Mayor Rahm Emanuel, right, smiles at a light moment during a Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in Chicago. The City Council easily approved the Mayor's budget plan, that includes a massive property tax hike and other fees to help close a shortfall and improve the city's underfunded pension system. A vote many aldermen called the most difficult of their political careers. (Brian Jackson/Sun-Times Media, via AP) CHICAGO TRIBUNE OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES **FILE**
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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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