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Army head says National Guard may be allowed to carry guns in DC

“We’ll be looking at the intelligence, and make a determination over the next day or so,” Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

2 years ago

In this June 1, 2020, file photo, District of Columbia National Guard, and U.S. Park Police, advance through the white roses in front of the AFL-CIO headquarters, with St. John's Church behind them, as they move demonstrators back after they gathered to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House in Washington.

Specter of election chaos raises questions on military role

What would it take for the U.S. military to become involved in an election?

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 years ago

‘I’m Mexican!’ — Marines ‘bewildered’ after being called ‘Nazis,’ beat up by alleged antifa mob

About a dozen people attacked the two Marines, punching and kicking them, spraying them with mace and calling them "white supremacists."

4 years ago

NFL players union files grievance over anthem policy

The NFL Players Association filed a grievance with the league on Tuesday challenging its national anthem policy.

5 years ago

Air Force vet who set himself on fire to protest the VA dies of wounds

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced this week that 58-year-old John Michael Watts died Monday.

5 years ago

Legendary NFL champion, Vietnam combat vet throws hat into anthem kneeling ring

A four-time Super Bowl champion and Vietnam vet who lost part of his right foot after suffering a combat injury is the latest — and perhaps most qualified — figure to chime in.

6 years ago

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