In this April 22, 2014 file photo, the carrier American Century moves out of the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., headed into Whitefish Bay, where an icebreaker escort awaits to lead the ship and others across the ice-clogged Lake Superior. Michigan officials say the federal government is taking a big step toward approving a long-sought project to boost cargo shipping on the Great Lakes. Gov. Rick Snyder and members of Congress say a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report improves prospects for constructing a second navigation lock that can accommodate the largest vessels hauling iron ore and other cargo between Lake Superior and the other lakes.(AP Photo/John L. Russell, File)
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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.
