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Texas City, TX

War History Online

The Japanese battleship Kongō served in three conflicts before she was sunk in the Strait of Formosa by the USS Sealion (SS-315).

The 'Indestructible Diamond' Was The Only Japanese Battleship Sunk By A Submarine During World War II

Military Times

Savo Island was one of the worst defeats on Allied surface ships during WWII. Yet this scrappy, largely obsolete American submarine helped redeem the loss.

After a savage defeat in the Pacific, this American sub got redemption

New York State

Project Underworld was the US Navy's collaboration with New York's Mafia during WWII, to gleam information about German activity in the Atlantic Ocean.

Project Underworld: The US Navy's Unexpected World War II Mafia Alliance

The troop transport HMT Rohna was sunk by Luftwaffe aircraft in the Mediterranean in November 1943. For years, the US government hid details.

Why Did The US Government Try to Cover-Up the Largest Loss of American Life At Sea During World War II?

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Just like all zodiac signs have their sweet and toxic personality traits, certain signs have criminal tendencies. Some signs are known for their passion and unpredictable nature, while others are known for their intense emotions, aggression, and unforgiveness. Such traits could transform into criminality or influence individuals to commit one crime or the other.

3 Zodiac Signs With Criminal Tendencies

“We’ll start the war from right here!” Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. purportedly declared as his Higgins landing craft drifted about a mile from its target destination on Utah Beach the morning of June 6, 1944. At the age of 56, Roosevelt, the son of President Theodore Roosevelt,...

The officer who stormed Normandy with nothing but a cane and pistol

A group of Russian Navy ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, arrived in Cuba. Retired US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton joins CNN Newsroom to discuss the warships and their capabilities. 

What arrival of Russian warships in Cuba means, according to retired US Air Force colonel

Missouri State

The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was signed aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63). The reason for choosing the ship is simpler than some think.

The Real Reason the United States Made Japan Surrender Aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63)

The USS Grayback (SS-208) was missing for 75 years. The vessel's location and the fate of her 80-member crew remained a mystery until 2019.

A Tragic Discovery Was Made Aboard An American Submarine, 75 Years After Sinking

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

24/7 Wall St.

Earlier this month, the U.S. Army announced that it would be renaming its Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense system (M-SHORAD). The system will be renamed to SGT STOUT after the Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Mitchell Stout who served as an artilleryman. Sgt. Stout is the only air defense artillery soldier to earn the […]
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Every American Aircraft That Fought in the Vietnam War

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Did you know the Navy has a history full of surprising facts? From its humble beginnings to its role in major global events, the Navy has seen it all. The Navy's history is packed with stories of bravery, innovation, and even a few oddities. For instance, did you know that the Navy's first submarine was built in 1775? Or that the Navy SEALs were created in 1962? These are just a couple of the many fascinating tidbits you'll learn. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, these 19 amazing Navy history facts will give you a new appreciation for the men and women who serve on the high seas.

19 Amazing Navy History Facts

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets, famous for piloting the Enola Gay during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, gained prominence in the United States after World War II. Despite his widespread acclaim, Tibbets expressed his desire to have neither a funeral nor a gravestone upon his death. Paul Tibbets enlists with the...

Paul Tibbets Dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Was Given No Funeral or Gravestone

A Piece of Travel

On June 14, 1775, the U.S. Army was born. It's the oldest branch of the military and was founded to fight the Revolutionary War. Maybe you already knew that. We wouldn't be surprised if you did. Given how many Americans have served in the Army at one time or another, chances are good that you've met at least a few soldiers.

15 Things American Civilians Don't Know About the Army

Arkansas State

Branson, MO

CJ Coombs

Many believe the cryptid Ozark Howler is simply a folk monster like Momo. The Ozark Howler has been brought forward in oral traditions as a creature of the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark Mountains span parts of Missouri and Arkansas and have been home to this legendary creature that has captured the imagination of many. This elusive animal has been described as a large, black, and shaggy creature. Some say it looks like a very large cat. It's also been reported in numerous sightings, stories of which have been passed down through generations. Many wonder if the Ozark Howler is a real creature or simply a myth.

Missouri's Ozark Mountains: legend of the Ozark Howler and whether it's fact or fiction

Wyoming State

WyoFile

If you’ve been hiking or hunting in Wyoming, you’ve likely come across no trespassing signs. But sometimes what lies beyond those signs isn’t actually private property. Instead, it’s public land, which should be legally accessible to all.

Has Wyoming’s attempt to stop bogus ‘no trespassing’ signs made a difference?

Clint Eastwood was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War and survived a plane crash into shark-infested waters.

How Nazi 'gray wolves' terrorized the Texas Gulf Coast during World War II

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