Enslaved people took refuge at pioneering hotel on NC Outer Banks. But perils awaited
A major flash point came when Union soldiers entered Hotel De Afrique and “attacked the defenseless occupants with knives and ...
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WWII vets return to the Philippines eight decades after Manila liberation
Two American veterans of World War II who fought to free the Philippines in 1945 are headed back to help mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Manila.
‘Presidents at War’ Review: In the Crucible of Combat
Among the millions of World War II veterans were seven future U.S. presidents. Some only narrowly survived the experience.
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WWII all-Black women’s unit focus of Feb. 20 program
The legacy of the all-Black World War II Women’s Army Corps unit, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, will be highlighted during a Feb. 20 New Hanover County Black History Month recognition ...
MSC 2025: Germany's Pistorius derides Vance's remarks
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius criticized US Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference.
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Russia-Ukraine War
A bitter and bloody war in Ukraine has devastated the country, further isolated Russia from the West and fueled economic insecurity around the world ... troops and American help with air cover ...
Lebanon marks 20th anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination amid political shifts
Thousands of supporters gathered in downtown Beirut Friday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of former Lebanese Prime ...