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The Army is investigating possible sexual misconduct or sexual assault at the Space and Missile Defense Command at Fort Greely, Alaska, military and defense officials say.
In a speech to the graduating class of 2013 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., President Barack Obama challenged the 1,047 graduates to “live with integrity” and help restore trust in a military that has been stained by recent charges of sexual assault.
Maria Wells said she never intended to be a landlord. She sells real estate; she doesn't invest in it.
PBT: The Pacers defeated the Heat 97-93 in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1, which now shifts to Indiana.
Country music star and "The Voice" judge Blake Shelton is spearheading "Healing in the Heartland" to aid those affected by the tornadoes that devastated his home state.
Where did all those early childhood memories go? They probably got cut off by fast-growing brain cells, scientists say.
Hordes of winged cicadas are coming out and turning up the music for their biggest party in 17 years, stretching from North Carolina through Virginia to New York — but experts aren't yet sure just how big the party will get.
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