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World War II fighter ace Fritz Payne dead at 104; helped US, Allies win Battle of Guadalcanal

LOS ANGELES – Frederick R. “Fritz” Payne, a World War II fighter ace who left his mark on aviation and wartime history by shooting down six Japanese warplanes during the Battle of Guadalcanal, a bloody, months-long confrontation that helped change…

Q&A: ‘The Conservative Heart’

One of the best political reads of the summer is “The Conservative Heart” by Arthur Brooks. I caught up with author on his book tour: Dana Perino: I underlined many passages of the book, including the three components of the…

Can Republicans break through to Hispanic voters?

On Election Day 2012, early exit polls indicated a looming disaster for presidential candidate Mitt Romney. ; His support among Hispanic voters was only in the mid-20’s – a decline even from the terrible 31 percent performance Senator John McCain…

US wealth based on theft? Progressives and their dangerous view of America

Is the wealth of America based on theft? This allegation lies at the heart of modern progressivism, and provides the justification for government seizure and government redistribution, not only within America but also from America to the rest of the…

The next pope — looking for joy and the right personality in Rome

On Tuesday 115 cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will begin the voting process for the pope — single most influential religious leader on Earth and the leader of 1.2 billion Catholics. At 4:30 p.m. local time the cardinal-electors will…

10 time tricks that saved my butt and made me a bundle      

Like most people, I made more than a few mistakes in my twenties. I dated some loser guys, rented an apartment in Manhattan without realizing until I moved in that there was no sink in the bathroom, and accepted my…

Illegal souvenirs that could land you in trouble

During fiscal year 2011, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency says it seized more than 60,000 Kinder Eggs because the small plastic toys inside the chocolate shell could pose a choking hazard for young children. (CBP.gov) U.S. Customs and…

Some Funerals at Arlington National Cemetery Postponed Due to Snow

ANNAPOLIS – Arlington National Cemetery’s perfect rows of white gravestones were completely covered with snow by Wednesday afternoon, but funerals for America’s fallen servicemen and women continued. The cemetery — usually open 365 days a year — has been closed…