KURSK, Russia — The main World War II memorial complex in this western Russian city was fenced off and guarded by dozens of police officers on Tuesday morning as celebrations marking the 78th anniversary of the Soviet defeat over Nazi Germany got underway.
Visitors who came to lay flowers were carefully checked with metal detectors.
The occasional roar of military jets sounded in the distance — likely heading to the fighting in Ukraine, just over 100 kilometers away. Read More...
Was Burt Reynolds in Gunsmoke? Also, how old was Burt Reynolds in Gunsmoke?
Introduction Gunsmoke is arguably one of the most successful television shows of all time.
It’s definitely one of the most memorable.
Across its 20 years on air, it was nominated for a staggering 16 Primetime Emmy awards and ranked as the #1 show on television globally—five years in a row.
The Western drama series also held the spot for the longest-running live-action TV series on primetime up until it was ousted by Law & Order: SVU. Read More...
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Fireworks explode overhead to wrap up the Lahaina town Fourth of July celebration on Tuesday evening. The day was filled with musical performances, a classic car display, food and festivities. Sne Patel, president of the LahainaTown Action Committee, said organizing this year’s event “was a lot easier cause we already had done, I would say, a pre-run last year. We learned a lot of things reopening large events, what to do, what not to do. Read More...