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Military Addresses Double-Edged Sword Of Troops On Social Media

Thanks to Facebook and other sites, American troops in Afghanistan are more connected than ever with what's going on back home. But that connectivity has also led to incendiary videos and photos getting posted online. Now, military leadership is taking steps to further educate troops on what is and isn't appropriate for public viewing.

Someone Couldn't Count To 10, So British Olympian Can't Claim Personal Best

Jessica Ennis is the poster girl of Britain's Olympics team. But Sunday in Manchester, someone really messed up and what she thought was her best-ever run of the 100-meter hurdles can't be counted as her best.

Queen Elizabeth's Stylist: A Servant Breaks In The Queen's Shoes

The process ensures shoes never chafe the Queen's feet.
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