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Troops Make the Most of Life Overseas

NEW YORK – The long months away from home can make life on a military base lonely and monotonous. But a growing number of bases are organizing recreation programs to help combat the boredom. In addition to services like fitness centers and swimming pools, there are a host of other …

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California bullet train fare estimate a bargain, report says

A newspaper analysis has found that the most recent estimate of the cost to ride California’s bullet train from Los Angeles to San Francisco is a bargain at an average of $86. At roughly 20 cents a mile, it would be one of the world’s cheapest high-speed rail trips, the …

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Michigan parents of 13 sons, no daughters, pick name for new baby after challenging decision

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The 13th son of a Michigan couple now has a name. Forty-year-old Jay Schwandt told The Associated Press in a text message that the couple decided Friday morning to name their newborn Francisco Matthew Schwandt. The father said earlier it was a challenge for him and …

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