John Phillips
British Falklands veteran John Phillips, a former Bomb disposal officer, displays his medals at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, central England, on April 2, 2012. Britain and Argentina on Monday marked 30 years since the invasion of the Falkland Islands triggered a 74-day war, with diplomatic tensions still running high. In a statement to mark the anniversary, British Prime Minister David Cameron described the invasion as a 'profound wrong' and reaffirmed his government's commitment to upholding the right of Falkland islanders to determine their own future.
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Lake County prosecutors delay dropping murder charge against man in '94 slaying
Ten days after announcing murder charges against a man whose DNA matched blood found at the scene of a 1994 slaying at a Waukegan appliance store, a Lake County prosecutor asked a judge today for more time to do paperwork before dropping the charges agai from Chicago Tribune Read more »
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Cowboys swing for the fences (and fall short) at charity home run derby
Though hitters included coach Jason Garrett, former quarterback Troy Aikman and wide receivers Dez Bryant and Miles Austin, it was a smaller name who finally hit a big shot over the wall; backup tight end John Phillips hit the day's sole home run. from WFAA Read more »
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Cowboys coach Jason Garrett beats out nine of his players and Troy Aikman to win Reliant Energy's Home Run Derby at Rangers Ballpark
ARLINGTON - Cowboys coach Jason Garrett spent last season emphasizing a "Swing the Bat" philosophy with his players, awarding an engraved Louisville Slugger as the top individual honor after each win. On Wednesday afternoon at Rangers Ballpark, Garrett b from Dallas Morning News - Blogs Read more »
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Former Romney Adviser Grenell: Gay Marriage Shouldn't Determine Vote
Former Romney campaign staffer Richard Grenell, who resigned after some conservatives criticized Mitt Romney for hiring an openly gay adviser who favors same-sex marriage, said Wednesday that the issue should not determine how most Americans vote. "We do from WNYC | New York Public Radio Read more »
