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Army Sentinel Reprimands Hegseth Group at Tomb — 2dAn Army sentinel at Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s group after members laughed and chatted while taking photos near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following a Veterans Day ceremony. The guard reminded them to maintain silence and respect at the memorial, where the Old Guard has stood watch around the clock since 1948; President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance also attended the ceremony.

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Tom Gallagher The sentinel did the right thing enforcing silence at the Tomb no matter who was there.

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Swept-Away WomanWorld — 3dThe Coast Guard has suspended its search for 24-year-old Senah Park, who was swept out to sea after rising tides trapped her group near a rock arch at Panther Beach in Santa Cruz County. Multiple agencies searched a roughly 95-square-mile area but found no sign of her; authorities warn that tides and strong surf can quickly make the coastal passages dangerous.

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New America First Group Launches to Replace Aging GOP Lawmakers — 4dA new Republican group plans to recruit America First candidates who resonate with young voters to replace old-guard GOP lawmakers, the group's leaders told the Daily Caller News Foundation Monday.

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Man arrested over alleged finger-gun gesture at DC troopsPolitics — Nov 4, 2026A 28-year-old man, William Clark, was arrested near the White House after National Guard members said he pointed a finger gun at them; he faces misdemeanor charges and pleaded not guilty. The incident comes amid controversy over the Guard’s ongoing deployment in Washington, D.C.

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Derek Foss Pointing a finger gun at armed troops in DC right now was a dumb move that could easily get blown out of proportion.

Coast Guard Rescues Sailor, Dog 460 Miles OffshoreWorld — Oct 30, 2026An 86-year-old sailor and his dog were rescued after going missing for more than two months during a voyage from Oregon to American Samoa. A distress beacon led Coast Guard crews and a commercial ship to the damaged sailboat nearly 500 miles off San Diego; the sailor was weak but had no major injuries.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Max Strus Expected to Make Clippers Season Debut — Nov 2, 2026Max Strus is set to make his Clippers debut Monday against Toronto after recovering from a partially torn plantar fascia and completing a brief G League stint. The 30-year-old guard was acquired from Cleveland in an August trade.

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Security Guard Shoots Man Outside Nashville Greyhound StationWorld — Oct 26, 2026A 22-year-old man was shot in the hip and leg by security guard Douglas West outside Nashville’s Greyhound station after allegedly throwing hot coffee at West, beating him and threatening to kill him; police say West fired after the man moved toward him again. The injured man was charged with aggravated assault, while questions about whether the shooting was necessary were raised, though a defense attorney said the reported circumstances appeared to justify the use of force.

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Six migrants die in Lesvos boat-Coast Guard collision — Oct 19, 2026Six migrants, including an infant, died and eight others were rescued after a speedboat carrying people from Turkey collided with a Greek Coast Guard vessel and capsized off Lesvos. A 37-year-old Turkish survivor was arrested on suspicion of operating the boat and smuggling migrants; authorities are investigating the collision.

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Charlotte trucker dies after semi leaves Indiana interstate and crashes into treesAuto — 2dA 60-year-old North Carolina truck driver, Anthony Bull, died after his loaded semi-truck left northbound I-65 near Columbus, Indiana, struck a guardrail and crashed into trees. No other vehicles were involved, and investigators say a medical episode may have contributed to the crash.

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Blazers and Scoot Henderson Miss Extension Deadline — Oct 19, 2026The Trail Blazers and Scoot Henderson did not agree to a rookie-scale extension, making the 22-year-old guard a restricted free agent next summer. Injuries and inconsistent play, along with Portland’s crowded backcourt featuring Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, appear to have complicated negotiations; the team can still match other offers.

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Elena Vasquez Scoot's injuries and the logjam at guard probably made any extension too risky for Portland right now.

Florida Teen Pleads No Contest in Sickle KillingWorld — Nov 2, 2026In separate murder cases, a Chattanooga teen pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Kadarrius Coleman’s 2024 killing, while Kevin Guardado Medina pleaded guilty to killing 17-year-old Christine McGowan and received a 50-year prison sentence. In Florida, Alexander Hernandez pleaded no contest to charges including first-degree murder in the sickle attack that killed 15-year-old Connor Gill; his sentencing hearing is set for February 2027.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

ICE Takes Haitian Boy Into Custody After San Diego Immigration Check-InWorld — Nov 7, 2026An 8-year-old Haitian boy was taken into ICE custody after attending a scheduled immigration appointment in San Diego with the uncle who had cared for him since his father’s deportation. Federal officials said the uncle could not establish legal guardianship and placed the child in federal care; school officials and community advocates condemned the separation and raised concerns about the boy’s whereabouts and well-being.

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Teen dies after motorcycle crash on Suitland Parkway near DCAuto — Oct 23, 2026Eighteen-year-old Francisco Benavides died after a motorcycle crash on Suitland Parkway in Southeast Washington. Police said he was thrown from the motorcycle after striking a guardrail; officers found the bike Saturday night and located Benavides the next day during a daylight search.

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K-9 Apprehends Driver After 100-MPH Chase Across New HampshireAuto — Oct 26, 2026A 42-year-old Hampton man, Andrew McInnes, was arrested after allegedly driving over 100 mph through several New Hampshire towns while fleeing police, then crashing into a guardrail and running from his car. A state police K-9 apprehended him; he faces felony reckless-conduct charges and multiple other offenses, including aggravated DWI.

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Marcus Bell The guy crashes then runs only to get taken down by a dog, serves him right for the DWI and felony charges.

Hyundai Hits Guardrails Then Struck on Maine Turnpike, Driver CriticalAuto — Oct 18, 2026A 24-year-old Vassalboro man was critically injured when his car lost control, struck guardrails and stopped in the southbound lanes of the Maine Turnpike in Falmouth, where two other vehicles hit it. All three drivers were taken to Maine Medical Center, and police are investigating.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

South Seattle Drive-By Kills Guard, Injures WomanWorld — Oct 11, 2026A drive-by shooting at a south Seattle nightclub killed a 36-year-old security guard and seriously injured a 27-year-old woman. Police say the shooter fled in a vehicle that was found engulfed in flames less than an hour later; no suspect has been arrested.

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Mexico Guard recruits tiny Chihuahua for rescue training — Sep 29, 2026Mexico’s National Guard has welcomed Comando, a 13-month-old Chihuahua and the smallest member of its roughly 350-dog force. He appears at public events and is training for search-and-rescue work, helping challenge assumptions about working dogs and give the Guard a more approachable image.

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Maya Lindstrom Seeing the Guard with a tiny dog like Comando might actually get more people to trust them instead of staying wary.

US Deports Former Nazi Guard Living in Tennessee: He Claimed He Was Only Following OrdersReporting — Feb 23, 2021A 95-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard who has been living in Tennessee was deported to his home country of Germany on Saturday. According to a Saturday news release from the Department of Justice, Friedrich…

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Security Guard Killed After San Francisco Baddies EventWorld — Oct 6, 2026A 47-year-old Warfield Theatre security guard, Ulysses Davis, was shot and killed early Saturday after a Baddies event in San Francisco; relatives say he was escorting a woman from the venue when she allegedly shot him. Police are investigating the circumstances, including whether the theater had proper permits.

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Inside The World’s Oldest Army: The Swiss Guard’s Centuries-Old Tradition Of Protecting The Pope‌ — Sep 14, 2024The Swiss Guard. Recruits must be unmarried Swiss citizens who are Catholic males between the ages of 19 and 30. They must also have completed basic training with the Swiss Armed Forces. CLEMENTE LISI. “> While the…

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National Guard Member, 20, Dies After Shot in DC — Nov 28, 2025West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom has died. The 20-year-old shot Wednesday in Washington, D.C., not far from the White House, per Fox News . President Donald Trump confirmed her death Thursday night…

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La Jolla Kayaker Search Suspended; Arkansas Search ContinuesWorld — Oct 13, 2026Coast Guard suspended its search Tuesday evening for 27-year-old Samantha Youngs after covering 484 square miles over more than 11 hours near La Jolla.

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Nicole Hardy Suspending operations after a few days makes sense with the currents there, but it still feels like giving up too quick on the kayaker.

Thermal Camera Catches Coast Guard Crewman Walking Up to Strange Object, Then in an Instant It All Becomes ClearOpinion — Jan 6, 2024A dog was rescued by a Coast Guard crew and reunited with his owners on New Year’s Day after falling off a cliff along the Oregon coast. Leo, a 3-year-old golden retriever, was on a walk with his owners on New Year’s…

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Autopsy Confirms Guard Shot 20-Year-Old in Back — Aug 27, 2026Autopsy findings across multiple reports indicate Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old in Memphis, was shot in the back during a pursuit by Tennessee National Guard members near AutoZone Park, contradicting initial police accounts that he faced the troopers. The disclosures, including family statements and official reviews, have spurred ongoing scrutiny and potential investigations as authorities determine whether the use of lethal force was justified.

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