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Korean War vet skydives to celebrate 95th birthday: 'I can do that'

A Korean War veteran who has racked some impressive accomplishments over the years says he wants to do a something a little more down-to-earth for his 95th birthday. Former U.S. Marine Ivan Smith told Austin’s FOX 7 he has gone scuba diving, built a two-man Scorpion helicopter, and a two-man submarine. Former U.S. Marine Ivan Smith interviewed by FOX 7.  …

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Retired South Carolina Army vet whose geologist son vanished without a trace running for Congress

David Robinson upended his life after terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, selling his trucking business to join the Army, where he served two tours in Afghanistan before suffering injuries in an IED blast. “I joined the military when duty called to fight for our country, defend our democracy, defend our way of life,” he told Fox News Digital. …

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Sitting federal judge hits Justice Alito for eroding 'trust,' taking 'sides' after flag controversy

Judge Michael Ponsor, a sitting federal judge appointed by Bill Clinton, weighed in on the upside-down flag flying at Justice Samuel Alito’s home in an op-ed for The New York Times on Friday, and said it was unethical. “Regardless of its legality, displaying the flag in that way, at that time, shouldn’t have happened. To put it bluntly, any judge …

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Residents in Texas, Oklahoma seek shelter as tornado damages homes, overturns trucks

A tornado touched down and crossed a Texas interstate, causing damage to homes and overturning vehicles as severe storms moved through Texas and Oklahoma on Saturday night. Forecasters issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Texas and Oklahoma, as some heat records were broken in South Texas and residents received warnings of triple-digit temperatures over the holiday weekend. …

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California man arrested after randomly punching elderly victims, stopping to pose for photo: police

A California man who randomly punched two elderly victims in separate incidents and posed for a casual photo after one of the attacks was arrested on Saturday, authorities said. Nicholas Hostetler, 25, was identified in connection to the two attacks on elderly men in Campbell this month, the Campbell Police Department said. In the first incident on May 4, Hostetler …

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Aid starts entering Gaza through land after US ‘floating pier’ damaged by weather

Aid began flowing into the Gaza Strip from southern Israel on Sunday, after a U.S.-made “floating pier” on the Mediterranean Sea was damaged by weather. The new aid deployment is flowing through southern Israel due to disagreements with Egypt. The IDF has taken over the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing, which has typically been used for transporting aid throughout …

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US beaches and pools could be less safe this Memorial Day

A shortage of lifeguards is prompting some municipalities to close or reduce operating hours for beaches and swimming pools as the weather heats up and people look for outdoor aquatic activities to cool down. In recent years, shortages of qualified personnel to oversee much of America’s shores have resulted in limited operation hours over safety concerns. In New York City, …

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Pennsylvania man returns home after detainment in Turks and Caicos for ammo in his luggage

A Pennsylvania man arrived at the Pittsburgh airport Friday night after he was released from custody on the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), where he had been detained for having ammunition in his luggage. Bryan Hagerich — a 39-year-old husband, father of two and former professional baseball player — is one of five Americans arrested and detained on the islands …

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Georgia couple sentenced to prison for abusing 8-week-old son

A Georgia couple were sentenced to a year and a half in prison following their conviction for repeatedly abusing their 8-week-old son. A Pike County jury found Tarilyn Allie Lester Alexander and Joseph Tyler Alexanderguilty of eight counts of aggravated battery and four counts of first-degree cruelty to children earlier this month, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. In the seven …

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Massachusetts AMC theater stabbing suspect knifed multiple girls before taking rampage to next town: police

Two “unprovoked” stabbings were reported in separate Massachusetts towns on Saturday, and police arrested a suspect they say was involved in both. Braintree Police Department Chief Timothy Cohoon told Fox News Digital the first incident was reported at an AMC theater in Braintree at around 6 p.m. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, reportedly approached four young girls …

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