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In 1956, an obsolete WWII drone took on two state-of-the-art manned jet fighters over the US – and won!
In August 1956, a drone went rogue over Southern California, threatening cities, including Los Angeles. In its aftermath, over 1,000 acres were destroyed, forests and scrubland were set ablaze while homes and property were damaged. But it wasn’t because of the drone.
Iconic WW2 US soldier was a Greek! (pics)
The name Angelos Klonis does not probably ring a bell to many people. But when you place a face to that name, you just might get hit by that moment of revelation. Angelos was the famous American hero featured on Life magazine’s cover during WW2. It is that rugged face of a man, looking alert with his cigarette hanging from his lip and rifle from his shoulder.
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Paris says ready to host 2024 summer Olympics months before IOC decision
With around 95 percent of the venues already in place within 10 kilometers of Paris, the city is ready to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, said the bid's integration head.
US expat ballots headed to Turkey as referendum nears
Nearly 33,000 expatriate ballots were sent to Turkey from the United States late on April 10 ahead of the April 16 referendum on constitutional amendments.
The ballots were transported from each of the seven cities in which voting took place to Istanbul's Atatürk Airport.
Miley Cyrus bares abs while walking dogs (photo)
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were spotted walking with pups, Mary Jane and Dora, in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Cyrus rocked a red sports bra – revealing her enviable abs – and matching short-shorts, with her hair tied in a high ponytail. Hemsworth opted for a plain white T-shirt and shorts.
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Gaunt Brad Pitt looks a shadow of his former self in shock new pictures
Reclusive Brad Pitt emerged looking shockingly thin and gaunt in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
In recent months the 53-year-old has been locking himself away in a Los Angeles art studio while nursing a broken heart following his split from Angelina Jolie.
Sizzling hot red carpet premiere for Power Rangers movie!
Christina Milian, Kara Del Toro and Vida Guerra stole the show at the Los Angeles premiere of the 3rd installment of the movie “Power Rangers” with their attire, or maybe lack thereof…The paparazzi flash lights turned day into light when incredibly sexy Kara Del Toro appeared on the red carpet. The hot model wore a red dress flaunting her unbelievably well-shaped bust and body.
Sónar brings electronic music to Istanbul
Sónar, an international festival of electronic music that has been celebrated in cities around the world for the past 23 years, will meet audiences in Turkey for the first time later this month.
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Beyonce shows off pregnancy “bumps” (photos)
She was recently forced to cancel her eagerly-anticipated performance at Coachella music festival, but that hasn’t stopped pregnant Beyonce Knowles from enjoying a glamorous date night with her equally-famous husband, Jay Z .
The pair were spotted indulging in a romantic evening out on Saturday, where they both appeared to be seriously loved-up.
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Oscars: The Greek hero who saved 5,000 lives (photos-video)
Two Greeks were among all the Hollywood stars on the Oscars ceremony night in Los Angeles, Sunday. University student Daphne Matziarakis was nominated for best short documentary for “4.1 miles”. Accompanying her was the protagonist of her movie, Greek coast guard officer Kyriakos Papadopoulos, 43.