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2023-09-29 19:57
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Rare walrus calf rescued in Alaska after wandering alone currently under 24/7 cuddle care
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Christine King Farris, sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, dies at 95
Christine King Farris, the eldest sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., died Thursday, according to a Twitter post by her niece, Rev. Bernice King.
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Who is Jason Pass? Neighbor at large after fatally shooting Brooklyn father and stepson during noise dispute
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2023-11-11 21:30
Baton Rouge police tortured detainees in 'Brave Cave,' lawsuits allege
The FBI in Louisiana has been asked to assist the Baton Rouge Police Department in its criminal and internal investigation after attorneys filed a second federal lawsuit against the department, several officers and the city in connection with an alleged torture warehouse dubbed the "Brave Cave," according to a complaint.
2023-09-28 21:19
Oregon to crack down on illegal pot growers by holding landowners responsible
Oregon has long been known as a mecca for high-quality marijuana, but that reputation has come with a downside
2023-06-09 13:24
US judge yanks approval for Idaho mine after finding that federal agency violated environmental laws
A federal judge has yanked the U.S. government's approval for a phosphate mining project in southeastern Idaho
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Betting interest expected to be down with NBA, NHL finals lacking marquee matchups
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2023-06-01 07:50
Biden to host Indian leader Modi June 22 during state visit
The White House says President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next month during Modi's trip to the United States
2023-05-10 22:30
Ukraine counter-offensive: Kyiv says it has liberated villages in Donetsk region
The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance.
2023-06-12 03:54
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