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    An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the waist catapult during flight operations on board the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Persian Gulf on Nov. 11, 1997. The Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the U.S. and coalition enforcement of the no-fly-zone over Southern Iraq. The Hornet is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder heat-seeking, short-range air-to-air missiles, RIM-7M Sea Sparrow radar-guided air-to-air missiles, Rockeye cluster bombs, and the AGM-88 High Speed Anti-Radiation missile (HARM), used as an air-to-ground weapon to seek out and destroy enemy radar equipped air defense systems. The Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 147, Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Mobley, U.S. Navy

    Cluster Munitions Are Vital to Ukraine’s Defense, Will Shorten the War and Save Ukrainian Lives

    Keith GirardJuly 14, 2023
    President Biden's decision to dramatically increase the supply of cluster munitions is both necessary and justified by the exigencies of war. ...
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    A U.S. Navy jet radar display zeros in on a UFO. The object remains unidentified. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

    The UFO Conundrum: If Aliens Have Visited Earth, Why Won’t The Government Tell Us?

    Keith GirardJune 29, 2023
    The latest revelations about UFOs and space aliens may finally solve the decades long mystery. ...
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    The Ban Ban Shop is a cut above casual dining for Southeast Asian cuisine. (Photo: Paul Brissman)

    Nils Noren’s Southeast Asian Food Raises the Bar on Casual Dining on the Upper West Side

    Keith GirardJune 10, 2023
    The Ban Ban Shop opened in March on Manhattan’s Upper West Side near Columbia University....
    DiningManhattan
    Turkish and Mediterranean dining return to the East End at El Turco.

    El Turco Returns for 2nd Season Bringing Turkish, Mediterranean Cuisine to the East End

    Keith GirardJune 7, 2023
    El Turco the East Hamptons restaurant that debuted last year, is reopening for the 2023 season....
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    A Ukrainian soldier launches an R-18 drone, used for reconnaissance and bombing Russian positions. (Photo: Аеророзвідка / Aerorozvidka)

    Drone Wars: How Ukraine Is Redefining 21st Century Combat on the Battlefield

    Keith GirardJune 2, 2023
    From the outset, Ukraine was outgunned and out manned by Russia, forcing it to find force levelers -- small handheld drones are one of them...
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    A Great White lunges out of the water. When the film 'Jaws' opened in 1975, it forever changed our view of sharks. (Photo: Olga Ernst)

    The 1975 Movie ‘Jaws’ Shocked the Nation; Revisting the Scene 50 years On Still Chills

    Matt KindelmannMay 31, 2023
    The horror movie "Jaws" forever changed how America views the seashore....
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    The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ride again in Mutant Mayhem. (Photo: Universal)

    They’re Baaack! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tear It Up in Mutant Mayhem (See the Trailer)

    Keith GirardMay 31, 2023
    The horror movie "Jaws" forever changed how America views the seashore....
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    New York Attorney Letitia James is leading a coalition of Attorneys General to protect a consumer watchdog.

    New York AG Joins Fight to Save Consumer Watchdog Before U.S. Supreme Court

    Keith GirardMay 16, 2023
    New York Attorney Letitia James is leading a coalition of Attorneys General to protect a consumer watchdog. Everyday consumers, often at the mercy of unsc...
    LAWPOLITICSSUPREME COURT
    This bar doesn't offer your average comfort food. Executive Chef Gregory Baumel elevates simple bar fare to a new level of elegance.

    Sebastian Junger’s The Half King: Bar Fare That’s a Cut Above: Permanently Closed

    Keith GirardMay 7, 2023
    One of the best things about New York is the wide variety of restaurants and bars....
    CasualDiningManhattan
    Open Door Gastropub is a different take on the traditional Irish bar.

    Open Door Gastropub: Irish Pub Goes Upscale in Downtown Manhattan

    Keith GirardMay 7, 2023
    Open Door Gastropub at 110 John Street (between Pearl & Cliff Streets) is a different take on the traditional Irish pub and represents, in many ways, the changing nature of Manhattan's financial district. It takes bar food to the next level in an upscale setting that's still easy on the wallet. ...
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    Russian Samovar Conveys Imperial Russian Grandeur With a Vodka Bar to Die For

    Keith GirardMay 7, 2023
    Russian Samovar, the Midtown West restaurant, is known as much for its unique cuisine as it is for it’s support of the arts. ...
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    Four Cuts Steakhouse

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    Keith GirardMay 6, 2023
    Chris Miller, New York’s “steak whisperer” has opened Four Cuts Steakhouse in Manhattan....
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    Dirt Candy: Manhattan’s Veggie Experts All Grits and Beans

    Keith GirardMay 6, 2023
    Dirt Candy, also known as vegetables, is the name of this East Village restaurant that celebrates the miracle transforming rain, soil and sunshine into delicious, healthy food...
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    Union Cantina Turns Mexican Cuisine Into a High Art in Southampton Village

    Keith GirardMay 6, 2023
    Ian Duke and David Hilty, two well-known Hamptonians who own the Southampton Social Club, are the moving force behind Union Cantina....
    DiningHamptons
    Pescatore is another one of those rare Upper East Side gems that draw steady crowds from the neighborhood.

    Pescatore: A Neighborhood Hit With Good Food, Moderate Prices

    Keith GirardMay 5, 2023
    Pescatore at Second Ave and 50th St. in Manhattan three years ago, but he’s no rookie in the restaurant business. He worked his way up at the restaurant from waiter to general manager and knows every facet of the operation....
    DiningItalianManhattan
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