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Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Iron Lady, dies at 87
Associated PressLove her or loathe her, one thing’s beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. The Iron Lady, who ruled for 11 remarkable years, imposed her will on a fractious, rundown nation — breaking the unions, triumphing in a far-off war,...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics, Argentina, National Government
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Remains of England's Richard III found beneath parking lot
Associated PressHe was king of England, but for centuries he lay without shroud or coffin in an unknown grave, and his name became a byword for villainy. But on Monday, scientists announced they had rescued the remains of Richard III from anonymity — and the...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Chemical Industry, Arts and Culture, Biotechnology Industry, United Kingdom
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2012: A year of remembering the past, and celebrating individual, group achievements
Big Slackwater Oct. 13 — Images of the old Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, which had faded with time, were resurrected in 2012. The 2.7-mile section of the towpath known as Big Slackwater was closed after flooding in 1996 and it deteriorated into a...
Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Transportation Accidents, Prisons, U.S. Army
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Mail Call - July 16
“I would like to thank all those who assisted in one way or another during the first Alsatia Club poker run, held on June 30, 2012, in honor of Jeff Stine. Over $400 was raised for the Humane Society of Washington County. Thanks, once again, to...Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Health Insurance Cost, Elizabeth II, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Mail Call - July 23
“I was very happy to read in Tuesday, July 17’s paper, from Washington County lady, recently completed her first year at the senior center, and how enthusiastic she was about it. And it sounds like she has every right to be, with everything...Tags: John McCain, White House, Taj Mahal, Charles, Prince of Wales, Republican Party
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Elizabeth's reign: 60 years of milestones
Her 60-year reign began amid gloomy post-World War II austerity, but Queen Elizabeth II has seen social and technological changes transform the world from her seat on Britain's throne. From a man setting foot on the Moon to the fall of Communism, the...
Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Anglicanism, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Religion and Belief, Politics
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Crowds cheer Elizabeth II as Diamond Jubilee comes to close
Associated PressPealing church bells, artillery salutes and crowds cheering "God save the queen!" greeted Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, the last of four days of Diamond Jubilee celebrations honoring her 60 years on the throne. Poignantly, the queen was without Prince...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Anglicanism, Religion and Belief, Politics, Human Interest
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Mail Call - June 22
“I’m calling in about the senior citizens building being built at HCC. I am really confused over that. I thought that a lot of people didn’t want it out there, but I guess I’m wrong, according to William K. Beard Jr., in today&...Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Local Elections, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Nursing
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