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Band members dressed in World War II-era garb entertain with music from the era on the streets of Bastogne, Belgium, as the city and the surrounding areas mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. <br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

75 years on, a new generation of American soldiers keeps alive memories of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge

American and Belgian flags flew side-by-side Saturday in commemoration of U.S. soldiers who fought 75 years ago in the six-week Battle of the Bulge, a victory that thwarted the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II.

President Donald Trump takes part in the ceremonial coin toss before the start of the Army-Navy college football game in Philadelphia, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019<br>Jacquelyn Martin/AP President Donald Trump takes part in the ceremonial coin toss before the start of the Army-Navy college football game in Philadelphia, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019<br>Jacquelyn Martin/AP
At Army-Navy game, Trump touts new pro sports option
A wreath is placed at the grave of Sen. John McCain during Wreaths Across America at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Md., December 13, 2019.<br>Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes A wreath is placed at the grave of Sen. John McCain during Wreaths Across America at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Md., December 13, 2019.<br>Meredith Tibbetts/Stars and Stripes
Volunteers place wreaths at the US Naval Academy Cemetery
This undated photo, released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency on Aug. 17, 2019, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observing the test-firing of a "new weapon," according to KCNA.<br>KCNA
This undated photo, released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency on Aug. 17, 2019, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observing the test-firing of a "new weapon," according to KCNA.<br>KCNA

North Korea conducts another test at long-range rocket site despite US warnings

North Korea conducted the second test in a week at a long-range rocket site, state-run media said Saturday, despite U.S. warnings that such activity threatens to close the door on nuclear talks.

Navy's Malcolm Perry (10) leaps over Army's Donavan Lynch (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. <br>Matt Slocum/AP
Navy's Malcolm Perry (10) leaps over Army's Donavan Lynch (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. <br>Matt Slocum/AP

Perry rushes for 304 yards, leads No. 21 Navy past Army

Navy used a trick play to help reverse a rare losing streak against Army and Malcolm Perry ran for a career-high 304 yards and two touchdowns in front of President Donald Trump in the No. 21 Mids' 31-7 victory Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.

<br>Bev Schilling/Stars and Stripes
<br>Bev Schilling/Stars and Stripes

Insider attack kills nine Afghan militia, officials say

At least one member of an Afghan militia opened fire on his fellow militiamen early Saturday, killing nine, in what the country's interior ministry called an insider attack, an Afghan official said.

Elizabeth Chambers, an Air Force spouse at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, boxes cookies on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, for the annual holiday cookie drive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. <br>Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes
Elizabeth Chambers, an Air Force spouse at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, boxes cookies on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, for the annual holiday cookie drive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. <br>Jennifer H. Svan/Stars and Stripes

Ramstein spouses collect 18,000 cookies for single, unaccompanied airmen over holiday season

There will be no shortage of cookies in the airmen dorms this year.

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Bystanders wait outside as authorities investigate an incident at Cumberland Mall in Smyrna, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. <br>Mike Stewart/AP
Bystanders wait outside as authorities investigate an incident at Cumberland Mall in Smyrna, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. <br>Mike Stewart/AP

Shooting at suburban Atlanta mall injures 1 as shoppers flee

A shooting that wounded one man in a mall food court sent suburban Atlanta shoppers fleeing in panic Saturday.

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europe

Band members dressed in World War II-era garb entertain with music from the era on the streets of Bastogne, Belgium, as the city and the surrounding areas mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. <br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES
Band members dressed in World War II-era garb entertain with music from the era on the streets of Bastogne, Belgium, as the city and the surrounding areas mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. <br>MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES

75 years on, a new generation of American soldiers keeps alive memories of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge

American and Belgian flags flew side-by-side Saturday in commemoration of U.S. soldiers who fought 75 years ago in the six-week Battle of the Bulge, a victory that thwarted the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II.

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In this Feb. 26, 2015, photo, a Qantas plane maneuvers behind another parked at a gate at Sydney Airport in Sydney. Passengers on a Qantas flight from Sydney to Perth on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, used slides to evacuate the Airbus A330 after it was forced to return as the cabin filled with smoke.<br>Rick Rycroft/AP
In this Feb. 26, 2015, photo, a Qantas plane maneuvers behind another parked at a gate at Sydney Airport in Sydney. Passengers on a Qantas flight from Sydney to Perth on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, used slides to evacuate the Airbus A330 after it was forced to return as the cabin filled with smoke.<br>Rick Rycroft/AP

Qantas aircraft evacuated in Sydney after smoke fills cabin

Passengers on a Qantas flight from Sydney to Perth on Sunday used slides to evacuate the Airbus A330 after it was forced to return as the cabin filled with smoke.

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middle east

A riot police officer stands next of a Christmas tree during a protest where some anti-government protesters try to enter parliament square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. The recent clashes marked some of the worst in the capital since demonstrations began two months ago. The rise in tensions comes as politicians have failed to agree on forming a new government. <br>Hussein Malla/AP
A riot police officer stands next of a Christmas tree during a protest where some anti-government protesters try to enter parliament square in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. The recent clashes marked some of the worst in the capital since demonstrations began two months ago. The rise in tensions comes as politicians have failed to agree on forming a new government. <br>Hussein Malla/AP

Protracted street clashes engulf Beirut near protest camp

Security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas while clashing with anti-government protesters and with men who tried to attack the protest camp in Beirut on Saturday, setting off street confrontations that lasted for hours.

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