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Czechs expel more Russians, escalating spat over 2014 blast

PRAGUE (AP) – The Czech Republic on Thursday ordered more Russian diplomats to leave the country, further escalating a fierce tug-of-war between the two nations over the alleged involvement of Russian spies in a massive ammunition depot explosion in 2014. Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhanek said Russia won’t be allowed to have more diplomats in Prague …

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Caregivers rejected for VA financial aid could get new appeal chances

Caregivers of seriously wounded veterans who were previously denied benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs may get a new chance to appeal that decision under a court ruling issued this week. The move has the potential to award tens of thousands of dollars to some families that have struggled to act as full-time caregivers …

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Navy Pulls Way Ahead of the Other Military Services in Race to 100% Vaccination

More than one-third of the U.S. military’s 2.1 million active-duty, National Guard and Reserve members have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, Defense Department officials announced Wednesday. New data released Wednesday by the Defense Department shows that 22% of the military force is now fully vaccinated. And by service the Navy has …

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Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations

My mom used to tell me that living organ donors automatically get a first-class ticket to heaven, but what happens when you donate two of your organs? That’s a question somebody’s going to have to answer for Stephanie Kroot, a police officer-turned-sailor-turned nurse who is currently recovering from donating part of her liver to a …

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Russia orders troops back after massive drills in Crimea

MOSCOW (AP) – Russia‘s defense minister on Thursday ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills in Crimea that involved dozens of navy ships, hundreds of warplanes and thousands of troops in a show of force amid tensions with Ukraine. After watching the drills, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu declared the maneuvers over and …

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