Iraqi Shiite tribal fighters wearing military uniforms chant slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Baghdad's Sadr city, Iraq, Tuesday, June 17, 2014, after authorities urged Iraqis to help battle insurgents. Thousands of Shiites from Baghdad and across southern Iraq answered an urgent call to arms Saturday, joining security forces to fight the Islamic militants who have captured large swaths of territory north of the capital and now imperil a city with a much-revered religious shrine. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)
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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
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Hegseth joins veterans, generals to mark 80th anniversary of battle of Iwo Jima
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