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America’s holy war in Iran

This week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the leadership of Iran as “radical Shiite clerics” who make geopolitical decisions based on “pure theology.” That’s deeply ironic because an ...
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Dad Who Survived Terrifying Toronto Rollover Plane Crash Says It Still Replays in His Head 'All the Time' (Exclusive)

John Nelson says he sustained a torn retina, a floater in his eye, numbness in his fingers and neck and disk injuries in the accident one year ago today GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty; Courtesy of John Nelson ...
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ONE YEAR LATER: Survivor shares ongoing trauma and struggle after Toronto plane crash

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — If you had told John Nelson a year ago that surviving a plane crash would only be the beginning of his struggles, he likely wouldn’t have believed you. Today, he says there ...
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For Brock Nelson, a third-generation USA hockey Olympian, Milan is a full-circle moment

Brock Nelson’s uncle, Dave Christian, and grandfather, Bill Christian, won Olympic hockey gold. Now they're watching Nelson on his own quest for the medal with Team USA in Milan. Heinz Kluetmeier / ...