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Kenneth Harris Plummer Sr.
Kenneth Harris Plummer Sr. passed into the loving arms of God on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Born Oct. 11, 1923, in Waverly, Va., Ken was the son of Edward DeWees Plummer and Jessie Harris Plummer. He is survived by his wife, June Orndorf Plummer, and...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), U.S. Navy, Barnesville, Colleges and Universities
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Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak to quit politics
JERUSALEM - Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, one of the nation’s most influential and divisive leaders, said Monday he would not run for a Knesset seat in the upcoming election, ending a political and military career that spanned more than three...
Tags: Parties and Movements, Knesset, Israel Defense Forces, Tzipi Livni, Iran
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2012 in Review: Columnist Tim Rowland looks back
The year 2012 begins in splendid fashion in Washington County, as thousands of people line up to sign a petition that would make this our Best Year Ever. The only caveat is that this proposition would have to be approved by Maryland voters, although...
Tags: Satellite and Cable Service, Television, Nursing, Tourism and Leisure Industry, Hurricane Sandy (2012)
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Egyptian protesters, police continue to clash near U.S. Embassy
World NowAs Egypt’s security forces fired tear gas to disperse rock-throwing crowds near the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, President Mohamed Morsi condemned attacks on American missions in his country and Libya.... -
Ryan says Obama misleading on Libya questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan slammed President Barack Obama on Friday for describing the deadly attack in Libya as "not optimal" and said the White House is misleading the country in the face of mounting questions...
Tags: Benghazi, Radio Industry, Mitt Romney, The Daily Show (tv program), Comedy Central (tv network)
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Egypt's president reasserts his country's sovereignty in world affairs
William PfaffPARIS -- The interview given The New York Times by the new president of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, on the eve of his trip to New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting, was notable for its moderation, but more than that, for its calm and...Tags: United Nations General Assembly, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Hosni Mubarak, Milan (Italy), George W. Bush
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Intense storms drench Tri-State area, knock out power
davem@herald-mail.comAn intense line of thunderstorms moved through eastern Washington County and into Frederick County on Tuesday morning, and at one point about 1,200 people were without power in and around Smithsburg, according to weather and power utility officials....Tags: Frederick County (Maryland), Motorvehicle Accidents, Weather Warnings, Natural Disasters, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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THE RACE: Obama and Romney taking summer breaks
EDITOR’S NOTE — With 127 days left until Election Day, here are insights into today’s highlights in U.S. politics For the past few days, President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney have been mostly out of sight if not...
Tags: White House, Ronald Reagan, Mitt Romney, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton
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The darling becomes the pariah
Arianna HuffingtonThere's a new scarlet letter in town. Actually, it's the same letter -- "A" -- but it stands for a different word that's increasingly regarded as shameful: Austerity. The darling idea of 2010 and 2011 has become the pariah concept of 2012. Once a...Tags: G8, Parties and Movements, Arianna Huffington, Berlin (Germany), Mitt Romney
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Word power
Earlier this year, when Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a 100-book required reading list for his compatriots, it provoked anxiety, rekindling memories of Soviet-era censorship. The furor underscored an important point: that literature plays a...
Tags: John Steinbeck, Lorraine Hansberry, Franz Kafka, Arthur Miller, Martin Amis
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A journey through Civil War sites
Special to the Los Angeles TimesAlthough the Civil War was waged across the country — from Arizona to Maine — some of the heaviest and most decisive fighting took place in the beautiful rolling countryside of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The Piedmont, as it's called,...Tags: Monuments and Heritage Sites, Washington, DC, Manassas (Manassas, Virginia), Wars and Interventions, Charlottesville (Charlottesville, Virginia)
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Michelle Obama to host NATO spouses at 2 Chicago events
WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama will give the spouses of NATO leaders a taste of her native South Side on May 20 before a private dinner for them at the Art Institute of Chicago, her aides said Monday. She's inviting the group to tour the...
Tags: G8, White House, Obesity, Washington, DC, Michelle Obama
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May 30, 2012
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