Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, sparking controversy

The military bases honoring Confederate generals recently had their old names restored, but with a twist. Not everyone is happy.

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Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, with a twist

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Miuccia the Italian whippet named best in show at Crufts

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Man with a Palestinian flag climbed London’s Big Ben tower and refused to come down

Traffic around the Palace of Westminster in London came to a standstill for much of Saturday as emergency crews tried to reach a man who climbed the Big Ben tower holding a Palestinian flag.
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Big budget Saudi TV series stirs controversy in Middle East

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Man Utd to leave Old Trafford for new stadium

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Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran deliver 'A Streetcar Named Desire' for the ages

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Oil prices resume slide, ending lower as tariff fears spark stock-market tumble

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Manchester United to replace Old Trafford with new 100,000-seater stadium

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Thinking of rolling over your old 401(k) into an IRA? Here's how.

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Rams' Puka Nacua gives Davante Adams his No. 17, switches to No. 12 worn in college

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Lamine Yamal bamboozles Benfica as Barcelona advance in name of Carles Miñarro

Barcelona qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals in the name of Carles Miñarro, as a journey they began together continued in his absence.. On Tuesday morning a funeral was held for the ...
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Veterans cuts spark GOP backlash on Capitol Hill

"We don't need to be reading memos in the paper about 20 percent cut at the VA," Sen. Lindsey Graham said.
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President's church donation sparks Kenyan clashes

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Think before you ink: 20 tips for beautiful tattoos you’ll never regret – from the professionals

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14-year-old charged with murder of Newark police officer

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Troy plays in Sun Belt Tournament against the Old Dominion

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Heat C Bam Adebayo fined $50K for making inappropriate contact with official after controversial ending

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Heat's Bam Adebayo fined $50K for outburst toward official after controversial loss to Timberwolves

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Golden Knights Reportedly Named One Of The Four Teams Mikko Rantanen Was Willing To Sign An Extension With

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Video shows 9-year-old North Carolina boy save choking classmate with Heimlich

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Millie Bobby Brown unveiled her full real name. Hint: It sounds really, really similar

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