He was the only person convicted in connection with the atrocity, in which American troops killed hundreds of unarmed South Vietnamese men, women and children.
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Israel carries out strike on Beirut, says it killed Hezbollah commander
Israel says it was targeting Fouad Shukur, a top Hezbollah military leader whom the U.S. blames for planning and launching the deadly 1983 Marine bombing in the Lebanese capital.
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Project 2025 to end policy work after Democratic attacks angered Trump
Project 2025’s director, former Trump administration personnel official Paul Dans, is departing, and the former president is trying to distance himself from the blueprint for the next Republican administration.
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Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after Trump assassination attempt
Ronald Rowe accepted blame for his agency’s mistakes while also criticizing local law enforcement for a communication breakdown.
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More women ending pregnancies on their own, some with unsafe methods
A new study suggests that some women administered the abortion pills, others drank or used drugs and some resorted to inserting potentially harmful objects into their bodies.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and ‘buy now, pay later’ plans
Many appreciate the flexibility, but consumer advocates have expressed concerns that the growth of the payment method may ultimately leave Americans in more debt.
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How 2 Syrians in Rome are using hummus to aid war refugees and help migrants integrate
Shaza Saker and Joumana Farho have turned their small business into a support network, all while gaining a foothold in the capital city’s gastronomic scene.
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French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over ‘Last Supper’ scene
DJ Barbara Butch says she’s received death threats, insults and harassing messages.
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More flooding hits Vermont with washed-out roads, smashed vehicles and destroyed homes
Vermont has experienced four flooding events in the last year, and the combination of climate change and the state’s mountainous geography are big reasons.
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Senate passes bill to protect kids online, make tech companies accountable
Supporters are hoping that the strong Senate vote will push the House to act before the end of the congressional session in January.