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Yes, seriously.

Nothing says "serious" like cake.

You've seen the video. Now get the full story.

This year's tax code had an immediate financial impact on many Gold Star families, but it may be an indicator of a much bigger problem.

Let's break it down.

Should media organizations capitalize the word 'veteran' as a formal title? One Marine veteran certainly thinks so

Byron Booker, a 27-year-old sergeant who left the Army in May, has been charged with murdering Spc. Austin Hawk sometime in the early morning hours of June 17 at Fort Stewart in Georgia

“I'm honestly afraid to get out," the soldier says. "Yeah, you should be,” replied the officer.

The police department said the officer didn't follow procedures.

“Any small part I can play in doing away with COVID, I was definitely on board with that.”

“They were like, ‘rape her!’ and people started laughing."

You have my number. Call me, maybe?

Embrace the suck.

"This is really delicious and about as complex as a two or three-dollar energy drink can be."

Why don't they lead with that at the recruiting office?

“This is going to be a fighting ship. I intend to go in harm’s way, and anyone who doesn’t want to go along had better get off right now."

The most moving images focus on those quiet moments after the violence is done — though the traces remain.