The US Sun

DESIGNED to house the world’s most dangerous terrorists, GTMO – or Gitmo as it’s also known – is one of the strangest ­places on Earth. Indelibly etched on the mind as the camp where War on Terror detainees in orange jumpsuits were held, Guantanamo Bay also has a tat-filled souvenir shop. Last week, the infamous […]

I went inside Guantanamo Bay where world’s worst terrorists rot in hellhole cells… while tourists line up at McDonald’s

The Independent

 The Taliban celebrated the third anniversary of their return to power at a former U.S. air base in Afghanistan on Wednesday, but there was no mention of the country’s hardships or promises of hope for the struggling population.Under blue skies and blazing sunshine at Bagram — once the epicentre of America’s war to unseat the Taliban and hunt down the al-Qaida perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks — members of the Taliban cabinet lauded achievements like strengthening Islamic law and establishing a military system that provides “peace and security.”The speeches were aimed at an international audience, urging the diaspora to...

The Taliban are celebrating three years in power, but they’re not talking about Afghans

Glassblowing in Afghanistan’s western city of Herat is an ancient craft. CNN’s Lynda Kinkade reports, one artist is struggling to keep that tradition alive amid declining sales since the Taliban regained power.

Fragile but unbroken, glassblowers in Afghanistan refuse to quit

UPI News

President Joe Biden on Monday recognized the 13 U.S. service members who died from an attack by a suicide bomber at a Kabul Airport gate in the final days of American military presence in Afghanistan three years ago.

Three years after Kabul Airport attack Biden remembers 13 U.S. service members killed

Mediaite

Donald Trump excoriated his Democratic counterpart, Vice President Kamala Harris, over her role in the United States' military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The post Trump Blasts Harris Over Afghanistan Withdrawal on Anniversary of Deadly Bombing: ‘She Bragged She Was the Last Person in the Room’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Trump Blasts Harris Over Afghanistan Withdrawal on Anniversary of Deadly Bombing: ‘She Bragged She Was the Last Person in the Room’

A couple were married in Jersey Hospice’s garden hours before the husband died. David and Alison Bothwell had a ceremony on 15 August with family, friends and staff in attendance. Mrs Bothwell said it was "absolutely wonderful" and the "perfect ending for his life". She has praised hospice staff...

Couple marry at hospice hours before husband dies

Prior to embarking on their Hollywood careers – and even during them – a number of celebrities opt to serve in the US military. While this was most prominent in the Second World War, with the likes of Clark Gable and Henry Fonda enlisting following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it has occurred in subsequent conflicts. This includes the Vietnam War, which saw quite a few celebrities serve both overseas and in the United States.

These 14 Celebrities Dutifully Served Their Country During the Vietnam War

Over the course of three years of Taliban rule, visibility has become a highly dangerous thing, especially for women. But at least one woman refused to bow to the new norms. Hora Sadat was unconventional. She dared to be visible on social media — laughing with friends, singing, even interviewing the Taliban on the streets. These audacious acts made her famous, and gained her thousands of followers on YouTube.

Rumors swirled that a prominent female YouTuber was killed. Then the Taliban released a video accusing her friends.

On October 26, 1881, the most famous Wild West battle took place, and it only lasted 30 seconds. This is thanks to Doc Holliday, a dentist, deputy, and outlaw. His story has inspired many books, music, TV shows, and movies. But how many of these fictional Doc Holliday stories are true?

Hollywood Westerns Lied To Us – Here’s The Truth About Doc Holliday (The Photos Are Chilling)

RadarOnline

The so-called most trusted name in news isn’t all that trustworthy after all.CNN’s controversial report on a private security contractor’s work to rescue innocent women in Afghanistan — a broadcast which is now at the center of a billion-dollar defamation battle — resulted in more people being killed or beaten at the hands of the ruthless Taliban regime, a retired United States major general has sensationally claimed.James V. Young, Jr., a bronze star medal winner who led battalions in Iraq, unloaded on CNN to a Florida judge over the network’s November 2021 report on Zachary Young, a retired Navy veteran,...

CNN ‘Caused Women to be Killed or Beaten’ by Taliban Terrorists, Ex-US Major General Claims… as Billion-Dollar Jake Tapper Defamation Battle Takes Dramatic Twist

Explore the intriguing history and significance of 7 best abandoned military bases in America. From Fort Ord's Central Coast artifacts to Wurtsmith Air Force Base's Cold War legacy, each site offers a mix of historical preservation and urban exploration. Fort Totten's coastal defense past and Camp Hero's ghost tales make for enthralling visits. Witness Fort Stevens' roles in coastal protection and Loring AFB's strategic importance. Fort Hancock in New Jersey awaits discovery with its decommissioned structures and nature encounters. Uncover these unique military remnants and their potential for growth.

7 Best Abandoned Military Bases in America

South Carolina State

Sumter, SC

A lieutenant colonel assigned to U.S. Army Central Command died while exercising Sunday in Sumter, South Carolina, officials announced Tuesday. The Army identified the soldier as Lt. Col. Roderick Vinson, 55, of Charlotte, North Carolina. “He left an enormously positive impact on every person with whom he interacted, and we...

Decorated Army officer dies while exercising in South Carolina

War History Online

Lt. Thomas "Pete" Ray took part in the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion. It took decades for the CIA to acknowledge his death during the mission.

Castro Kept The Frozen Body of An American Pilot As Evidence After The Bay of Pigs Invasion

You've heard of the Navy SEALs and the Green Berets, but what about MACV-SOG? Learn about the work these special operators did in Vietnam.

The Elite American Unit That Secretly Changed the Vietnam War

There is an increased police presence in the area while officers investigate.

Man 'performs inappropriate act' in front of children

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It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

When the Germans invaded Czechoslovakia, the last person they expected to encounter was Josef Mencik, the 'Last Knight.'

The Last Knight of Europe's Lone Stand Against the Germans in World War II

Two men are arrested after the 54-year-old was found with injuries early on Sunday.

Murder arrests after man's body found in park

As record numbers of young Africans risk their lives trying to reach the Canary Islands, Spain’s prime minister begins crisis talks with Senegal, Mauritania and The Gambia to tackle migration. But this will come as little comfort to Amina. “I found out that my son had died on social...

‘I found out that my son had died on social media’

Warning, this article contains distressing details. Two kittens have died after their necks were broken and their skulls damaged, an animal welfare charity has said. The RSPCA said the animals were found dead with injuries “consistent with being thrown against a wall” in Seven Stars Road in Leyland, Lancashire on Tuesday morning.

Appeal over death of kittens found in street

NewsBreak

‘That little devil is filming’: Director’s time with the Taliban

In August 2021, the world watched desperate scenes of multitudes fleeing Afghanistan as the Taliban swept into the capital, Kabul. Having regrouped in the decades after...

‘That little devil is filming’: Director’s time with the Taliban

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