Free Republic

Justice Scalia's children and grandchildren have paid tribute to him while his doctor has raised questions about the veteran jurist's health. The 79-year-old, who sat on the Supreme Court bench for 20 years, is believed to have had a history of heart problems, high blood pressure and was too weak to have a shoulder operation. He was found dead at a ranch in Texas during a retreat with friends and admirers, prompting a flood of tributes from his loved ones. Many uploaded pictures of him holding his grandchildren in more relaxed settings, away from the courtroom. His grand-son Antonin 'Nino'...

Barbara "Cutie" Cooper, 93, speaks drolly to the camera, her words slurred from several strokes. "Dear Abby has had her day, it's my turn now. Any problems … contact me … please call, don't write." "Oh my goodness," chimes in Harry, her squeaky-voiced husband of 72 years. "She'll either send them to the poor house or up to the White House!"

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO VIEW SUB-PAGES Okinawa Saipan Makin Role of Honor Home Visit our new Photo Gallery THE 165 INFANTRY IN WORLD WAR II In 1940 Europe was at war and Nazi Germany looked to be unstoppable on the battle field. Japan had been at war in China for over three years. Despite a rising feeling of isolationism among the American public, the Roosevelt administration had convinced the U. S. Congress of the need to expand the armed forces. Congress passed the first peace time draft in U.S. history. In order to build up the army as...

May 20, 11:40 AM (ET) ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A 30-year-old man forced his eyes out their sockets to protest his arrest at Athens International Airport, authorities said Tuesday. Remi Tsolakis was taken to a hospital and received surgery to try and restore his eyesight, doctors said. Tsolakis was arrested late Monday after flying to Athens from the island of Rhodes. Airport authorities discovered he had an outstanding three-month jail sentence for a minor offence. He told police he did not have enough money to pay a fine in lieu of the sentence and would have to go to jail....