Military Life

Founder of Craigslist raising funds for vets

Veterans, you’ve got more friends in high places. Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist and his foundation craigconnects, and The Rahr Foundation are hosting a fundraising challenge on actor Edward Norton’s crowd-fundraising platform CrowdRise to benefit veterans charities.
13:40 May 27, 2013
Reel Expectations: 2013 Summer Movie Preview

These are a few of the movies the staff of Stars and Stripes are anticipating as summer approaches. All dates are U.S. release dates unless otherwise noted.
13:32 May 31, 2013
Taste of home: DODDS teacher compiles her family’s Mexican recipes
More music from Jimi Hendrix
Hollywood taps North Korea as its new go-to bad guy

Living life your way in 'Animal Crossing: New Leaf'

“New Leaf” expands on every Animal Crossing mainstay: town and character customization, community events, mini-games and multiplayer. Utilizing nearly every tool in the 3DS’ toolkit, this title stands out as one of the system’s best.
June 12, 2013
Story trumps scarcity in survival masterpiece 'The Last of Us' June 6, 2013
‘Last Light’ shines bright with thrilling action May 29, 2013
Rife with glitches, Dead Island's ‘Riptide’ fails at originality May 28, 2013
No sign of intelligent life in latest ‘Star Trek’ adventure May 15, 2013

Europe After Hours

Quick Trips: Huts offer hikers food, drink in Germany's Pfälzerwald
June 14, 2013
After Hours: The Storchennest in Bann, Germany 15:48 June 5, 2013
After Hours: Pop Restaurant in Heidelberg, Germany 15:48 June 5, 2013
After Hours: Antico Guelfo in Vicenza, Italy 09:46 May 27, 2013
After Hours: The Cock in Lavenham, England 06:48 May 21, 2013

Pacific After Hours

After Hours: Krung Siam in Tokyo

The best part of Tokyo’s Kichijoji Honcho neighborhood is the rabbit warren of alleys and lanes that conceals tiny boutiques, cozy restaurants and hole-in-the-wall bars.
May 21, 2013
After Hours: Makishi Public Market in Naha, Okinawa
After Hours: An order of fur with purr on the side
After Hours: Tonchinkan in Sasebo, Japan
After Hours: The Baker's Table in Itaewon-dong, Seoul, South Korea

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Top military friendly schools for 2012

The 2012 Military Friendly Schools List, put out by GI Jobs magazine, honors colleges and universities that do the most to welcome military veterans and enhance their experience as students.

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China's naval aspirations: A 'blue-water' force

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U.S. naval commanders, ordered to move the bulk of their fleet to the Pacific theater, say it’s clear that China is building a “blue-water navy,” capable of sustained operations across oceans and able to project power far from the home country.
China's aggressive tactics turning off Asian neighbors

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Not long ago, China was the darling of its less powerful Asian neighbors with its growing economic importance and a policy of non-interference in external affairs that contrasted with bellicose U.S. foreign policy after 9/11. But a recent series of incidents has raised individual and collective concerns from India on one side to Japan and the Philippines on the other.
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21: Changing of the Guard

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Changing of the Guard takes place every hour or half hour - depending on the season - at Arlington National Cemetery in a precise ritual that draws many tourists.

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Pacific Storm Tracker

Tropical Storm 04W (Leepi), # 10

Leepi reintensifies into tropical storm, still forecast to rapidly pass Japan's main islands.
Pacific Storm Tracker

Tropical Depression 04W (Leepi), # 9; Okinawa enters TCCOR-4

Seasonal TCCOR-4 set for Okinawa at 2:45 p.m. Thursday.
Pacific Storm Tracker

Tropical Depression 04W (Leepi), # 8

Leepi weakens to tropical depression, 133 miles west of Okinawa mid-morning, 54-mph gusts felt.
Pacific Storm Tracker

Tropical Storm 04W (Leepi), # 7

Okinawa feeling Leepi's outer winds; Yokosuka reverts to TCCOR All Clear.
Good Game

Microsoft reverses maligned Xbox One policies

We imagined a new set of benefits such as easier roaming, family sharing, and new ways to try and buy games. We believe in the benefits of a connected, digital future.
Good Game

From the E3 showfloor, PC titles make their case

Console games tried to steal the spotlight, but there are several computer games on the horizon not to be ignored.