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German radar ‘tracked two U.S. F-35 stealth jet for 100 MILES’
Experimental German radar ‘tracked two U.S. F-35 stealth jet for 100 MILES’ after lying in wait on a pony farm to catch them flying home…
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U.S. vaping-related illnesses top troubling number
Sept 26 (Reuters) – U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 805 confirmed and probable cases and 12 deaths so far from a mysterious respiratory illness…
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Taylor Swift donates $113,000 to pro-LGBTQ advocacy group in Tennessee
Taylor Swift made a political statement last year when she endorsed a Democratic can-didate for U.S. Senate, saying his opponent’s voting record “appalled and terrified”…
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Lion Babe Plot U.S. ‘Cosmic Wind’ Tour
Lion Babe announced a U.S. tour behind their newly released second LP, Cosmic Wind. The summer trek launches June 5th in Brooklyn, New York and…
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Former U.S. skater John Coughlin was facing reports of sexual misconduct before his death
John Coughlin, the two-time U.S. pairs figure skating champion who took his life Friday, was facing three reports of sexual misconduct against him, two of…
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China protests U.S. Navy ship sailing in South China Sea
China says it has registered “stern complaints” with the U.S. over the latest mission by a U.S. Navy ship intended to challenge China’s claims of…
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Rome airport thief swipes $9,000 from fellow passenger’s tray at airport security
Think your belongings are safe at an airport security lane? Think again. A man was arrested after swiping $9,000 in cash from a fellow passenger’s…
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Search intensifies for missing Colorado mother Kelsey Berreth
For more than two weeks, no one has seen or heard from 29-year-old Kelsey Berreth. One of the last places the young mother was seen…
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Dog that survived historic California wildfire guarded home for weeks
SAN FRANCISCO — A dog that survived the catastrophic “Camp Fire” in Northern California apparently protected the ruins of his home for almost a month…
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Caregivers for 3,600 migrant teens reportedly lack complete abuse checks
Nearly every adult working with children in the U.S. — from nannies to teachers to coaches — has undergone state screenings to ensure they have…
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Frantic search underway for remains of Camp Fire victims before rain washes away DNA
PARADISE, Calif. — Rain is expected on Wednesday in Northern California, bringing relief but also the potential for mudslides. That could complicate the search for…
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Michigan man who shot at black teen gets 4 years in prison
PONTIAC, Mich. — A white retired firefighter has been sentenced to at least four years in prison for shooting at a black teenager who came…
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These U.S. Cities Are Failing to Take Care of American Veterans
The transition from military life to civilian life can be a difficult one for many veterans. Sometimes they need assistance with that transition and things like…
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“Look above the door”: Anonymous letter led Michigan officials to infant corpses
DETROIT — An anonymous letter informed Michigan officials that they could find “a bunch of infant corpses” hidden in a crawl space of a closed Detroit…
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ISIS gunmen kill at least 40 U.S.-backed fighters in eastern Syria
BEIRUT — A war monitor and an agency linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria say ISIS gunmen have killed at least 40…
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Kroger grocery store shooting investigated as possible hate crime
Last Updated Oct 26, 2018 5:17 PM EDT JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. — A federal prosecutor says the shooting at a Kentucky grocery store that left two…
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Mega Millions jackpot leaps to record $868 million
Last Updated Oct 17, 2018 1:22 AM EDT The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to a whopping $868 million for Friday night’s drawing. That’s a…
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Cop confronts 11-year-old boy with a BB gun, says he could have killed him
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police officers recently confronted two young children carrying what appeared to be a gun, an interaction that was caught on bodycam footage.…
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Neil Armstrong’s family to auction off items he took to the moon
You could soon own an iconic piece of space exploration history. To help mark the moon landing’s 50th anniversary next year, Neil Armstrong’s family is…
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First runner with cerebral palsy signed by Nike says he’s "still in shock"
LOS ANGELES — The fact that Justin Gallegos can even run at all is a feat in and of itself. He was born with cerebral…
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FBI investigation into Kavanaugh was a ‘sham,’ say Ford’s lawyers
The attorneys representing Dr. Christine Blasey Ford described the FBI investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as a “sham” after several senators cast on…
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Cancer Patient Pays $1,000 In Airline Fees After She Accidentally Marks Herself As ‘Terrorist’ On Travel Form
Mandie Stevenson, 29, alleges that U.S. Embassy officials in London were largely unsympathetic and unhelpful when she admitted her mistake, telling her it was the…
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David Hogg, Parkland shooting survivor, to speak at Harvard University
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Youth activists including Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg will be speaking at Harvard University about how to engage young voters. Harvard’s Kennedy School…
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Jesse is returning to the U.S. to confront Darcey on 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days
On 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days, viewers are currently watching the death throes of Darcey and Jesse’s relationship. It’s no secret that the…
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Worker describes “calculated shots” of gunman who opened fire in Wisconsin office
MIDDLETON, Wis. — A developer at a Wisconsin software company where a shooting unfolded Wednesday described hearing shots fired — and what he did when…
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Heroes of Flight 93 remembered at “Tower of Voices” memorial
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. — The names of the 40 passengers and crew members of Flight 93 were read solemnly aloud Tuesday near the field where their…
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Feds use facial recognition to catch 2nd person trying to enter U.S. illegally
WASHINGTON — The 9/11 attacks ushered in a new era of security at airports. Now new facial recognition technology rolling out at checkpoints is showing…
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Tropical Storm Olivia approaches Hawaii with wind and rain
HONOLULU — Hawaii officials urged residents and visitors to be prepared as a strong tropical storm approached the island state. Tropical Storm Olivia is located…
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Dallas officer faces manslaughter charge in fatal shooting of neighbor
Last Updated Sep 10, 2018 12:21 AM EDT DALLAS — A white Dallas police officer was arrested Sunday on a manslaughter charge in the off-duty shooting…
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