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Jan. 31, 2009
George Obama, a Kenyan half brother of President Obama, was arrested Saturday on allegations of marijuana possession near his home in a Nairobi shantytown, the police said.
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo