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Oct 17 2023
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Girls abducted from Burger King found as woman arrested
Two girls who were abducted from a Burger King in Georgia have been found safe, and their mother has been arrested, police said. An Amber Alert was issued after Kylann Harper, 4, and Kylie Horne, 11, were taken from the fast food restaurant located in the 7300 block of Veterans Parkway in Columbus, Georgia, just before midday on Sunday. The girls were found safe "in an area of South Georgia"
Newsweek
Oct 17 2023
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Delivery detour: Officers save the day as impromptu DoorDash drivers after traffic stop
BRENTWOOD, N.H. (WMUR/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Two police officers saved the day as an impromptu DoorDash drivers after a traffic stop. The police motto "to protect and serve" doesn't generally mean serving food, but two officers in Brentwood, New Hampshire, did just that. It happened after a traffic stop. The officers pulled over a DoorDash driver for speeding, according to the Brentwood
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Oct 11 2023
News
Republican Claims on Hamas Attack and Iran Funds Distort the Facts
Contrary to claims by some Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, U.S. taxpayers did not indirectly fund the recent Hamas attack on Israel with Iranian money unfrozen as part of a prisoner swap with Iran in August.
The $6 billion freed up was Iranian money that was held in South Korean banks. It was released to banks in Qatar, and State Department officials say there will
FactCheck.org
Oct 13 2023
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Muslims Across Middle East Rally in Support of Palestinians
AMMAN, Jordan—Supporters of Palestinians gathered across the Middle East to protest after Friday prayers in a show of solidarity as Israeli forces prepared to launch a ground invasion against militant group Hamas in Gaza in response to last weekend’s deadly attack on Israel. Israel’s air strikes in the Gaza Strip have stoked concern and anger among Arabs and others in the region over the
Wall Street Journal (News)
Feb 02 2024
Perspectives Blog
Misinformation Watch: Israel-Gaza Conflict
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hamas launched attacks against Israel that many media outlets referred to as “unprecedented” and “historic.” The devastating attacks caught Israel entirely off guard, killing over a thousand civilians, including over 260 at a music festival. The scale and severity of the attacks led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare the country at war, and retaliate
Andy Gorel
Oct 12 2023
News
USDA Bison Pilot Program Takes Off
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) –The U-S Department of Agriculture is taking steps to incorporate local bison meat into tribal feeding programs. The USDA wants to make sure people in indigenous communities have access to foods that are important to them, while also supporting local producers. “We’re working on purchasing bison and being able to make sure that bison and to make sure that bison actually
Keloland
Jul 12 2023
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DOH closes Maui Brewing Company in Lahaina due to cockroach, rat infestation
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state Health Department shut down Maui Brewing Company in Lahaina on Tuesday after an inspection revealed multiple violations. Among those include rodent and cockroach infestations. Investigators said droppings and live roaches were discovered on food items, on food prep areas and inside refrigerators. Two dead rodents were also found in traps. The restaurant was
Hawaii News Now
Oct 12 2023
News
The Pioneer Woman visits South Dakota
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) – Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman, made an appearance in South Dakota last week to watch her son play in the University of South Dakota’s homecoming game. The Food Network star snapped a photo of her husband and their son Todd Drummond hugging in the DakotaDome after USD’s 38-7 win against Murray State. Todd Drummond is a freshman quarterback at USD and is studying
Keloland
Oct 15 2023
News
Americans express confusion, frustration in attempts to escape Gaza
Terrified by constant bombings all around her and with food and water running out, American Maha Barakat said Sunday that her desperate attempts to flee Gaza have been met with frustration and confusion. Barakat said U.S. State Department officials have contacted her twice, telling her they are doing all they can to get her and other U.S. citizens out of Gaza. "They kept saying the opening
ABC News (Online)
Aug 11 2023
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5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Lacey Area
LACEY, NJ — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Lacey area. Fortunately, there is no shortage of organizations to volunteer or get behind financially, and that need your help. Here are five outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the Lacey area: 1. Vetwork: Run by veterans, for veterans, this important nonprofit helps give back to those who served our
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