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March 8, 2024

Gold Star dad Steve Nikoui arrested after heckling Biden at SOTU address

Gold Star father Steve Nikoui was arrested by Capitol Police after being escorted out of the House Galleries on Thursday for heckling President Biden during the State of the Union address.

March 8, 2024

Massachusetts servicewoman who was shot, killed alongside daughter remembered for her 'dedication of duty'

A mother who was shot and killed alongside her daughter in Worcester, Massachusetts, was remembered as "brilliantly intelligent and destined for success."

March 7, 2024

NY Times editorial board member who opposed Tom Cotton op-ed now supports Hochul sending troops to NYC

The New York Times' Mara Gay is backing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to send troops to NYC subways to quell crime after blasting the Tom Cotton op-ed in 2020.

March 7, 2024

Female pilot, 102, recalls serving in WWII despite opposition from her family: 'I found what I loved'

Jerrie Badger, a 102-year-old woman from Georgia who served in the civilian pilots unit known as WASP, recently recounted her experience serving during World War II.

March 7, 2024

World Series champ David Wells rips VA official over WWII victory kiss photo controversy

Former New York Yankees star pitcher David Wells came after a Veterans Affairs official over the controversy about the V-J photo removal memo.

March 7, 2024

Biden to have US military build a port in Gaza

President Biden will announce that the U.S. military will lead an emergency mission to establish a port in the Mediterranean on the Gaza coast.

March 7, 2024

Gold Star mom surprises CNN anchor after revealing Biden hasn't reached out to her family

Christy Shamblin, whose daughter-in-law was killed in Afghanistan, said President Biden has not responded to her attempts to connect with her.

March 7, 2024

VA official who tried to ban iconic WWII kissing photo has controversial history: 'Unequivocally offensive'

A Veterans Department official under fire for trying to ban the display of a beloved WWII photo has a track record of controversy dating back decades.

March 7, 2024

Niger's junta to lead joint security effort against extremist violence

The ruling juntas in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have announced a joint security force to combat extremist violence in the Sahel region, following a string of coups.

March 7, 2024

Maine mass shooting suspect Robert Card had traumatic brain injuries, new scan shows

Army reservist Robert Card, who allegedly shot and killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, had signs of traumatic brain injuries, a newly released scan found.