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Suspect in Discovery Hostage Standoff is Dead
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Jeannine Hunter
Police shot and killed a man with an explosive device who took three people hostage Wednesday at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel. The fatal shooting ended four hours of drama at the media company in Silver Spring, Md., outside of Washington, D.C. Police said the suspect James Lee was angry over programming. Montgomery County…
Obama: ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom Is Over’
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Jeannine Hunter
In a speech to the nation Tuesday night, President Obama announced the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Ending this war is not only in Iraq’s interest — it’s in our own. The United States has paid a huge price to put the future of Iraq in the hands of its people. We have sent our…
Hurricane Katrina, Five Years Later
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Jeannine Hunter
Sunday marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall in Louisiana. New Orleans became flooded after the levees breached. The storm slammed different parts of the Gulf Coast, becoming one of the nation’s most destructive hurricanes. In recalling that day, community member Debsen wonders: Has it taken us five years to understand compassion? And…
How Was Your Summer?
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Jana Melpolder
As August winds down, we wonder how you spent your summer. Share photos of your vacations and “stay-cations.” »Take a Virtual Trip to Israel | »Sit on a Beach in Florida
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