Medal of Honor for Chapman Reveals Drone Era Valor
The 2014 review initiated by Defense Secretary Hagel upgraded Chapman's Medal of Honor posthumously, noting he likely lost consciousness from wounds during a daring bunker defense. Drone footage and intercepted insurgent chatter supported the narrative of his heroism as he exposed himself to enemy fire to protect an aircraft.
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Trump faces legal storm as Cohen plea roils campaign politics
The Cohen plea over six figure payments tied to the 2016 vote places Trump at the center of a widening legal storm. Analysts warn impeachment could follow if Democrats seize the House. Manafort faces retrial questions after a mistrial on most counts.
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Corrections Correct the Location of the NRA Headquarters
A Friday State-by-State feature misspecified the NRA headquarters location. The National Rifle Association is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, not Massachusetts as previously listed.
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USA TODAY Rights and Advertising Information
The USA TODAY local edition published by Gannett lays out advertising guidelines and contact details including advertising department rate cards. It notes USA TODAY may edit classify reject or cancel ads and provides reprint and licensing contacts with GannettReprints and AP affiliations.
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States ramp up election cybersecurity ahead of midterms
With three months to go before midterms states are using federal money to hire experts upgrade infrastructure and add paper trails. Rhode Island secretary Nellie Gorben warns elections are under international threat while the Election Assistance Commission reports money will fund cybersecurity upgrades and new voting equipment across states.
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