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Notice a bit of a halo on the image?
The original negative suffers from a preservation issue called “silvering,” where the silver particles rise to the top of the gelatin layer of the film.
It will eventually cause the image captured on the negative to fade, so they were prioritized for scanning.
The original negative suffers from a preservation issue called “silvering,” where the silver particles rise to the top of the gelatin layer of the film.
It will eventually cause the image captured on the negative to fade, so they were prioritized for scanning.
October 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Notice a bit of a halo on the image?
The original negative suffers from a preservation issue called “silvering,” where the silver particles rise to the top of the gelatin layer of the film.
It will eventually cause the image captured on the negative to fade, so they were prioritized for scanning.
The original negative suffers from a preservation issue called “silvering,” where the silver particles rise to the top of the gelatin layer of the film.
It will eventually cause the image captured on the negative to fade, so they were prioritized for scanning.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures including U.S. military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar.
October 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures including U.S. military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar.
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Fret not! Military Exchange stores worldwide will remain open during the federal government shutdown.
This includes the Marine Corps Exchange, Navy Exchange and Army & Air Force Exchanges.
Learn more:
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
This includes the Marine Corps Exchange, Navy Exchange and Army & Air Force Exchanges.
Learn more:
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
October 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Fret not! Military Exchange stores worldwide will remain open during the federal government shutdown.
This includes the Marine Corps Exchange, Navy Exchange and Army & Air Force Exchanges.
Learn more:
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
This includes the Marine Corps Exchange, Navy Exchange and Army & Air Force Exchanges.
Learn more:
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
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Famed primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall has died. She was 91.
In 2002, Goodall spoke to American students at Heidelberg High School. In 2010, she spread her message of conservation at Yokota Air Base.
In 2002, Goodall spoke to American students at Heidelberg High School. In 2010, she spread her message of conservation at Yokota Air Base.
October 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Famed primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall has died. She was 91.
In 2002, Goodall spoke to American students at Heidelberg High School. In 2010, she spread her message of conservation at Yokota Air Base.
In 2002, Goodall spoke to American students at Heidelberg High School. In 2010, she spread her message of conservation at Yokota Air Base.
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BREAKING: Florida Surgeon General says that the state will work to eliminate all vaccine mandates.
The state currently requires vaccinations for students going to public school.
The state currently requires vaccinations for students going to public school.
Florida surgeon general says state will eliminate all vaccine mandates
"Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery," Joseph Ladapo said. "Who am I to tell you what your child should put in [their] body?"
nbcnews.to
September 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
BREAKING: Florida Surgeon General says that the state will work to eliminate all vaccine mandates.
The state currently requires vaccinations for students going to public school.
The state currently requires vaccinations for students going to public school.
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The U.S. military conducted a strike early Tuesday against a vessel carrying drugs from Venezuela.
The strike resulted in 11 killed, and no U.S. forces were harmed.
The strike resulted in 11 killed, and no U.S. forces were harmed.
September 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The U.S. military conducted a strike early Tuesday against a vessel carrying drugs from Venezuela.
The strike resulted in 11 killed, and no U.S. forces were harmed.
The strike resulted in 11 killed, and no U.S. forces were harmed.
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China is reportedly set to unveil a new variant of its Dong Feng-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile, dubbed the "Guam Killer" for its capacity to reach the strategic American territory, possibly at an upcoming military parade. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
China may unveil enhanced ‘Guam Killer’ ballistic missile during military parade
China is set to unveil a new variant of its Dong Feng-26 ballistic missile, dubbed the “Guam Killer” for its capacity to reach the strategic U.S. territory.
www.stripes.com
August 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
China is reportedly set to unveil a new variant of its Dong Feng-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile, dubbed the "Guam Killer" for its capacity to reach the strategic American territory, possibly at an upcoming military parade. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
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BREAKING: Grand jury declines to indict ‘Sandwich Guy,’ the former DOJ employee who threw a hoagie at a federal officer in Washington, D.C.
Grand jury declines to indict man who threw a sandwich at federal officer in D.C.
The former Justice Department attorney who threw a sub at federal officers in Washington, and came to be known as "Sandwich Guy," was not indicted on a federal felony charge.
nbcnews.to
August 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
BREAKING: Grand jury declines to indict ‘Sandwich Guy,’ the former DOJ employee who threw a hoagie at a federal officer in Washington, D.C.
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UPDATE: Minneapolis police say a shooting at a Catholic school has left three dead, including the shooter, and 17 injured.
A shooting occurred Wednesday during the first week of classes at a Minneapolis Catholic school.
There was no immediate information on any injuries, but Gov. Tim Walz called the gunfire “horrific.”
There was no immediate information on any injuries, but Gov. Tim Walz called the gunfire “horrific.”
Minnesota governor says a shooting has occurred at a Minneapolis school
www.stripes.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
UPDATE: Minneapolis police say a shooting at a Catholic school has left three dead, including the shooter, and 17 injured.
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August 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As summer winds down, stay connected with trusted news from Stars and Stripes! 🏖️
☀️Get a full year of Stars and Stripes digital access for only $39.99 — that’s 20% off!
🔓Use coupon code: BUYSUMMER
🔗 Link: www.stripes.com?view=select&... #Flashes
☀️Get a full year of Stars and Stripes digital access for only $39.99 — that’s 20% off!
🔓Use coupon code: BUYSUMMER
🔗 Link: www.stripes.com?view=select&... #Flashes
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President Donald Trump has ordered the National Guard in each state to create a quick-response force to quell protests and deter crime, like in LA and D.C.
He said other cities, specifically Chicago, should be asking him for help.
#Flashes
He said other cities, specifically Chicago, should be asking him for help.
#Flashes
August 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
President Donald Trump has ordered the National Guard in each state to create a quick-response force to quell protests and deter crime, like in LA and D.C.
He said other cities, specifically Chicago, should be asking him for help.
#Flashes
He said other cities, specifically Chicago, should be asking him for help.
#Flashes
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ICYMI: For the third time in less than a week, NORAD scrambled fighters Sunday to intercept a Russian intelligence-gathering plane in the expansive Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
NORAD intercepts third Russian surveillance plane near Alaska in less than a week
A Russian intelligence-gathering plane was intercepted in the expansive Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, according to NORAD.
www.stripes.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
ICYMI: For the third time in less than a week, NORAD scrambled fighters Sunday to intercept a Russian intelligence-gathering plane in the expansive Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute people for burning the American flag, despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling the activity as legitimate political expression protected by the U.S. Constitution.
Trump moves to ban flag burning despite Supreme Court ruling that Constitution allows it
www.stripes.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute people for burning the American flag, despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling the activity as legitimate political expression protected by the U.S. Constitution.
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Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized nearly 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons as operations expand throughout the city as part of President Donald Trump’s initiative.
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August 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized nearly 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons as operations expand throughout the city as part of President Donald Trump’s initiative.
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
www.stripes.com/theaters/us/... #Flashes
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National Guard troops in at least seven states will begin a federally funded mission within the next couple weeks to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement manage its swelling population of detained migrants.
#Flashes
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August 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
National Guard troops in at least seven states will begin a federally funded mission within the next couple weeks to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement manage its swelling population of detained migrants.
#Flashes
#Flashes
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UPDATE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, who led the agency that oversaw the initial assessment of the U.S. bombing raid of three nuclear weapons sites in Iran.
August 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
UPDATE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, who led the agency that oversaw the initial assessment of the U.S. bombing raid of three nuclear weapons sites in Iran.
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New — This morning in Silver Spring, MD on Georgia Ave near E. West Highway, three unmarked ICE vehicles pulled over one man and arrested him, per video shared with me by a witness.
Some of the agents smiled and waved because they knew they were being filmed.
Some of the agents smiled and waved because they knew they were being filmed.
August 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
New — This morning in Silver Spring, MD on Georgia Ave near E. West Highway, three unmarked ICE vehicles pulled over one man and arrested him, per video shared with me by a witness.
Some of the agents smiled and waved because they knew they were being filmed.
Some of the agents smiled and waved because they knew they were being filmed.
Washington, D.C. showed up Saturday amid the Trump administration's federal takeover of the city.
Photos from the protest ⬇️
Photos from the protest ⬇️
August 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Washington, D.C. showed up Saturday amid the Trump administration's federal takeover of the city.
Photos from the protest ⬇️
Photos from the protest ⬇️
From earlier today: Protesters marched from DuPont Circle to the White House
Photos coming 🔜
Photos coming 🔜
August 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
From earlier today: Protesters marched from DuPont Circle to the White House
Photos coming 🔜
Photos coming 🔜
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Eyeopening walkthrough of DC by this creator. If you aren’t in DC, worth a watch all the way to the end—
August 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Eyeopening walkthrough of DC by this creator. If you aren’t in DC, worth a watch all the way to the end—
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Police have set up a checkpoint and appear to be stopping every single car on 14th st NW, between W+V, here in northwest DC. Some cars are being pulled over after being stopped.
Some police are wearing “HSI police” vests (Homeland Security Investigations)
Some police are wearing “HSI police” vests (Homeland Security Investigations)
August 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Police have set up a checkpoint and appear to be stopping every single car on 14th st NW, between W+V, here in northwest DC. Some cars are being pulled over after being stopped.
Some police are wearing “HSI police” vests (Homeland Security Investigations)
Some police are wearing “HSI police” vests (Homeland Security Investigations)
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BREAKING: President Donald Trump has ordered the National Guard to deploy in Washington, D.C.
August 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
BREAKING: President Donald Trump has ordered the National Guard to deploy in Washington, D.C.
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Soldiers and civilians on the installation are instructed to “lock down your facilities immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.”
The situation was described as ongoing. Stars and Stripes will update the story as more information becomes available:
The situation was described as ongoing. Stars and Stripes will update the story as more information becomes available:
Fort Stewart locked down amid reports of active shooter, casualties
Fort Stewart has been locked down amid reports of a shooting and casualties.
www.stripes.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Soldiers and civilians on the installation are instructed to “lock down your facilities immediately, stay inside, close and lock all windows and doors.”
The situation was described as ongoing. Stars and Stripes will update the story as more information becomes available:
The situation was described as ongoing. Stars and Stripes will update the story as more information becomes available:
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BREAKING: Fort Stewart is on lockdown due to an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.
Law enforcement is on the scene. Casualties have been reported.
This is a developing situation. Stay tuned as we learn more.
Law enforcement is on the scene. Casualties have been reported.
This is a developing situation. Stay tuned as we learn more.
August 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
BREAKING: Fort Stewart is on lockdown due to an active shooter incident in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area.
Law enforcement is on the scene. Casualties have been reported.
This is a developing situation. Stay tuned as we learn more.
Law enforcement is on the scene. Casualties have been reported.
This is a developing situation. Stay tuned as we learn more.
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Have you ever wanted to step back in time to the age of castles? 🏰 🌹
Germany’s oldest town in the Rheingau region, Eltville am Rhein is known not just for its sparkling wines but for its devotion to roses.
Germany’s oldest town in the Rheingau region, Eltville am Rhein is known not just for its sparkling wines but for its devotion to roses.
July 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Have you ever wanted to step back in time to the age of castles? 🏰 🌹
Germany’s oldest town in the Rheingau region, Eltville am Rhein is known not just for its sparkling wines but for its devotion to roses.
Germany’s oldest town in the Rheingau region, Eltville am Rhein is known not just for its sparkling wines but for its devotion to roses.