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Afghanistan-Marines salute during the playing of the national anthem during a memorial ceremony, Sept. 20. During the ceremony, Marines paid tribute to Sgt. Bradley Atwell, an aircraft electrical, instrument and flight control systems technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, from Kokomo, Ind. Atwell was killed in action while engaging insurgents during an attack on Camp Bastion, Sept. 14.

Marines Honor Fallen Brothers At Camp Bastion

Hundreds of Marines gathered to honor the lives of two fallen comrades killed during the attack on Camp Bastion. During the two separate memorial ceremonies, which were held Sept. 19 and 20, Marines paid tribute to Lt. Col. Christopher Raible and Sgt. Bradley Atwell. Both were killed in action while engaging the enemy.

Longshoreman Jerry Shipman at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.

San Diego Media Powerhouse Flexes Political Muscles

Manchester could benefit from terminal development

In October 2010, a tiger walks past a vehicle carrying tourists at Ranthambore National Park in India. India's top court has banned tourism in parts of tiger reserves across the country in an effort to save the endangered big cat.

Tourists Banned From India's Tiger Reserves

India's Supreme Court has temporarily banned tourism in core areas of the country's 41 tiger reserves. The unexpected and controversial ruling is aimed at protecting the last of India's 1,700 tigers.

A member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, runs to take position during a firefight with the Colombian army in the mountains of Cauca state on July 12. For now, fighting continues even as the two sides prepare for peace talks.

After 48 Years Of War, Colombians Plan Peace Talks

Colombia's government has announced peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, a Marxist insurgency that has been fighting a brutal conflict for nearly five decades. But memories of previous, unsuccessful attempts at peace are still fresh for civilians in the rebels' mountainous heartland.

Amid Protests, Iran's President To Address U.N.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gets his moment in the spotlight Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly. But this trip is different than past visits. He's a lame duck president and comes to New York at a time when Israel is frequently raising the possibility of a military strike on Iran.

A rendering of the County Administration Building's waterfront park.

New Waterfront Park To Add Sparkle To San Diego's Jewel On The Bay

County breaks ground on new civic treasure a waterfront park outside the County Administration Center.

City Council Takes Step To Renew Hotel Tax

The San Diego City Council took a step today toward renewing its Tourism Marketing District, which charges area hotels in exchange for marketing special events that attract out-of-town visitors.

Alice Beauheim, her father and Bill Love fly their homemade machines at the Drone Smackdown in Manassas, Va., on Sunday. Objections by the Federal Aviation Administration forced organizers to hold the tongue-in-cheek contest outside of Washington, D.C.

National Security Experts Go Rogue For 'Drone Smackdown'

Law and national security experts got together last weekend for a dogfight they call the Drone Smackdown. The contest, though tongue in cheek, still raised lots of questions about the proliferation of drones, the rules of combat and federal efforts to regulate them.

Sgt. Ryan T. Sotelo receives Silver Star

Silver Star Recipients Added To Pentagon's Valor Database

The Pentagon's "Valor" database website will now include recipients of the Silver Star - the third-highest combat decoration the U.S. military can award a service member.

Obama And Romney Address U.S. Foreign Policy

At the United Nations, President Obama said the attacks that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans in Libya "were attacks on America." Also in New York, Mitt Romney said U.S. foreign aid plays an important role, but that U.S. policies must promote independence, not reliance on aid.

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