Navy Uses Historic Ship Game To Highlight Carrier Power
The USS Carl Vinson hosted a North Carolina vs Michigan State game seen by over three million viewers, with President Obama aboard. Navy officials promoted carrier relevance amid defense cuts, arguing carriers enable missions from Iraq and Afghanistan to disaster relief, while critics cite high costs and budget tradeoffs.
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Bil Keane, creator of Family Circus, dies at 89
Bil Keane, creator of the Family Circus comic strip, died at age 89 in Paradise Valley near Phoenix. He launched the panel in February 1960 featuring Billy Jeffy Dolly PJ and parents. Jeff Keane confirmed the death from congestive heart failure with family at his side and noted Keane’s enduring legacy in about 1,500 newspapers.
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GOP candidates warn U S on economy if deficits not cut
GOP hopefuls pressed a Michigan debate stance that the United States must curb deficits and revive the economy to avoid a Europe like crisis. They backed a payroll tax cut extension, sparred on tax rises, and quizzed Perry on abolishing agencies while stressing growth and fiscal restraint.
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