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In September 1990, a United Nations arms embargo was imposed on the regime of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. By denying him new weapons and the means to modernize and service the weapons he already ...

Twenty years ago, on April 14, 2003, the U.S. military launched a lightning-fast assault on Baghdad, known as the “Thunder Run.” This pivotal battle was a significant moment in the Iraq War. To ...

George E. McVey, 71, of Newington, died Monday, (April 14, 2003). He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Hemsley) McVey. Born in Hartford, he was a longtime Newington resident. George was ...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Carl Thurman Joyce, 74, of Sikeston died Monday, April 14, 2003, at his home. He was born May 5, 1928, at Sikeston, son of Pearl Lyman and Ruth Iola Wallace Joyce. He and Margaret ...