Soviet Union

Where notorious criminals have been buried

(The Associated Press) — Whether it’s a genocidal dictator or a gunman behind a mass shooting, debate often flares over where the notorious should be laid to rest. Concerns about gravesite vandalism, possible backlash from […]

2013/05/06

Russia President Vladimir Putin (AP Photo)

Putin attends military exercise in southern Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of Russian troops participated in a military exercise in the Black Sea on Friday, aimed at showcasing Russia’s resurgent military might.

2013/03/29

Simon & Garfunkel song among those to be preserved

WASHINGTON (AP) – A popular tune by Simon and Garfunkel written after John F. Kennedy’s assassination and Chubby Checker’s 1960s dance hit “The Twist” will be among 25 recordings selected for preservation at the Library of Congress.

2013/03/21

Feds investigate leak of first lady’s credit info

LOS ANGELES (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is the latest public figure to have her Social Security number and credit report leaked online by a website posting private data on celebrities and government officials.

2013/03/12

Bush: Van Cliburn spread peace through music

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Former President George W. Bush says the late pianist Van Cliburn spread peace and love through his music. Bush spoke to about 1,400 people attending Cliburn’s memorial service Sunday in Texas.

2013/03/04

Iran says it sent monkey into space and back

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Monday it has successfully sent a monkey into space, describing the launch as another step toward Tehran’s goal of a manned space flight.

2013/01/28

House passes bill normalizing Russian trade

WASHINGTON (AP) – Flashing some post-election bipartisanship, House Democrats and Republicans joined forces Friday in voting overwhelmingly to end Soviet-era trade restrictions so that American manufacturers and farmers can take advantage of Russia’s expanding and […]

2012/11/16