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Israel bolsters defenses on Lebanon border, bracing for Hezbollah escalation

SHTULA, Israel One hundred fifteen miles from Gaza, Israel was racing to harden its border with Lebanon on Wednesday, preparing for a potential second front in its war against Islamist militants. In Shtula and other small towns in this hilly region, fears are rising that Hezbollah will join the fight.

Kenneth H. Dahlberg

Kenneth H. Dahlberg was born in Minnesota on June 30, 1917. Central figure of the Watergate scandal who was also a successful entrepreneur and WWII fighter ace. He was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing, but it was his check that linked the Watergate hotel break-ins to Richard Nixons campaign. He was a triple ace in

Marathoner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter said her period impacted her performance at the Olympics

When Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel touched down in Tokyo to run the Olympic marathon last week, she was prepared to run the race of her life. Months of training had put her in my best shape ever, she said.

Miles Lord: Minnesotas Maverick Judge

A portrait of Miles Lord, one of the most colorful and powerful judges in the country.MoreMore A compelling portrait of Miles Lord (19192016), who rose from humble beginnings on Minnesotas Iron Range to become one of the most colorful and powerful judges in the country, and his place in Minnesota and U.S. history. Based on

NFL goes gold, adding it to team logos, to celebrate Super Bowl 50

No one, but no one, goes for the gold better than the NFL. Now, as the calendar year that will be capped by the 50th anniversary of the Super Bowl begins, it has unveiled its plan to tinge its logos and outline every teams logo in the color, at least for part of the season.