In 2020, Congress renamed the North Carolina Army base from Fort Bragg, honoring a Confederate general, to Fort Liberty as part of a racial history examination. President Trump fulfilled his campaign promise by renaming it Fort Bragg again, this time in memory of Pvt. Roland L. Bragg, a WWII infantryman, amid criticism of erasing Confederate ties. The reversion ceremony honored Pvt. Bragg’s valor, with Army officials emphasizing his character and courage in battle, while the costs of the base renaming were estimated at less than $1 million, signaling a shift away from glorifying Confederate figures.
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Karen Read on trial again for alleged murder of police officer boyfriend
Karen Read is on trial for the second time regarding the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, who died in January 2022 after allegedly being struck by Read's SUV following a night of drinking. The prosecution claims she left the scene, while her defense argues against the accusation, alleging a cover-up and highlighting flaws in the police investigation. Key evidence includes Read's own statements, DNA findings on her vehicle, and conflicting testimonies...
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