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Plane crash, recovery missions and how in an instant, everything can change
A routine flight Wednesday night just a couple of miles from where we live turned to tragedy, and suddenly the familiar sound of planes overhead carries…
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Hollie McKay
Red Tape and Raw Resilience: Western North Carolina’s Long Road to Recovery from Hurricane Helene
It is heartbreaking to remember that those affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina months ago are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
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Why Banning the Afghan Cricket Team Won’t Advance Human Rights
The calls to ban Afghanistan’s cricket team from international competitions have gained considerable attention, fueled by the Taliban-led government’s…
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The Mounting Death Toll in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine approaches its third year, the human cost continues to escalate.
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Fueling the War: How Russia’s Military Machine Continues to Profit Amid Conflict
More than two and a half years after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s economy shows surprising resilience.
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Why Children Bear the Brunt of War and Suffer the Most
When war erupts, its destruction reaches beyond battlefields, leaving deep scars on the lives of those who never chose to fight.
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Where and Why ISIS is Coming Back
Amid all the uncertainty that has followed the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, one issue ranks highest for the U.S.
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The Los Angeles Fires and the Fragility of Empathy
Wildfires have become an unfortunate seasonal ritual for Californians, but the 2025 Los Angeles fires have cut deeper than ever.
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More Than Just Things: The Deep Ache of Losing Everything
Reflections as wildfires rage across Los Angeles
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Behind Veteran's Affairs Ongoing Woes
Every new Secretary of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs pledges sweeping change.
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Iran’s Frightening Development of Fentanyl-Based Chemical Weapons
Iran's pursuit of chemical weapons based on pharmaceutical compounds like fentanyl represents a dark innovation in modern warfare.
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How Chinese Spies Infiltrate the U.S. Government
Chinese espionage and influence operations pose a dual threat to U.S.
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Hollie McKay
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