Opinion | Remembering Operation Bagration: When the Red Army Decapitated the Nazi Front

npr.org/2024/04/19/1244291402/volkswagen-union-election-ballot-tally-united-auto-workers

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Volkswagen workers vote yes to unionizing, igniting UAW's push to organize the South

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Apr 19

U.S. Army Soldiers Charged With Violent Crimes to Face More Scrutiny Under New Regulation

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US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger: The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said ...

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Opinion | Here’s Something Southern Republican Governors Are Afraid Of: Where an earlier generation complained of C.I.O. “communism,” this one warns of U.A.W ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/19/opinion/uaw-southern-republicans-unions.html

defence-blog.com/us-military-conducts-joint-exercises-for-rapid-troop-deployment/

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Defence Blog Apr 12

US military conducts joint exercises for rapid troop deployment: Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team ...

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Apr 16

Former US Army staffer pleads guilty to defrauding Gold Star families

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Apr 16

Governors of six Southern states warn workers against joining UAW union: Governors of six Southern states — Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi ...

washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/republican-governors-uaw/

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Teachers strike was legal and justified – judge: In a major victory for the GTU, Justice Sandil Kissoon has ruled that their strike over the absence of ...

stabroeknews.com/2024/04/19/news/guyana/teachers-strike-was-legal-and-justified-judge/

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Apr 14

No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won, Not Managed

foreignaffairs.com/united-states/no-substitute-victory-pottinger-gallagher

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Apr 09

FAA probing Boeing whistleblower's quality claims on 787, 777 jets: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Boeing whistleblower's ...

reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/faa-probing-boeing-whistleblowers-quality-claims-787-777-jets-2024-04-09/

Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.

Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.

Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.

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Apr 18

Thunderbirds' thrilling aerobatic stunts to headline Charleston Airshow: The Thunderbirds are headlining the Charleston Airshow by demonstrating thrilling ...

postandcourier.com/news/thunderbirds-charleston-airshow-joint-base/article_422f300c-fb43-11ee-8370-a32576e6290f.html

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Apr 07

Caitlin Clark Had Classy Gesture for Fans While Leaving Court After Iowa’s Loss to South Carolina

si.com/college/2024/04/07/iowa-caitlin-clark-classy-gesture-after-loss-to-south-carolina

Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship

South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.

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Apr 14

SC Housing offers $12K home deposit for some workers, starting very soon: South Carolina's housing finance agency SC Housing is offering $12,000 in down-payment ...

postandcourier.com/business/south-carolina-homebuyer-assistance-down-payments/article_705f9840-f81e-11ee-b4b0-c715df13ad18.html

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PBS

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Apr 12

How migrant workers have contributed to strong U.S. job growth: It turns out that the influx of foreign-born adults vastly raised the supply of available workers ...

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EOS converts drone into robotic combat vehicle: Huntsville-based contractor EOS Defense Systems USA (EOS) presented robotic combat vehicles equipped with its ...

defence-blog.com/eos-converts-drone-into-robotic-combat-vehicle/

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Apr 14

A controversial Texas law has become a blueprint for other states. Immigrant communities are worried

cnn.com/2024/04/14/us/texas-immigration-law-iowa-other-us-states-cec/

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Apr 15

Rickea Jackson or Kamilla Cardoso? Alissa Pili or Angel Reese? WNBA draft predictions for the Chicago Sky.

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/14/chicago-sky-wnba-draft-predictions/

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businessinsider.com/us-army-considers-cuts-to-crucial-education-assistance-programs-2024-4

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US Army considers cuts to crucial education assistance programs: The US Army is considering reductions to the Credential Assistance and Tuition Assistance ...

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businessinsider.com/us-army-botched-1-billion-upgrade-of-stryker-armored-gun-2024-4

Apr 18

US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...

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Apr 15

Nikki Haley has a new gig after running for president. Here's where she's going: Nikki Haley, a 2024 GOP presidential candidate, is heading to a conservative ...

postandcourier.com/politics/haley-joins-conservative-group-after-presidential-run/article_2b5f0dbe-fb2c-11ee-9970-eb5d0d989192.html

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Apr 14

Cathy Cassata: Why baseball season reminds me of my dad’s time in the Vietnam War

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/cathy-cassata-why-baseball-season-reminds-me-of-my-dads-time-in-the-vietnam-war/

defence-blog.com/turkish-firm-develops-new-wheeled-fighting-vehicle/

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Defence Blog Apr 06

Turkish firm develops new wheeled fighting vehicle: Turkish defense company FNSS has introduced its latest innovation in armored vehicles ...

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Apr 06

SC defense contractor laying off staff after 'sudden' loss of funding: A Charleston-area defense contractor is laying off employees after what it termed a sudden ...

postandcourier.com/business/army-contractor-layoffs-charleston-aps3/article_c1132334-f363-11ee-8884-ab52ff86ca3b.html

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Apr 08

Why Trump balked on an abortion ban: Pure politics: The former president viewed hardline positions on abortion as toxic to the GOP in the midterms.

politico.com/news/2024/04/08/trump-abortion-ban-00151157

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Defence Blog Apr 12

US Army tests electric version of legendary Humvee: In February 2024, the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) showcased the operational ...

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defence-blog.com/us-bradley-fighting-vehicle-to-receive-new-active-protection-system/

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Defence Blog Apr 05

US Bradley fighting vehicle to receive new active protection system: The US Army has secured a deal for a new active protection system (APS) designed for M2 ...

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Apr 19

Unions are getting bolder in targeting Big Business: The U.S. worker unionization rate hit a new low in 2023, but public support for unions is near a six-decade ...

axios.com/2024/04/18/unions-disney-cvs-demand-workers-labor-market

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Apr 17

Statehouse GOP sinks Dem gubernatorial nominee’s judicial bid. Charleston gets new judge

postandcourier.com/politics/judges-elections-courts-elections-blocked/article_44daf6d2-fccf-11ee-8390-471704e28659.html

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Apr 17

Every Awful Thing Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second Term: Donald Trump has made a slew of promises related to the economy, immigration, climate change ...

rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-second-term-plans-wildest-proposals-1234947327/

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Apr 08

Dawn Staley gives boost to trans rights on championship weekend: University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley on Saturday said transgender ...

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Apr 16

College of Charleston launches new engineering, natural sciences schools: The College of Charleston's board approved creating new School of Engineering ...

postandcourier.com/education-lab/college-of-charleston-engineering-mathematics-computing-natural-sciences/article_a0a9f170-fb53-11ee-a263-9f5fc8e91d3b.html

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Apr 14

Off-duty S.C. cop charged in fatal shooting of driver fleeing from fight: An off-duty Summerville Police Department officer has been charged with murder in the ...

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-duty-sc-cop-charged-fatal-shooting-driver-fleeing-fight-rcna147750

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Apr 17

Defying Niger exit order leaves U.S. troops vulnerable, whistleblower says: A U.S. Air Force leader in Niger made a whistleblower complaint to Congress raising ...

washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/17/niger-air-force-whistleblower/

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Apr 07

Dawn Staley: Trans athletes should be allowed to play women's sports: Transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women’s sports, South Carolina women’s ...

nbcnews.com/news/sports/dawn-staley-trans-athletes-allowed-play-womens-sports-rcna146745

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Apr 14

Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are again at odds, now over abortion: The relationship between Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham has again turned negative after ...

apnews.com/article/donald-trump-lindsey-graham-abortion-b0197d9225db57ab4e801ef8dc86ea65

defence-blog.com/us-to-start-mass-production-of-new-booker-combat-vehicles/

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US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehicles: Today marked a significant milestone for the U.S. Army as it revealed the inaugural batch of M10 ...

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Common Dreams

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GOP Governors Show 'How Scared They Are' of Workers Organizing With UAW | Common Dreams

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businessinsider.com/conservatives-flocking-to-one-red-state-in-a-great-migration-2024-4

Apr 19

Conservatives are flocking to one red state in a "great migration": Conservatives are increasingly moving from blue states to Republican-stronghold South ...

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Apr 04

Florida’s 6-week abortion ban could displace thousands each month in a region where access is already severely limited

cnn.com/2024/04/04/health/florida-abortion-trends-6-week-limit/

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Apr 15

The income everyday Americans earn in every U.S. state—see how your salary measures up

cnbc.com/2024/04/14/median-annual-income-in-every-us-state.html

Quick Glance: Income Disparities in the US States - Where Does Your Salary Stand?

In 2023, the median annual wage for all U.S. workers was $48,060, showing varying incomes across states.

Massachusetts holds the top spot with a median wage of $60,690 for individual workers, while Mississippi ranks lowest at $37,500.

The Northeast and Western regions generally feature higher-earning populations compared to the South and select states in the Midwest.

Typically, local wages align with cost of living, leading to many high-earning states also being the most expensive to reside in.

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businessinsider.com/military-dog-handler-rates-military-dog-scenes-in-movies-2024-4

Apr 18

Military dog handler rates 8 military dog scenes in movies and TV: Terry Adams Jr., a former US Army working dog handler, rates eight military dog scenes in ...

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Apr 03

South Carolina Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley Might Be Violating Her Players’ Religious Freedom

thedailybeast.com/south-carolina-womens-basketball-coach-dawn-staley-might-be-violating-her-players-religious-freedom

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Apr 15

The future of DEI looms in state Senate. Has it already impacted SC colleges?: Students, faculty and staff from USC, Clemson and College of Charleston react to ...

postandcourier.com/education-lab/sc-college-students-dei-reactions-senate-state-house/article_6dfd4b14-f77a-11ee-949b-93a8e2740779.html

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Apr 18

Q&A with crime novelist, outspoken Trump opponent Don Winslow before Charleston stop

postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/qa-novelist-trump-opponent-don-winslow/article_ea21ad6e-fcc2-11ee-940c-67d3c1757310.html

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Apr 09

The State of the Army 2024: The cancellation of a scout helicopter might signal a new era of agility.

defenseone.com/threats/2024/04/state-army-2024/395450/

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Apr 19

Jewish student suspended from Columbia for 'skunk spray' attack sues for discrimination

haaretz.com/jewish/2024-04-18/ty-article/.premium/jewish-student-suspended-from-columbia-for-skunk-spray-attack-sues-for-discrimination/0000018e-ee1b-dbb3-a3bf-ffdffff10000

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Defence Blog Apr 09

US Marine Corps’ VMFA-542 achieves full operational capability with F-35B squadron

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Apr 04

Is women’s basketball frenzy a moment or a movement? Stay tuned: An entity once marginalized by fans and broadcast partners alike is drawing record number of ...

theathletic.com/5390045/2024/04/04/final-four-caitlin-clark-womens-basketball/

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Apr 05

Caitlin Clark’s presence pushes women’s Final Four ticket prices to nearly double the price for the men

oregonlive.com/collegebasketball/2024/04/caitlin-clarks-presence-pushes-womens-final-four-ticket-prices-to-nearly-double-the-price-for-the-men.html

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t3n.de Apr 14

Fall asleep in 2 minutes: our author has tried out the US Army tactic - with success

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Apr 05

Officials plan to partially reopen Baltimore port affected by bridge collapse by end of April

axios.com/2024/04/05/baltimore-port-reopen-plan-us-army-corps

Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse

Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.

The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.

Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.

Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.

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The Charlotte Observer

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Apr 11

On abortion, Lindsey Graham is reminded that loyalty with Trump goes one way | Opinion

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businessinsider.com/russias-army-15-percent-larger-when-attacked-ukraine-us-general-2024-4

Apr 11

Russia's army is 15% larger than when it attacked Ukraine: US general: "Russia is on track to command the largest military on the continent," US Army Gen ...

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Apr 09

Election worker turnover has reached historic highs ahead of the 2024 vote, new data shows

nbcnews.com/politics/elections/election-worker-turnover-historic-high-2024-vote-rcna145833

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Apr 01

U.S. Army awards BAE $754m for AMPV production: BAE Systems has received a $754 million contract to continue producing the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) ...

ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-army-awards-bae-754m-for-ampv-production/

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The Post and Courier

postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/graham-remains-unpopular-with-gop-base/article_c650acde-fb5d-11ee-9e22-1f368c8b4898.html

Apr 17

Hicks: Graham is sticking with the GOP base, but the Republicans may not stick with him

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Apr 13

Editorial: SC gives spots on our ballot to parties instead of candidates. That needs to change.

postandcourier.com/opinion/editorials/sc-parties-control-ballot-access/article_d12eec82-f825-11ee-a1bb-e7349dead18e.html

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NPR

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Apr 04

It's time to stop downsizing health care, the Pentagon says. This couple can't wait

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Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Apr 19

U.S. Supreme Court sides in Richmond veteran in GI benefits case: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Richmond man who wants to use his earned GI Bill ...

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Premium Times

premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/686183-students-reject-more-than-1000-fee-increment-by-nigerian-university.html

Apr 15

Students reject more than 1,000% fee increment by Nigerian university: The university recently increased the fees payable by fresh students by more than 1 ...

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Apr 04

2024 Elections to Use District Maps Challenged as Discriminatory: With control of the House of Representatives hanging in the balance, the time-consuming appeals ...

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Apr 06

North Charleston Navy yard building gets near-identical makeover 121 years later: Local developers are preserving a historic building on North Charleston's old ...

postandcourier.com/business/north-charleston-boat-navy-daniel-island-nexton-office/article_3f0e7134-f1d0-11ee-b9e9-8f9ba55bfd5f.html

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Apr 10

Coast Guard resumes search for missing man Jeffrey Kale after boat was found off NC coast

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/10/jeffrey-kale-missing-boater-north-carolina/73272829007/

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Apr 11

New whistleblower claims put Boeing's quality control under more scrutiny: The company has refuted Sam Salehpour's allegations.

abcnews.go.com/Business/new-whistleblower-claims-put-boeings-quality-control-scrutiny/story

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Apr 07

Bailey: Cogswell offers the homeless a hand, a bus ticket or a jail cell: Charleston Mayor William Cogswell outlined new steps to minimize the number of homeless ...

postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/charleston-sc-mayor-addressing-homelessness/article_e6916e4e-f111-11ee-a44a-730517834401.html

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Apr 06

Final Four live updates: Purdue faces underdog N.C. State in March Madness matchup

nbcnews.com/news/sports/live-blog/final-four-march-madness-live-updates-rcna145793

Quick Glance: Purdue Advances to NCAA Title Game by Beating N.C. State 63-50

Purdue defeated North Carolina State 63-50, advancing to the NCAA title game.

Zach Edey scored 20 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the battle of big men.

Purdue (34-4) moves on to face the winner of Alabama and defending champion UConn.

Edey and coach Matt Painter's team have overcome every challenge so far, despite facing some difficulties.

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Apr 08

The US Army will hold combat training in the Philippines to hone skills as maritime tensions rise

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Apr 03

Summerville gets 'rock-solid' addition to council in special election: Halter defeats Chellis for Summerville’s District 3 town council seat ...

postandcourier.com/news/halter-beats-chellis-summerville-special-election/article_af130a28-f1c4-11ee-8032-c3849a59a653.html

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Apr 06

Officials plan to partially reopen Baltimore port affected by bridge collapse by end of April

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Newsweek

newsweek.com/nato-survival-faces-real-questions-75th-anniversary-1885338

Apr 06

NATO's Survival Faces 'Real Questions' as It Turns 75: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization celebrated its 75th anniversary on Thursday.

Quick Glance: NATO Exposes Russian Spies in Brussels

In recent years, NATO has expelled suspected Russian spies from its headquarters in Brussels.

Secretary General Stoltenberg confirms the expulsions without providing specific numbers.

German politicians like Strack-Zimmermann and von Notz call for better security measures against espionage.

Kiesewetter describes the Russian intelligence system as offensive-aggressive and praises NATO's response.

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Apr 16

US Rep. Matt Gaetz to campaign in Greenville against GOP colleague William Timmons

postandcourier.com/politics/gaetz-campaign-adam-morgan-greenville/article_a3ff555a-fc15-11ee-ba3f-57617f00a54f.html

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The Post and Courier

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Whether Charleston Democrats will have a sheriff's primary in judge's hands.: A judge is under pressure to issue a quick ruling on whether Charleston County ...

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