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East Germany's last Communist premier dies aged 95
Reuters via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBERLIN (Reuters) -Hans Modrow, who as the last Communist prime minister of East Germany oversaw democratic reforms that opened the way to German...
From Bridge of Spies to Anna Chapman and Viktor Bout: A history of US-Russian prisoner swaps
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPresident Joe Biden has reportedly offered to swap Russian arms dealer Viktor Bourt – nicknamed the...
Caught in Cold War: Akron veteran recalls 1965 capture in East Germany
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWhen the border guards drew their guns, Moses Herrin knew he was in trouble. The Akron veteran and his Army buddy Fred Matthews usually had no difficulties crossing the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint ...
Today in History: August 13, East Germany seals the border
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 9 months agoOn Aug. 13, 1961, East Germany sealed off the border between Berlin’s eastern and western sectors before building a wall that would divide the city for the next 28 years. In 1521, Spanish conqueror ...
WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in a high-profile prisoner swap between the...
NBC News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWASHINGTON — WNBA star Brittney Griner was free Thursday after the Biden administration negotiated...
On This Day, Aug. 13: Michael Phelps wins 23rd gold medal, most in history
United Press International via Yahoo News· 9 months agoMichael Phelps celebrates winning gold after the men's 4 x 100m medley relay final at the Olympic...
10 things you need to know today: October 9, 2023
The Week via Yahoo News· 7 months agoJailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi. 1. Israel declares war after Hamas attack Israel formally declared war and approved retaliatory strikes against...
Fort Bliss cavalrymen helped test 'jeeps' for Army in 1940s
The El Paso Times via Yahoo News· 11 months agoThis article first appeared in the April 29, 1956, Diamond Jubilee edition of the El Paso Times:...
Those Who Served: Plans changed for Ellwood City former airman
Beaver County Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoELLWOOD CITY – Rich Griffith of Ellwood City didn't plan on a military career. He had been in foster care for three years with a Baptist minister and wanted to be a minister. But family circumstances ...
Here’s Why Enzo in ‘Stranger Things’ Looks So Familiar
Men's Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe following contains spoilers for the first two episodes of Stranger Things 4. The package is...
