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There's a popular idiom in the English language: if someone is particularly adept or pioneering in a certain field, we often say, "they practically wrote the book on it." In the case of Nancy Crampton Brophy, however, that might literally be the case. The 68-year-old novelist from Portland, Oregon, was recently…
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On Tuesday, the United States came together once again to mourn the thousands of lives lost in New York City in 2001. It was the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, in which 19 Al-Qaeda militants hijacked four planes, carrying out attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, while a…
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Today marks the 17th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history. On September 11, 2001, 19 Al-Queda militants hijacked four planes to carry out suicide attacks. Two planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. A third plane crashed into the…
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On September 11, 2001, the world came to a standstill as America suffered its worst ever terror attack. Two planes ploughed into the World Trade Center in New York City, one hit the Pentagon, and a fourth was heroically steered away from its target by passengers on board the flight.…
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How well do you really know your partner? That's a question few people would want to answer. If you've been in a relationship with someone for some considerable time, then you might well assume that you know them better than anyone else. But the fact is that there are many,…
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A video of a confrontation at an apartment building in Tallahassee last Saturday night has gone viral, showing a man draw a firearm on four students trying to enter. The four juniors, from Florida A&M University, were waiting to get into their friend's apartment that evening for a party when…
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Amidst an ongoing gun violence crisis in the USA, court documents have emerged which detail an incident involving a 12-year-old boy who brought a gun to school with the intention of murdering his teacher. The child, who has not been named, allegedly entered a classroom on August 31st of this…
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Yesterday, on Monday September 10th, former Disney star David Henrie was arrested at LAX airport for attempting to carry a loaded M&P Shield 9mm pistol through security. The 29-year-old, who shot to fame for his role on The Wizards of Waverley Place in the '00s, "was arrested at 9:05 a.m. for…
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Everyone's familiar with the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, right? Young girl stumbles upon a seemingly abandoned house, samples some of the food, tests out a few items of furniture, and finally takes a nap after trying out all of the beds... before being promptly chased away by…
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A Memphis school is currently under investigation after a piece of paper emerged from one of the students detailing a strict "hall pass" policy. The note showed how a "Mrs White" would only allow her 8th-grade students two opportunities to visit the bathroom, nurse, or to get a drink of water…
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Last week, Mac Miller passed away from a suspected drug overdose at the age of 26. The rapper, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, was discovered dead at his home in San Fernando Valley, California, on Friday morning. Tributes poured in for the young artist on Twitter and Instagram, and his family…
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A 19-year-old ballerina is suing the New York City Ballet for sexually exploiting female dancers, as well as a former principal dancer for sharing explicit photos of her without her consent. Alexandra Waterbury has claimed that an "out-of-control fraternity-like atmosphere" in the dance company allowed male dancers to "degrade, demean…
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It's not often that you get to witness a scene from what looks like a real-life action movie. Probably because the situation that kind of scene would entail would be highly dangerous and probably life-threatening. Explosions, gun-fights and car-chases would be pretty horrifying, not exciting or thrilling if you had…
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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been named a "hero" after reportedly chasing a burglar who attempted to break into his home down the street and tackling him to the ground. The 43-year-old restaurateur allegedly came across the unidentified man trying to enter his £8.9million north London mansion in Highgate last…
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At least four people have reportedly been injured in a shooting at a nightclub in Memphis, Tennessee. Police were called to the Purple Haze nightclub at Lt. George W. Lee/2nd Street in downtown Memphis just before 3.30am this morning when a gun person opened fire, shooting four people. News outlets allege…
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You know, anyone who takes a trip or a holiday nowadays seems to rely on Airbnb, and it's easy to see why. The app and site have made it simpler and more affordable for anyone to travel and find a bed for the night. But despite its convenience, it isn't…
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Last week, on September 7th, news broke that Mac Miller had passed away at the age of 26. The rapper, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, was found dead at his home in San Fernando Valley, California, after a suspected accidental overdose - something that has yet to be confirmed by a…
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When most folks reach the age where they should have retired, the pace of their life begins to slow down somewhat. It's inevitable, but the vast majority of people exercise less and less as they get older, and avoid unnecessary excitement and big risks. The vast majority of seniors are…
