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California Deputies Recover Stolen Sinclair Dinosaur Statue
Science
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San Joaquin County deputies recovered a stolen green dinosaur statue from a Sinclair gas station after tracking it to Stockton, where it was found with a bag over its head. Authorities said a suspect was arrested, while the statue had passed to an apparently unwitting purchaser; deputies and volunteers returned it to the station.
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Priya Raman
Glad the deputies tracked down that dinosaur and got it back where it belongs.
Champaign Men Get 55 and 60 Years Despite Self-Defense Claims
World
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Two Champaign men, Tyson Moore and Deandre Newbill, were sentenced to 55 and 60 years in prison for fatally shooting R.L. Glenn Selvie in 2025; they argued they acted in self-defense, while prosecutors said Newbill fired first. Separately, Greene County men Rodney Pitt and Drew White received sentences of 19 years to life for murdering Pitt’s father and trying to conceal the crime.
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Escaped Inmates Prompt Searches in Alabama, Louisiana
World
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Authorities are searching in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for escaped inmate Artavien Green after finding a truck linked to him; he has not been located. In Alabama, law enforcement is searching for Walker County Jail escapee Thomas Banquo Bell, and police urge the public not to approach either man and to call 911 with information.
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Judge allows Detroit Lake drawdown, county plans appeal
Environment
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A federal judge rejected Salem and Marion County’s bid to block the Army Corps of Engineers from lowering Detroit Lake to help threatened salmon pass downstream, finding they had not shown that likely irreparable harm would result. The Corps can proceed with the drawdown, while county officials plan to appeal, warning it could harm drinking-water systems, communities and fish based on problems during a similar drawdown at nearby Green Peter Lake.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 14h
Blackburn Wins Tennessee Governor’s Race
Marsha Blackburn
— Nov 3, 2026
Marsha Blackburn declared victory in Tennessee’s governor’s race before officials had finished counting ballots or called a winner. Late unofficial results showed her leading Democrat Jerri Green, 45.6% to 42.9%, with 87 of 95 counties reporting.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Counties Plan Green Lights Honoring Veterans
Politics
— Oct 22, 2026
Communities in Pennsylvania, Oregon and California are marking Veterans Day with ceremonies and programs, while counties in Oregon and California are joining Operation Green Light by illuminating public buildings and encouraging residents to display green lights in support of veterans. Nevada County is also highlighting year-round discounts for military members and a Veterans Day ceremony, while local Pennsylvania groups have scheduled a veterans Mass and memorial program.
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Volleyball Playoffs Advance Across Several States
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
High school volleyball playoffs are underway across several states, with Arkansas setting its championship tournament fields and teams in Ohio and New York-area sections advancing through district and regional rounds. Coverage includes match schedules, player and team previews, and a Bowling Green–Russell County semifinal.
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Record Early Voting Amid High-Stakes Midterm Races
Politics
— Oct 18, 2026
Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, elections begins Oct. 19 in Wichita, Knox and Tom Green counties, Texas, and runs through Oct. 30; Wichita and Knox voters may cast ballots at any polling location in their county. Stearns County, Minnesota, has also opened early voting at St. Cloud City Hall and the county Government Center, with additional voting hours listed through Nov. 2.
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Hamadeh Offers $10,000 Reward in Reported Assault Case
Abraham Hamadeh
— Oct 20, 2026
Rep. Abe Hamadeh is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of two men suspected of sexually assaulting his Democratic opponent, Bernadette Greene-Placentia, while she was repairing campaign signs in Sun City. The suspects remain at large as the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office investigates; the announcement coincided with a Democratic Women’s Caucus event supporting Greene-Placentia and condemning sexual violence.
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Trump Gives Hegseth ‘‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS’ For Impeachment Rebuttal
President Donald Trump was so pleased with War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rebuttal on the calls for his impeachment, he gave the secretary an “‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS” for his Pentagon… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Candidates Compete in Local and State Elections
Politics
— Oct 16, 2026
Local election coverage highlights candidates’ differing priorities: Jefferson County Clerk incumbent offers continued staff development, online court-record access and improved election processes, while a Hale County constable candidate emphasizes 17 years of law-enforcement experience and community accessibility. In Johnson County, supervisor candidates Phil Hemingway and Jon Green focus respectively on affordability, jail safety and rural representation, and land use, water quality and the county’s reliance on state and federal funding.
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Roadwork planned, underway across five states
Politics
— Oct 17, 2026
Road construction plans and disruptions include a one-mile U.S. 30 realignment and two bridge replacements near Wheatland, Iowa, starting in 2027, alongside extensive weekly lane and ramp closures across Palm Beach County and overnight I-24 resurfacing in Tennessee. In North Carolina’s Polk County, hurricane-damaged U.S. 176 and Green River Cove Road repairs—including prolonged closures and emergency-access constraints—are expected to continue into late 2029.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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'Extremely Dangerous Situation' After Ice Breaks, Stranding 27 Fishermen: All Rescued Without Incident
Reporting
— Jan 11, 2022
On Saturday, dozens of people were taking advantage of the weekend and the weather to go ice fishing at the Bay of Green Bay in Wisconsin when an ice shove stranded at least 27 of them. “The Brown County Sheriff’s…
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Video: O’Keefe Threatened with Arrest While Getting Hidden-Camera Footage of Maui
Reporting
— Sep 16, 2023
The O’Keefe Media Group has filed a lawsuit against Hawaii’s Democratic Gov. Josh Green and the County of Maui following an incident where the group’s founder, James O’Keefe, was threatened with arrest while attempting…
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Tennessee Man Convicted in Fairborn Murder
World
— Oct 5, 2026
A Greene County jury convicted Brandon Peters of murdering Cievion Smith in a June 2025 shooting outside a Fairborn apartment complex, rejecting Peters’ self-defense claim. Peters faces 20 years to life in prison; prosecutors say surveillance footage and camera tracking helped investigators locate him in Kentucky.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 15h
NorthWestern Energy and Montana Cities Seek Green Power Program Approval
Bozeman
— Sep 15, 2026
NorthWestern Energy, joined by the City of Missoula, Missoula County and the City of Bozeman, filed a joint application with the Montana Public Service Commission to establish a Green Power Program that would let communities and businesses voluntarily support a Montana renewable energy resource, detailing the program structure, subscriptions, cost recovery and customer protections while ensuring non-participants do not pay. Officials described the filing as a milestone in a collaborative effort to expand renewable options for Montana customers and environments, highlighting a customer-driven approach and benefits to participating communities.
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How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Packers RB Jacobs Placed on Commissioner’s Exempt List
Green Bay Packers
— Aug 27, 2026
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been formally charged in Brown County with two misdemeanors—battery and criminal damage to property—arising from a May disturbance, with an initial court appearance set for November 17; prosecutors have not pursued felony counts, and the team has prepared for all outcomes, including the possibility of discipline. Reports note Jacobs’ arrest followed a domestic disturbance call and that the misdemeanor charges align with ongoing uncertainty about his status for the 2026 season.
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Nationwide Pet Adoption Events Expand Amid Promotions
Lifestyle
— Jul 23, 2026
Shelters and rescue groups across the Midwest and Southwest are promoting discounted or special adoption events to move pets into homes, including Happily Ever After’s Hour of Love cuddle event in Green Bay, and the Humane Society of North Texas Mega Adoption Event in Fort Worth. Additional communities are extending the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters campaigns with reduced fees to clear cages, from Winnebago County in Rockford to the Metro East shelters near Belleville and Edwardsville.
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