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Rockets Fired Near Kabul Airport Hours After US Defense Secretary Mattis Arrives
ours after US Defense Secretary James Mattis landed at Hamid Karzai International Airport, multiple rockets hit an open area close to the facility on Wednesday.
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A 5-year-old boy was found in a shallow grave. A look into his short life reveals a series of injustices
In his five short years, Andrew "AJ" Freund endured more trauma than any child should. A home that reeked of feces and urine. Frequent visits from police officers and child welfare workers. A family life so unstable that he bounced from one caretaker to another.
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Lake Geneva: A treasured vacation destination for generations
Prepare to be immersed in a grandeur society as Lake Geneva propels you into a Renaissance-like world. Known as one of the most stunning lake destinations in the country; located 80 miles from Chicago and 40 miles from Milwaukee, Lake Geneva has been historically known as a permanent fixture of wealth and hosting the upper echelon society.
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Why your dream European vacation is already booked solid
When it comes to planning a European vacation, travel industry experts have traditionally advised tourists hoping to save money and avoid crowds to visit popular destinations like Italy, France, and Spain in off-season windows, like late winter or early spring.
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Judge overturns murder convictions of ‘Chester Trio’ after more than two decades in prison
Citing new DNA evidence, a Pennsylvania judge on Thursday overturned the murder convictions of three men known as the “Chester Trio” who have been imprisoned for nearly 25 years for a crime they say they did not commit.
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To crack Trump's voter base, Democrats must focus on opportunity, not outrage
The first polling reactions to last week's summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, should extinguish the last doubts, if any remained, that outrage over Trump's behavior is likely to ever dislodge a meaningful portion of his core supporters.
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Here’s What’s In Biden’s Infrastructure Proposal
Now that his massive coronavirus relief package is law, President Joe Biden is laying out his next big proposal: A roughly $2 trillion plan for improving the nation›s infrastructure and shifting to greener energy over the next 8 years.
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An unprecedented UFO report and other moments from 2023 that rivaled science fiction
This year held some truly out-there moments in the world of science and space travel.
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Bet on Black While Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week in Detroit
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) presents its’ 6th Annual Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Summit on August 26, 2017. In unison with Black Breastfeeding Week, this year’s theme, Bet on Black recognizes and acknowledges that the inherent wisdom, strength and self-reliance of black families has always helped to overcome challenges and resulted in the success and growth of black families and communities.
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FLAMBEAU FEST General Admission Two-Day Tickets Now Available for the Inaugural Country and Classic Rock Festival
Flambeau Fest 2017 General Admission two-day tickets are available, along VIP and Platinum packages for opening weekend. The inaugural Flambeau Fest, which recently announced its superstar line-up of Sam Hunt, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dustin Lynch, Chase Rice, Blackberry Smoke, Jacob Davis, and more, is taking place on the Ascension Fields at Lamar Dixon outside Baton Rouge, LA on October 7 and 8, 2017. Two-day tickets are available for $149. Two-day VIP packages are also available at $319 (VIP) and $679 (VIP Platinum). For tickets, head over to FlambeauFest.com.
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SBA Disaster News - One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
District Director Tim Jeffcoat of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Houston District Office today reminded Texas businesses and residents of the Aug. 21 2017, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by the severe storms in Brazoria County that occurred April 17-20, 2017.
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Hammond Teachers Federation to Host Immigration Education Conference
On Saturday, August 5, the Hammond Teachers Federation, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers and more than 40 organizations in the Lake County area, will host a daylong education conference and community fair to educate, inform and empower the community about the tools, resources and supports available to address the needs of English language learners, immigrant youth and families in Hammond.
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Netflix’s ‘The Get Down’ Cancelled After One Season
This is definitely sad news for fans of such a groundbreaking show.
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Jared Kushner's Worst Week In Washington
Jared Kushner, he of the marriage to Trump daughter Ivanka and the massive portfolio in the White House, reportedly sought to set up a secret back-channel with the Russians during the presidential transition -- a major no-no that raised even more questions about the campaign's ties to a foreign government and Kushner's viability in the White House.
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Beyonce Does It For The ‘Gram, Her Publicist Slams Lip Injection Rumors
Unless you just dropped in from orbiting the moon (and actually, even then) you know that Beyoncè is having her second and third babies. Currently pregnant, with no announced due date, B has been out and about with her hubby, Jay Z and Baby Blue Ivy, and having a good time showing off her pregnant belly on Instagram.
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Comey's Claim To Congress About Clinton Aide's Emails Wasn't True
FBI Director James Comey erroneously told Congress last week that former Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin forwarded "hundreds and thousands" of emails to her husband's laptop -- and the bureau is looking for a way to clean up the error, according to officials familiar with the matter.
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Yelp Stock Crashes 30% After Earnings
That, in a nutshell, sums up investors' sentiments on Yelp right now. The company's stock fell as much as 30% in after hours trading Tuesday after the company posted disappointing sales results.
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Facebook Is Now Cracking Down On Spammy Sites
Facebook will start cracking down on links to these types of "low-quality" web pages, it announced Wednesday. It's part of the company's plan to show people "fewer misleading posts, and more informative posts."
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Andy Cohen Weighs In On Phaedra’s ‘RHOA’ Reunion Lie
Real Housewives of Atlanta executive producer Andy Cohen is speaking out about the pearl-clutching final reunion episode, where the bombshell was dropped that former cast member Phaedra Parks was responsible for spreading a vicious lie about Kandi Burress.
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Tracy Morgan Is 'Alive' And Laughing In New Netflix Special
Tracy Morgan is overcoming tragedy the only way he knows how, through laughter.
