| 25.11.2023 14:39
ESPN BET Promo Code NPNEWS: Get $250 Bonus Bets for Any Game
In a highly anticipated matchup, the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes are set to take on the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines in "The Game" today. The Big Ten East title is on the line, and fans are excited to see which team will come out on top. While many are placing their bets on ESPN BET, taking advantage of...
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| 21.11.2023 18:18
Maui Invitational: Gonzaga vs. Purdue & Tennessee vs. Purdue Predictions
In what is being hailed as one of the most stacked early-season multi-team events ever, the Maui Invitational is set to showcase some intense matchups that could easily be mistaken for Final Four games. Feast Week is reaching its pinnacle as No. 2 Purdue takes on No. 7 Tennessee in the first matchu...
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| 19.11.2023 23:32
Growing Pushback Against Oregon's Drug Decriminalization Law Amid Fentanyl Crisis
Oregon's landmark law decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, and other illicit drugs is facing significant backlash in light of the surge in public drug use and opioid-related deaths in the state. Measure 110, which was approved by 58% of Oregon voters three years ago,...
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| 17.11.2023 07:01
A cannabis worker died on the job from an asthma attack. It"s the first reported case in US
A 27-year-old worker at a cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Massachusetts has become the first reported occupational asthma death in the US cannabis production industry, according to federal health and safety officials. The woman experienced worsening work-related respiratory symptoms...
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| 13.11.2023 19:19
US Regulators Limit Horseshoe Crab Harvest to Safeguard Endangered Bird
In a move to protect the population of horseshoe crabs and aid the survival of the red knot, a threatened migratory shorebird, interstate fishing regulators have imposed limitations on the harvest of horseshoe crabs along the East Coast. These ancient invertebrates are sought after by fishermen for...
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| 10.11.2023 05:57
Fentanyl-Laced Envelopes Spark Police Investigation at US Election Offices
Authorities are on the hunt for the individuals responsible for sending suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, to elections offices in multiple states, causing delays in ballot counting. The affected states include Georgia, Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington. The FBI and U.S. Postal...
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| 09.11.2023 20:22
Maine court considers removing time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits
In a highly anticipated hearing at the Penobscot Judicial Center in Bangor, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland presented its case against Maine's elimination of time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits, arguing that the statute's waiver is unconstitutional and creates new liabilities. The dioces...
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| 08.11.2023 08:15
Maine voters to decide on fate of state's leading electric companies
Maine voters faced a busy ballot on Tuesday in an off-year election dominated by a decision over whether to replace the state's two much-criticized private electric utilities. The proposal called for dismantling Central Maine Power and Versant Power, which distribute 97% of the state's electricity,...
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| 08.11.2023 07:05
Grey's Anatomy Star Patrick Dempsey Crowned People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
Grey's Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey has been named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for 2023, dethroning last year's titleholder, Chris Evans. The 57-year-old actor, who is best known for his role as heartthrob neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd in the hit medical series, expressed his gra...
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| 07.11.2023 06:11
Supreme Court Examines Gun Rights in Domestic Violence Case
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Tuesday regarding whether the government has the authority to disarm individuals who are subject to domestic violence orders. The implications of this case reach beyond domestic abuse, as it will likely provide clarity on the court's ruling last year th...
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| 06.11.2023 02:17
Maine's Electrifying Proposal Aims to Disrupt Corporate Electric Utilities
In an unprecedented move, the state of Maine is preparing to vote on a groundbreaking plan to remove its two largest electric utilities, Central Maine Power and Versant Power, and replace them with a nonprofit utility called Pine Tree Power. If successful, this would be the first time in U.S. histo...
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| 04.11.2023 07:42
18 Dead in Maine Mass Shooting: Details on Army Reservist Suspect Emerges
In a shocking turn of events, the body of Army reservist Robert Card, the main suspect in the Lewiston mass shooting, has been found after a two-day manhunt. The shooting, which occurred on Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, left 18 people dead and 13 others injured. Police had urged residents and...
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| 03.11.2023 23:18
Maine Gunman Found Dead After 8-12 Hours
The tragic events that unfolded in Lewiston, Maine last month have left the community in shock and mourning. The gunman, identified as 40-year-old Robert Card, took the lives of 18 innocent people and injured 13 others in a devastating shooting rampage at a local bowling alley and restaurant. It ha...
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| 03.11.2023 04:24
Lawsuit filed against Alaska Airlines over off-duty pilot's alleged engine shutdown attempt
In a shocking incident that took place last month, three passengers have filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines, claiming emotional distress. The incident involved an off-duty pilot who allegedly attempted to shut down the engines of the plane while riding in the cockpit from Washington state to S...
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| 02.11.2023 16:15
New documents uncover possible motive of Maine shooting suspect
Unsealed court documents have shed light on the possible motive behind the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, revealing the alleged gunman's state of mind leading up to the tragic event. The newly-released documents, including affidavits, search warrants, and witness accounts, provide chilling insig...
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| 01.11.2023 22:49
Biden and first lady to visit Maine to mourn shooting victims
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit Lewiston, Maine, later this week to mourn with the community after the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history. The White House confirmed on Wednesday that the President and First Lady would pay their respects to the victims, meet with...
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| 30.10.2023 16:15
Maine Gunman Denied Silencer Purchase Before Mass Shooting
The suspect responsible for a series of deadly shootings in Maine was turned away from purchasing a silencer at a local firearms store three months prior to the tragic incident. Robert Card, a 40-year-old army reservist with a history of mental illness, had admitted to being committed to a mental h...
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| 30.10.2023 06:36
5 things to know for Oct. 27: Maine shootings, Israel, US strikes, Hurricane Otis, Presidential race
Trick-or-treaters may need to bundle up this Halloween as a cold front is expected to sweep across the US. As kids prepare for their candy haul, it's advised to check the local forecast to determine if extra layers are necessary for their costumes. In other news, Israel has announced that it has en...
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| 29.10.2023 11:27
Biden praises police in Maine mass shooting case, demands GOP help pass gun legislation
In a press conference addressing the conclusion of a days-long manhunt for a mass shooter, President Joe Biden commended law enforcement efforts and urged Republicans in Congress to take action against gun violence in the United States. The intense two-day search for the gunman, an Army reservist w...
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| 29.10.2023 10:25
Deadly shooting rocks Halloween party in Florida
Gunfire erupted in the midst of Halloween festivities early on Sunday around a clutch of bars and clubs in the Florida city of Tampa, leaving at least two dead and 18 injured, police said. A fight between two groups broke out around 3 a.m. in the historic neighborhood of Ybor City, police said, whi...
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| 29.10.2023 04:24
'The Art of War,' Amy Schumer's memoir and many other books are banned in US prisons. Here's why
A new report from PEN America reveals that tens of thousands of books are being banned or restricted in U.S. prisons. The report, titled "Reading Between the Bars," highlights the censorship of various titles, including self-help books and popular novels such as Elmore Leonard's "Cuba Libre" and Fr...
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| 29.10.2023 02:40
Anxious Maine communities feel relief after suspect who killed 18 people is found dead
Maine families are left grappling with unanswered questions as they grieve their loved ones who were victims of the deadliest mass shooting in the United States this year. The body of Robert Card, the US Army reservist accused of carrying out the shooting, was found on Friday evening with a self-in...
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| 29.10.2023 01:00
Maine Police Warned About Robert Card's Threats Weeks Prior to Massacre: AP
In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that the man responsible for the gruesome massacre in Lewiston, Maine, Robert Card, had been on the radar of state authorities as early as mid-September. Card, a US Army reservist, went on a shooting spree at a bowling alley and bar, killing at lea...
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| 28.10.2023 20:09
Violent Night at Worcester State University: 1 Fatality, 1 Injured in Shooting
One person has been killed and another injured following a shooting incident at Worcester State University in Worcester, Massachusetts. The shooting occurred at around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday near a parking garage on campus. Students were immediately placed under a shelter-in-place order while author...
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| 28.10.2023 06:59
Maine manhunt concludes: Suspected gunman found dead after killing spree
In a shocking turn of events, Army reservist Robert Card, the prime suspect in the killing of 18 people and the injuring of 13 in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, has been found dead. The Associated Press reports that authorities had issued arrest warrants for multiple counts of murder and ha...
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| 28.10.2023 04:15
Tragedy strikes Maine's close-knit deaf community with loss of 4 beloved members
In a devastating turn of events, the close-knit community of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Maine is mourning the loss of beloved members who were tragically killed in the recent shootings in Lewiston. According to the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf, at least four people from the de...
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| 28.10.2023 00:23
Suspect in Maine mass shooting is dead, senior law enforcement sources say
In a shocking turn of events, the man suspected of carrying out a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, has been found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Robert R. Card II, 40, was discovered at a recycling center where he used to work, according to authorities. The extensive manhunt for...
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| 27.10.2023 18:28
Tragic Maine Mass Shooting: Remembering the Lives Lost
At least 18 people were killed and 13 more were injured in a pair of mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday evening. The shootings took place at a bowling alley and a nearby bar, and the suspect, Robert Card, is still at large. The victims ranged in age from 14 to 76 years old, and their na...
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| 27.10.2023 12:28
Twitter takeover: 1 year later, X struggles with misinformation, advertising and usage decline
One year ago, Elon Musk, the billionaire and new owner of Twitter, made a grand entrance into the company's San Francisco headquarters. Armed with a white bathroom sink and a mischievous grin, Musk proceeded to fire the CEO and other top executives, setting in motion a series of transformations tha...
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| 27.10.2023 05:58
Relative reveals shockingly close ties between Robert Card and Maine shooting sites
A devastating mass shooting in Maine has left the state in shock and on high alert as authorities continue their manhunt for the suspect, US Army reservist Robert Card. The shooting took place on Wednesday night at a bowling alley and a bar, leaving 18 people dead and 13 injured. The suspect's sist...
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| 26.10.2023 22:42
Ex-pilot's wife in shock after averted Horizon Air disaster
In a shocking turn of events, the wife of former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson has expressed her disbelief and shock over his arrest for attempting to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight while riding in the cockpit jump seat. Sarah Stretch, speaking to reporters after attending her husba...
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| 26.10.2023 20:54
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine Reverses Stance, Urges Ban on Assault Weapons
In a dramatic reversal of his previous stance on gun control, Democratic Representative Jared Golden of Maine called on Congress to ban assault weapons following the tragic mass shootings in Lewiston. At a news conference on Thursday, Golden expressed his regret for opposing previous efforts to ban...
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| 26.10.2023 14:43
Maine Mass Shooting: 10-year-old Survivor Asks, "Why Do People Do This?"
Zoey was inside the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, when a gunman stormed in and opened fire. As chaos ensued, Zoey and her mother, Meghan Hutchinson, escaped to a back room and barricaded themselves inside along with other families. Despite being grazed by a bullet that l...
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| 26.10.2023 10:53
Maine Mass Shootings: Tragedy Unveiled in Timeline and Manhunt for Suspect
Card, and to ensure the safety of the public," Sauschuck said. "We are asking for your patience, your cooperation, and your understanding as we work through this very challenging and evolving situation.". Thursday: 6 a.m.: Shelter in place order expands again. Maine State Police announced on social...
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| 26.10.2023 03:27
Firearms Instructor Robert Card: Person of Interest in Maine Shooting
In a devastating act of violence, at least 22 people were killed and 30 others injured in a mass shooting that took place in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday night. The shooting occurred at two different locations, Schemengees Bar and Grille and Sparetime Recreation. The Lewiston Police Department quic...
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| 26.10.2023 01:40
Deadly Mass Shooting Leaves 16 Dead in Maine, Gunman Still at Large
A manhunt is underway in the state of Maine following a series of mass shootings at a bar and a bowling alley in the town of Lewiston. The death toll is currently unclear, with reports ranging from 16 to 22 victims, and dozens more injured. Law enforcement officials have identified 40-year-old Robe...
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| 23.10.2023 12:06
Off-Duty Pilot's Attempt to Disable Engines Diverts Alaska Airlines Flight
In a shocking incident, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been charged with over 80 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly attempted to shut off a plane's engines midflight on Sunday. Flight 2059, operated by Alaska Airlines subsidiary Horizon Air, took off from Everett, Washington, and...
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| 22.10.2023 09:52
Tragic Connecticut truck crash claims lives of over a dozen cows
In a tragic incident on Thursday, fourteen cows lost their lives after a cattle trailer overturned on a Connecticut highway. The cows were being transported from Maine to Ohio when the accident occurred on the exit 10 off-ramp on Interstate 84 in Newtown. According to the Connecticut Department of...
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| 08.10.2023 04:11
Philippe to drench New England and Canada as post-tropical cyclone
The remnants of former Tropical Storm Philippe are approaching New England, bringing the potential for more rain, strong winds, and power outages. After drenching Bermuda with heavy rain and winds, the storm is expected to arrive in eastern and northern Maine late Saturday. Meteorologist Anne Strau...
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| 04.10.2023 09:40
Tragic Oregon plane crash kills 2 and injures 1
In a tragic turn of events, two individuals lost their lives and one sustained injuries after a small airplane crashed through the roof of a residential home in northwestern Oregon on Tuesday night. The incident unfolded at approximately 7 p.m. local time, prompting multiple witnesses to immediatel...
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| 01.10.2023 16:40
Celtics Make Another Blockbuster Move, Acquire Jrue Holiday after Damian Lillard Trade
In a stunning turn of events, Jrue Holiday's desire to retire with the Milwaukee Bucks has been shattered as he finds himself traded to one of their top competitors in the Eastern Conference. Multiple reports confirm that the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to send Holiday to the Boston Celtics,...
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| 27.09.2023 17:53
Letters to the Editor: NYC Schools and Target Tackle Scourge Issues
Retail Giant Target Closes Stores Due to Rising Shoplifting Rates In a shocking turn of events, retail chain Target has announced the closure of nine stores, including one in Harlem, citing rampant shoplifting as the primary reason. This decision has sparked outrage among New Yorkers who argue that...
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| 27.09.2023 07:08
Target to shutter 9 stores, citing theft and employee safety concerns
Target, the discount chain retailer, has announced that it will be closing nine stores across the United States due to rampant theft and violence. The decision comes as crime rates, particularly organized retail crime, have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic. The East Harlem location in M...
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| 17.09.2023 11:34
Storm Lee Leaves New England and Canada Drenched and Battered
Atlantic storm Lee, which made landfall near Maine and Maritime Canada, has weakened and is predicted to disappear early this week, according to officials. The storm, which brought destructive winds and heavy rains, was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone with sustained wind speeds of 45 mph and...
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| 16.09.2023 10:39
Hurricane Lee poses large and dangerous threat to New England and Canada
Hurricane Lee, which began as a Category 5 storm but has since weakened to a post-tropical cyclone, is currently barreling towards eastern New England and Canada's Atlantic coast. The National Hurricane Center has warned that although the storm has lost its hurricane status, it still poses a signif...
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| 16.09.2023 06:56
Hurricane Lee Threatens New England, Canada
As Hurricane Lee continued to barrel towards the New England coast and eastern Canada, millions of people were placed under storm watches and warnings on Saturday. The storm was expected to bring heavy winds, high seas, and rain, prompting residents and fishermen to take precautionary measures. In...
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| 14.09.2023 17:53
New England Braces for Hurricane Lee's Wrath with Tropical Storm Warnings
As Hurricane Lee continues to move across the Atlantic, it is now generating tropical storm conditions in Bermuda and causing hazardous beach conditions along the East Coast of the United States. The forecast path of the hurricane is becoming clearer, with deteriorating weather conditions expected...
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| 10.09.2023 17:01
11 injured as Maine lighthouse bridge collapses on Open Lighthouse Day
Eleven lighthouse admirers were left injured on Saturday when a wooden walkway leading to the historic Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, Maine, collapsed during the state's annual celebration of lighthouses. The incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. local time and was reported to the police,...
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| 10.09.2023 12:23
Kamala Harris dismisses GOP's "mischaracterization" of Democrat's stance on abortion
Vice President Kamala Harris, in a recent interview on "Face the Nation," addressed the accusations made by Republicans that Democrats support abortions up until birth. While she dismissed these claims as "ridiculous" and a "mischaracterization," Harris did not provide a specific answer when asked...
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| 07.09.2023 01:53
Portland City Council passes ban on hard drug use in public - but state lawmakers must give OK
The City of Portland, Oregon, took a major step on Wednesday towards addressing the issue of public drug use by voting to implement an emergency ordinance banning hard drugs like fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine on public property. The City Council unanimously approved the ordinance with a 5-0...
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| 05.09.2023 17:15
Study reveals gender-specific warning signs of cardiac arrest, introducing new prevention paradigm
A recent study published in The Lancet Digital Health journal reveals that half of individuals who suffer cardiac arrest experience a warning symptom 24 hours before the incident. Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute, located in the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, found that the w...
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| 03.09.2023 00:08
Escaped shackled inmate accused of attempted murder found buried in mud
Escaped Attempted Murder Suspect Found Buried in Mud, Nearly Escapes Again In a shocking turn of events, an attempted murder suspect who had escaped from an Oregon mental hospital while shackled was found buried in mud up to his armpits. Christopher Pray, 39, had been on the run for two days when a...
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| 31.08.2023 22:08
Dana White celebrates arrest of home break-in suspect
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Maine for the attempted burglary of UFC president Dana White's home. The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office received a report of the incident in the early morning hours of Monday and promptly responded to the property, which was occupied at the time. Although i...
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| 30.08.2023 17:00
Big Gay Ice Cream: The Battle for Control of the Rainbow Brand
In a shocking turn of events, the once-thriving Big Gay Ice Cream has found itself in a dire financial situation, resulting in a lawsuit and the closure of all but one location. The New York City-based soft-serve chain, known for leveraging queer identity as a brand strategy, had experienced a mete...
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| 29.08.2023 16:58
Maine's ambitious project for world's tallest flagpole faces yet another setback
Plans to build the world's tallest flagpole in the small town of Columbia Falls, Maine, have hit another delay as the town extends its moratorium on big developments for another six months. The proposed flagpole would surpass the height of the Empire State Building and feature an observation deck,...
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| 29.08.2023 02:27
Portland schools consider ban on zeroes: Promoting equitable grading practices
In a controversial move, Portland Public Schools in Oregon is considering implementing new "equitable grading practices" that could potentially allow students to get away with cheating and not completing assignments. These proposed changes would include new grading structures, the elimination of gr...
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| 28.08.2023 15:37
Star U.S. swimmer Jamie Cail dies from fentanyl overdose in Virgin Islands
Retired American athlete Jamie Cail, known for her accomplishments in competitive swimming, tragically died in the US Virgin Islands earlier this year. The cause of her death has now been determined to be fentanyl intoxication with aspiration of gastric content, according to the Virgin Islands Poli...
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| 07.08.2023 14:12
Harvard statistician reveals best strategies for winning $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot
The Mega Millions lottery prize has reached an unprecedented amount, surpassing a staggering $1 billion. As the anticipation grows, many Americans are wondering if there are any strategies that can increase their chances of winning. While luck ultimately plays a significant role, there are some app...
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| 04.08.2023 07:25
Brave Woman Escapes Accused Kidnapper's Garage Prison
In a shocking and disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the state, an Oregon man has been arrested for the heinous crimes of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman. The suspect, identified as Negasi Zuberi, a 29-year-old resident of Klamath Falls, was apprehended by the FBI's Portlan...
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| 02.08.2023 20:15
Woman breaks out of accused kidnapper's cinder block cell with her bare hands in Oregon garage
In a shocking and disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the state, an Oregon man has been arrested for the heinous crimes of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman. The suspect, identified as Negasi Zuberi, a 29-year-old resident of Klamath Falls, was apprehended by the FBI's Portlan...
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| 02.08.2023 19:09
Woman breaks out of accused kidnapper's cinder block cell with her bare hands in Oregon garage
In a shocking and disturbing case, an Oregon man has been arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman who managed to escape from his garage. The suspect, Negasi Zuberi, 29, was captured by the FBI's Portland field office after the victim, a sex worker whom he had allegedly abducted, man...
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| 30.07.2023 04:19
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1 billion with no winners
In a stunning turn of events, the Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed the $1 billion mark after no winning tickets were sold in Friday's drawing. This marks the fifth time in the game's history that the jackpot has reached such a staggering amount. The winning numbers for Friday's estimated $940 mi...
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| 24.07.2023 20:26
Security Guard Fatally Shot in Portland Hospital Attack
In a tragic incident that unfolded on Saturday morning, a security guard was killed and another person was wounded when a gunman opened fire inside Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland, Oregon. The shooting was reported at approximately 11 a.m. Pacific time, according to Portl...
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| 23.07.2023 05:06
Deadly shooting at Portland hospital leaves security guard dead
In a tragic incident that unfolded on Saturday morning, a security guard was killed and another person was wounded when a gunman opened fire inside Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland, Oregon. The shooting was reported at approximately 11 a.m. Pacific time, according to Portl...
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| 19.07.2023 03:37
Relatives hopeful for break as Oregon officials link deaths of 4 women
Authorities in Oregon have identified a person of interest in connection with the deaths of four women whose bodies were found between February and May of this year. The victims, Kristin Smith, 22; Charity Perry, 24; Bridget Webster, 31; and Ashely Real, 22, were discovered in and around Portland,...
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| 13.07.2023 13:49
Northern Lights: Where to See Them in the US
The University of Alaska"s Geophysical Institute initially predicted that the aurora borealis would be "active" and visible in 17 states on July 12 and 13. However, the forecast has been adjusted and now expects the lights to be visible in fewer places than originally anticipated. Parts of Alaska,...
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