"Eric Clapton, arguably the greatest living rock guitarist, wrote a heart wrenching song about the death of his four year old son. He fell from a 53rd-story window. Clapton took nine months off and when he returned his music had changed. The hardship had made his music...
Hundreds of thousands of Cubans attended a rally through the streets of Havana today in mark May Day and honour the world's workers."President Raul Castro, who succeeded his ailing brother Fidel in February, is...
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"Why the killing of civilians by U.S. Marines in Afghanistan and Iraq could have profound strategic consequences.
By David J. Morris
Apr. 26, 2007 | On March 4, a U.S. Marine convoy in the Nangarhar province of eastern Afghanistan was attacked by a suicide bomber driving a...
The Los Angeles Police Department is adopting new, lightweight flashlights that can't be effectively used to beat people. What's next, Nerf billy clubs? "LOS ANGELES police have unveiled their latest tool in the fight against crime - a flashlight powerful enough to stun...
"Where IN THE World IS Jake Norton?/ Colorado climber-photographer
Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Feb 8, 2003 by DEB ACORD
Jake Norton has stood on the summit of Mount Everest. But ask him about the best moments of his life and he doesn't mention it, even though fewer...
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