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Army veteran Timothy Wells died when he collided with a white vehicle in Fresno, Calif., on March 23. He was 34-years-old.

Family and friends gathered at the crash site and placed candles and pictures to remember Wells “who loved hard” to anyone that came across him.

Read about his legacy here:
Motorcycle enthusiast and Army veteran remembered for his generosity and fatherhood
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April 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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The U.S. Marine Corps plans to debut its new anti-ship missile system during this month's Balikatan exercise in the Philippines, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on his recent stop in Manila.
Marines’ new ship-killer missile to debut in Philippines with upcoming Balikatan exercise
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. Marine Corps plans to deploy its new Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System to the Philippines for the first time during this month’s Bali...
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April 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
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January 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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January 11, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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President-elect Donald Trump has been formally made a convicted felon.
January 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Ryan Helsley and the #STLCards have settled on a $8.2 million deal for 2025 avoiding arbitration, per @katiejwoo.bsky.social.
January 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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The 39th President of the United States, President James Earl Carter, Jr., passed away yesterday at the age of 100.

He was a Navy Veteran, Nobel laureate, and a humanitarian who dedicated his life to the service of our nation and the betterment of its people.

Semper Fidelis.
December 31, 2024 at 4:30 AM
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Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, died Saturday in a noncombat incident in Iraq, the Army National Guard said in a statement. Hart was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion of Indiana's 38th Infantry Division. His death is under investigation.
Army National Guard soldier from Indiana dies in noncombat incident in Iraq
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December 31, 2024 at 5:13 AM
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beautiful day out there
December 29, 2024 at 8:53 AM
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Federal rule banning hidden fees on live events and hotels is officially going into effect in April, the FTC announces.

This new rule ensures that pricing is presented transparently before customers agree to pay.
December 19, 2024 at 5:05 AM
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Camp Pendleton has begun large-scale training exercises to prepare Marines to operate from a base in Darwin, Australia, early next year, part of a larger U.S. effort to deepen ties with a key ally in the Indo-Pacific.
Marines from California’s Camp Pendleton to operate out of Australia for 6 months next year
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December 4, 2024 at 3:54 AM