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Remains of two Civil War veterans found, laid to rest
March 9, 2013 12:14 PM
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - A century and a half after the Civil War ship the USS Monitor sank, two unknown crewmen found in the ironclad's turret have been buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Friday's burial may be the last time Civil War soldiers are buried at the cemetery. The Monitor... more » -
Moammar Gadhafi's claiming victory in clashes with rebels
March 13, 2011 6:23 PM
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) - Forces supportive of embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's have swept rebels from one of their final strongholds. But the insurgents claim they moved back in after nightfall. The opposition has seen a series of reversals lately in the battle for control of the main coastal highway. more » -
Sizing up possible replacements of Libyan leadership
March 13, 2011 12:23 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is heading to Europe and the Middle East for the Obama administration's highest-level contacts with the Libyan opposition. With Libya embroiled in near civil war and the Obama administration still undecided on possible military intervention, Clinton plans to see foes... more » -
Casino proposed near Gettysburg Battlefield splits town
August 30, 2010 2:57 PM
The town where the Civil War's tide-turning battle was waged is fighting dissension in its own ranks over a casino that would rise near its historic battlefield. This is the second time in five years that Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, has fought over a casino. This time it's the Mason Dixon... more » -
Man accidentally fires cannon into neighbor's house
September 6, 2009 10:22 AM
Pennsylvania State police have charged a self-proclaimed Civil War buff with accidentally firing a 2-pound cannon ball through the wall of a neighbor's home. William Maser, 54, of Georges Township, says his hobby is recreating Civil War cannons. He said he's been doing it for over 30 years. Maser... more »
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