RobertReid
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Longtime foreign correspondent for AP, retired Editor-In-Chief of Stars and Stripes news organization.
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A former Marine convicted of the 1979 murder of a 6-year-old girl who was abducted from her bedroom was put to death Thursday evening in a record 16th execution in Florida this year.
Court records show Bryan Frederick Jennings was on leave from the Marine Corps when he killed Rebecca Kunash.
Court records show Bryan Frederick Jennings was on leave from the Marine Corps when he killed Rebecca Kunash.
Former Marine executed in Florida for 1979 killing of 6-year-old girl abducted from her bedroom
www.stripes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 AM
A former Marine convicted of the 1979 murder of a 6-year-old girl who was abducted from her bedroom was put to death Thursday evening in a record 16th execution in Florida this year.
Court records show Bryan Frederick Jennings was on leave from the Marine Corps when he killed Rebecca Kunash.
Court records show Bryan Frederick Jennings was on leave from the Marine Corps when he killed Rebecca Kunash.
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About half of what it was going to cost to fully fund SNAP in November during the shutdown.
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
About half of what it was going to cost to fully fund SNAP in November during the shutdown.
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Former Philippine defense chief Juan Ponce Enrile, who oversaw the martial-law era for dictator Ferdinand Marcos and later helped oust him in the 1986 “people power” uprising, has died.
Juan Ponce Enrile, architect of Philippine martial law era who helped oust Marcos, dies at 101
Former Philippine defense chief Juan Ponce Enrile, who oversaw the martial-law era for dictator Ferdinand Marcos then helped oust him in the 1986 “people power” uprising, has died.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Former Philippine defense chief Juan Ponce Enrile, who oversaw the martial-law era for dictator Ferdinand Marcos and later helped oust him in the 1986 “people power” uprising, has died.
Colorful Philippine politician Juan Ponce Enrile dies at 101 apnews.com/article/phil...
Juan Ponce Enrile, architect of Philippine martial law era who helped oust Marcos, dies at 101
Former Philippine defense chief Juan Ponce Enrile, who oversaw the martial-law era for dictator Ferdinand Marcos then helped oust him in the 1986 “people power” uprising, has died.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Colorful Philippine politician Juan Ponce Enrile dies at 101 apnews.com/article/phil...
If Verizon is concerned about customer loss try improving CUSTOMER SERVICE first. Dealing with Verizon is a nightmare apple.news/Afv-uC9S2QC6...
Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs — The Wall Street Journal
Telecommunications company is looking to reduce costs as it works to stem customer losses
apple.news
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
If Verizon is concerned about customer loss try improving CUSTOMER SERVICE first. Dealing with Verizon is a nightmare apple.news/Afv-uC9S2QC6...
During the shutdown President Trump visited six countries, spoke at a million-dollar-per-plate dinner and undertook a massive construction project at the White House. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
How Trump spent his time during the shutdown
During the shutdown, the president visited six countries, spoke at a million-dollar-a-plate dinner and undertook a massive construction project at the White House.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
During the shutdown President Trump visited six countries, spoke at a million-dollar-per-plate dinner and undertook a massive construction project at the White House. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
No Gaza deployment for US troops, CENTCOM says in wake of base construction reports
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Source - Stars and Stripes
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No Gaza deployment for US troops, CENTCOM says in wake of base construction reports
A CENTCOM spokesman said reports of the establishment of a U.S. military a base near Gaza are inaccurate.
www.stripes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
No Gaza deployment for US troops, CENTCOM says in wake of base construction reports
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Source - Stars and Stripes
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Source - Stars and Stripes
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Statement Objecting to U.S. Immigration Tactics www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u... via @NYTimes
Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Statement Objecting to U.S. Immigration Tactics
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Catholic Bishops Issue Rare Statement Objecting to U.S. Immigration Tactics www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u... via @NYTimes
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A 21-rifle salute and the sound of sirens marked the start of this year’s Turn Toward Busan ceremony, which honors United Nations soldiers from 14 nations who fought and died in the 1950-53 Korean War.
South Korea honors UN war dead at annual Turn Toward Busan ceremony
The annual Turn Toward Busan ceremony honors United Nations soldiers from 14 nations who fought and died in the 1950-53 Korean War.
www.stripes.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
A 21-rifle salute and the sound of sirens marked the start of this year’s Turn Toward Busan ceremony, which honors United Nations soldiers from 14 nations who fought and died in the 1950-53 Korean War.
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Breaking News: Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, said he would run for a congressional seat in New York City.
Jack Schlossberg, Kennedy Heir, to Seek Nadler’s N.Y. Congressional Seat
Mr. Schlossberg, the son of Caroline Kennedy, said the Democratic Party needed someone who could stand up to President Trump and his allies.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Breaking News: Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, said he would run for a congressional seat in New York City.
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Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mount Airy, NC 📷 Mr K
Mount Airy, NC 📷 Mr K
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Mount Airy, NC 📷 Mr K
Mount Airy, NC 📷 Mr K
I hated those people movers at Dulles. What a terrible idea! dailyvoice.com/virginia/ale...
Eighteen Hurt At Dulles International Airport After Mobile Lounge Crash: Reports (DEVELOPING)
More than a dozen people were reportedly injured at Dulles International Airport on Monday afternoon after a
dailyvoice.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I hated those people movers at Dulles. What a terrible idea! dailyvoice.com/virginia/ale...
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Oscar-nominated actor Sally Kirkland, known for "Anna" and "The Sting," has died at age 84.
Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84
Sally Kirkland, a former model turned actress, has died at age 84. Known for her roles in "The Sting" and the Oscar-nominated "Anna," Kirkland passed away on Tuesday.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Oscar-nominated actor Sally Kirkland, known for "Anna" and "The Sting," has died at age 84.
Chuck Schumer Is a Convenient Punching Bag. There Was No Happy Outcome for the Shutdown. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
Opinion | Chuck Schumer Is a Convenient Punching Bag. There Was No Happy Outcome for the Shutdown.
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Chuck Schumer Is a Convenient Punching Bag. There Was No Happy Outcome for the Shutdown. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
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And read our review of the film here:
Veterans, including Morgan Freeman, make up 90% of the cast of new film ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ set for theatrical release
“My Dead Friend Zoe,” a comedy-drama film that is coming to theaters and was produced by Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, is unique in having not only a Army veteran director but a cast that is 9...
www.stripes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
And read our review of the film here:
Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses
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Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action over the way a speech he made was edited in a documentary aired by the British broadcaster.
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses
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apnews.com/article/brit...
'Kavanaugh stops': cómo una decisión de la Corte Suprema dio luz verde al perfil racial en operativos de ICE www.univision.com/noticias/inm...
'Kavanaugh stops': cómo una decisión de la Corte Suprema dio luz verde al perfil racial en operativos de ICE
Una opinión del juez conservador Brett Kavanaugh ha dado paso a la frase 'Kavanaugh stops', al aceptar que agentes federales detengan a alguien si tienen "una sospecha razonable" de que se encuentra e...
www.univision.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
'Kavanaugh stops': cómo una decisión de la Corte Suprema dio luz verde al perfil racial en operativos de ICE www.univision.com/noticias/inm...
UK sends military experts and equipment to Belgium after drone sightings near airports | Stars and Stripes www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
UK sends military experts and equipment to Belgium after drone sightings near airports
www.stripes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
UK sends military experts and equipment to Belgium after drone sightings near airports | Stars and Stripes www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
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UPDATE | Britain is sending anti-drone equipment and personnel to Belgium after a spate of sightings near airports and military bases.
UK sends military experts and equipment to Belgium after drone sightings near airports
www.stripes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
UPDATE | Britain is sending anti-drone equipment and personnel to Belgium after a spate of sightings near airports and military bases.
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President Trump suggested that he may offer the Hungarian prime minister an exemption from U.S. sanctions against Russian energy companies despite a U.S. push against the Kremlin.
Trump flirts with exempting Hungary’s Orban from Russia oil sanctions
Hungary has remained a defiant outlier as much of Europe has stopped purchasing Russian oil since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
President Trump suggested that he may offer the Hungarian prime minister an exemption from U.S. sanctions against Russian energy companies despite a U.S. push against the Kremlin.
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UK embassy worker in Tel Aviv owns property in settlement built by movement sanctioned by Britain
Government described Amana organisation as ‘funding Israeli settlers involved in perpetrating acts of violence against Palestinian communities’
www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
Government described Amana organisation as ‘funding Israeli settlers involved in perpetrating acts of violence against Palestinian communities’
www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
Revealed: UK embassy worker in Tel Aviv owns property in settlement built by movement sanctioned by Britain | The National
Government described Amana organisation as ‘funding Israeli settlers involved in perpetrating acts of violence against Palestinian communities’
www.thenationalnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:44 AM
UK embassy worker in Tel Aviv owns property in settlement built by movement sanctioned by Britain
Government described Amana organisation as ‘funding Israeli settlers involved in perpetrating acts of violence against Palestinian communities’
www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
Government described Amana organisation as ‘funding Israeli settlers involved in perpetrating acts of violence against Palestinian communities’
www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
If young people are alarmed at the lack of jobs society and the Trump Administration need a rethink of its AI policy unherd.com/2025/11/why-...
Why Nikki Haley’s son went radical
unherd.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
If young people are alarmed at the lack of jobs society and the Trump Administration need a rethink of its AI policy unherd.com/2025/11/why-...
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Food prices are up. SNAP is being held hostage. Millions of government workers are going on 6 weeks without pay. Unemployment has been rising and as of August more than 7 million Americans were unemployed. And the minimum wage hasn’t increased since 2009, when a dollar was worth >50% more than today
November 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Food prices are up. SNAP is being held hostage. Millions of government workers are going on 6 weeks without pay. Unemployment has been rising and as of August more than 7 million Americans were unemployed. And the minimum wage hasn’t increased since 2009, when a dollar was worth >50% more than today
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This is what an Israeli reserve soldier looks like after settlers beat him today in Burin.
If this is what the settlers are doing to a reserve soldier, just imagine what they are doing to the Palestinians
Photo: @haaretzcom.bsky.social
If this is what the settlers are doing to a reserve soldier, just imagine what they are doing to the Palestinians
Photo: @haaretzcom.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This is what an Israeli reserve soldier looks like after settlers beat him today in Burin.
If this is what the settlers are doing to a reserve soldier, just imagine what they are doing to the Palestinians
Photo: @haaretzcom.bsky.social
If this is what the settlers are doing to a reserve soldier, just imagine what they are doing to the Palestinians
Photo: @haaretzcom.bsky.social