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A one-car crash near Cameron, Missouri, ended tragically Wednesday morning when a 28-year-old driver lost control on U.S. Route 36 and flipped his vehicle. The driver, who was skidding off the highway, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to local authorities.
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Lithuania is on alert after drone incursions near its borders stoked fears of an imminent Russian offensive. In response, the small Baltic country is calling for the construction of bomb shelters to bolster civil defense and public safety.
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Centralia High School’s boys tennis team notched its fifth 6-0 shutout in seven Evergreen Conference matches, sweeping Black Hills on Wednesday. The Tigers remain undefeated in EvCo play, solidifying their status as one of the league’s most formidable squads.
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Rescuers in Indonesia are racing against time to free people trapped under concrete rubble days after an Islamic school’s prayer hall collapsed on Monday. Armed with only hand tools and hard hats, they crawl through narrow passages in a desperate bid to save lives.
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Authorities in Schenectady rushed to locate 11-month-old Halo Branton, who was eventually found submerged in water at the GE campus. Prosecutors now present their case against defendant Persia Nelson as the community grapples with the unsettling details of this discovery.
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Schenectady homeowners are facing a $240 annual property tax increase under Mayor Gary McCarthy’s just-released 2026 budget proposal. The plan is set to exceed the state tax cap, sparking questions about its potential impact on residents and city finances.
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Belal Muhammad is set to make a highly anticipated return, clashing with rising star Ian Garry in the co-main event of a UFC showcase in Qatar. This matchup promises the kind of excitement and intensity that fans across the MMA world have come to expect.
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Israeli forces have halted 13 boats carrying foreign activists and humanitarian aid aimed at reaching Gaza, organizers say, prompting international criticism. Despite these interceptions, 30 more vessels continue their voyage, underscoring the ongoing tension in the region.
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A man was shot in the eye during an altercation on a CTA bus Wednesday evening on Chicago’s West Side, according to police. The incident took place in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, raising new concerns about public safety and gun violence in the city.
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A short-notice meeting at Quantico signals heightened concern over leaks within the military’s highest ranks. Now, Hegseth’s plan for random polygraph testing and stricter NDAs aims to prevent future unauthorized disclosures following a series of command reshufflings.
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Historic flooding in Globe, Arizona, put one family in peril until a 15-year-old stepped up with extraordinary bravery. His selfless act rescued his loved ones but cost him a severe arm injury, reminding us of the remarkable power of human resolve under pressure.
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Prince Andrew is facing unprecedented limitations this holiday season as King Charles III bars him from royal Christmas festivities. Still, the Duke of York is allowed a measure of his former standing by hosting certain private gatherings.
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Two longtime divisional foes clash on Thursday Night Football as the Los Angeles Rams host the San Francisco 49ers. Who will come out on top in this high-stakes face-off?
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Ichiro Suzuki stunned baseball fans again by stepping into right field during the Seattle Mariners’ final practice before the ALDS. Even at 51, the Hall of Famer continues his storied connection to the franchise he helped make famous.
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A gang-related shooting inside a packed Crown Heights lounge in Brooklyn left three people dead and ten others injured. Newly released surveillance video captured the chaos as patrons scrambled for cover when bullets began to fly in the early hours of August 17.
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Chunk, a resilient bear with a broken jaw, has emerged victorious in this year’s Fat Bear Week. Despite this serious injury, Chunk was crowned champion, underscoring both his remarkable strength and determination.
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Two Delta Air Lines regional jets were involved in a low-speed collision on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in a flight attendant’s non-life-threatening injury. No passengers were reported injured, and Delta has apologized while pledging to work with authorities on a detailed review.
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Two Delta regional jets collided on a taxiway at LaGuardia Airport, injuring one flight attendant in what the airline described as a “low-speed collision.” Both planes were heading to and from different destinations, but the mishap did not affect overall airport operations.
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Jane Goodall, the world-famous primatologist and environmental advocate, has died at the age of 91. According to the Jane Goodall Institute, she passed away of natural causes while in California. Her pioneering work with chimpanzees transformed primate research and inspired a global movement for conservation.
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As the federal government shutdown unfolds, Acadia National Park has scaled back to essential services only. While the long-term impact remains unknown, officials stress that these measures safeguard both the park and its visitors.
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Federal safety officials have called for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to remove older Silverliner IV railcars from service. The call comes after five fires were investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) this year, raising urgent safety concerns.
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