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Update: Twelve killed at Fort Hood

November 6, 2009 Todd DeFeo

A gunman killed 12 people and injured 31 more early this afternoon at Fort Hood, Texas, the Army said.

Train vs. motorists or pedestrians – the train will win

September 23, 2009 Legacy Content

MARIETTA, Ga. – Now, a number of organizations – Operation Lifesaver, the U.S. Department of Transportation and major railroad companies – joined together to launch the Common Sense campaign. The initiative aims to reduce the number of pedestrians who are killed and injured when trespassing around tracks and trains. The campaign is targeted toward 18-34 year olds. “Young adults also may be distracted by cell phones, texting, or listening to MP3 players if they’re near

Tips for Fantastic Summer Road Trips

May 22, 2009 NewsUSA

The summer road trip is an American tradition. Each year, families across the country pack up their belongings and brave the roads to visit relatives, explore national parks and snap family photos at popular tourist destinations. Before departing on this year’s family road trip, make sure that your vehicle is in proper working order by following a few important maintenance tips.

Government: We’re Idiots

April 28, 2009 Legacy Content

NEW YORK — The government acknowledged it made a mistake after “an airliner and supersonic fighter jet zoomed past the lower Manhattan skyline,” as The Associated Press reported. The boneheaded decision sparked worries of a 9-11 repeat. “Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision,” said Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office. “While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities

Odd vs. even: What gives?

March 4, 2009 Todd DeFeo

It wasn’t until the 1920s – once the automobile revolution was in full swing – that officials decided to start using standard signs and the odd-even road designations for the nation’s 3 million miles of roads.

Happy New Year

January 1, 2009 Todd DeFeo

Over the past few days, I recapped my travel highlights of 2008.

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the 21st Amendment

November 17, 2008 Legacy Content

PRNewswire-USNewswire WASHINGTON — America’s beer distributors and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) encourage you to recognize the 75th anniversary of the 21st Amendment that repealed Prohibition in the United States on December 5, 1933. In addition to ending the federal ban on alcohol which began with the 18th Amendment in 1920, the 21st Amendment established today’s effective, state-based system of alcohol regulation that works to safely provide American consumers with unparalleled choice and variety.

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