Military veterans of US’ ‘toxic soup’ Uzbekistan base fighting for proper care 20 years after its shutter

At the former Soviet base-turned-CIA black site and U.S. military base in Uzbekistan, researchers knew early on danger lingered not just from the enemy but from the ground itself.  Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, known as K2, was a launchpad for U.S. operations into Afghanistan after 9/11. But for thousands of American troops who served there, it may…

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How to scan documents using your iPhone

Converting paper documents into digital formats means you’ve got backups of your paperwork should you ever need them. It can also help you clear out a substantial amount of clutter from your home or office – perhaps a whole filing cabinet’s worth. It’s now easier than ever to scan documents using today’s phones – a…

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Trump’s criticism of South Africa’s violent crime crisis receives unexpected local support

JOHANNESBURG — South Africans welcomed President Donald Trump‘s highly critical Oval Office statements Wednesday about killings in the country, according to analysts.  The President showed video clips and gave South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa a sheaf of news clippings he said show farm murders.  Many believe this “ambush” by President Trump toward the South African…

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