
ADVANCE FOR USE SATURDAY, JAN. 14, 2017 AND THEREAFTER -This Dec. 15, 2016 photo shows McHenry County College's Young-Adult Student Success Program graduate Jonathan Sandoval while he practices welding techniques at the welding center in Woodstock, Ill. The program that helps 18-24 year-olds become self-sufficient with higher-paying occupations in manufacturing and healthcare is made possible by a $100,000 grant last year from the McHenry County Workforce Network and was renewed for a second year this year. (H. Rick Bamman/Northwest Herald via AP)
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Military parade celebrates Army’s 250th
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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
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