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In this Feb. 5, 2016 photo, a traffic sign near the Deer Run coal mine near Hillsboro in southern Illinois warns motorists to be aware of cracks in the road caused by settling of the ground from mining, a process known as subsidence. Mine owner Peabody Energy is asking state regulators to approve a 7,731-acre expansion that is opposed by some residents who fear it could jeopardize public health and cause environmental damage. A smoldering underground fire has led the company to idle its operations (AP Photo/Alan Scher Zagier)
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Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th
Cheers and chants rang out Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers manned modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration in the District.
Ovi scores goal 890, Caps lose to Sabres 8-5
Alexander Ovechkin scored goal number 890, but the Washington Capitals fell short, losing to the visiting Buffalo Sabres Sunday afternoon 8-5 at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., March 30, 2025 (Photos for the Washington Times.)
Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
A handful of retired Marines – all in the late 90s or over 100 — joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Prime Minister Takeru Ishida on Saturday to mark the anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II in the Pacific that ended 80 years ago this week.
