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Gallery: Controversial US Generals
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'Fortress Israel' and 'The Generals'
Authors Patrick Tyler and Thomas E. Ricks examine Israeli and U.S. militarism through the country's commanders.
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Where They Stand
When it comes to picking presidents, voters may do as well as academics.
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George F. Kennan: An American Life
John Lewis Gaddis's biography is an important examination of a man who shaped the current American way of life.
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Amaryllis bulbs: Bigger is better
If you want to grow amaryllis flowers like those you see in photos, start with large bulbs. They produce bigger stems and blooms.
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Opinion: McChrystal: What would Eisenhower have done?
Before President Obama ousted General McChrystal, he should have considered how Ike dealt with an incident involving legendary General George Patton during World War II.
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Steinbrenner remembered as 'The Boss,' in addition to charitable endeavors
Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. He bought the New York Yankees in 1973 for $10 million. Seven World Series titles later, the Yankees are worth more than $1 billion, due in large part to George Steinbrenner.
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Steinbrenner dies on Tuesday morning; New York and baseball in mourning
Steinbrenner died early Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. The New York Yankees won seven World Series titles under the ownership of George Steinbrenner.
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Gallery: Controversial US Generals
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General McChrystal, Obama conclude talks; McChrystal's future unknown
General McChrystal and President Obama have concluded their meeting. Fate of McChrystal, however, is not known.
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Three military commanders before General McChrystal who got the ax
Here are three examples of military commanders whose words or beliefs resulted in their early retirement. General McChrystal meets with Obama Wednesday.
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General McChrystal: Rolling Stone story a sign of frustration?
The remarks by General McChrystal in Rolling Stone magazine reflect mounting frustration all around with an Afghanistan war effort seemingly in growing disarray – although that doesn’t excuse the conduct, experts say.
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Gallup: Clinton narrowly beats Palin as 'most admired woman'
Hillary Rodham Clinton edged out Sarah Palin as most admired woman in this year's Gallup poll. But Palin won handily among Republicans, and she tied Clinton among Independents.
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In Japan, cutting costs with seaweed and sit-ups
The Japanese offer a case study of how diet and lifestyle can improve the health of a nation.
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Herbert Hoover: The 31st President, 1929-1933
Despised at home, Hoover was a savior to many Europeans
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Opinion: A reality check for Obama in Afghanistan
He's facing pressure to increase US troop levels there. Has Washington learned nothing from the Soviet experience?
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Opinion: In Afghanistan, hit 'em where they aren't
MacArthur's tactic worked in WWII. It could work again.
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Presidential bedfellows
Winter nights are perfect for cuddling up with books about past presidents.
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