitalized several times since then. (Jan. 2)
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A section of Interstate 5, the main highway between Southern and Central Calif. was closed in both directions Sunday as snow and ice made driving treacherous. It was especially difficult in the Santa Clarita area, just north of LA (Jan 2.)
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The Falcons won the NFC South and home-field advantage in the playoffs Sunday after routing Carolina. Pittsburgh earned a first-round bye. Ravens, Saints and Packers won Wild Card playoff berths. Colts won the AFC South. (Jan. 2)
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