Violent crime rose by 4 percent and homicides by 8 percent in the United States in 2016, marking the second consecutive year of increases those categories, according to FBI crime data released Monday. While the violent crime rate remains at near historic levels, the increases come as Attorney General Jeff…
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The U.S. Supreme Court has canceled arguments on President Donald Trump’s travel ban in light of a new order that was signed Sunday. The announcement comes a day after Trump signed a revised travel ban order, implementing new restrictions for travelers to the United States from eight countries. In an…
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LynnMarie is the only female Polka player to ever be nominated for a Grammy.
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by Jeffrey A. Rendall Treason; it’s a difficult concept to grasp. The dictionary indicates the word means “betrayal of country – a violation of the allegiance owed by somebody to his or her own country, e.g. by aiding an enemy.” It also means treachery and/or act of betrayal. Similarly, a traitor is defined as…
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While plenty of players around the NFL protested the national anthem following President Donald Trump’s “son of a bitch” comments, at least one player didn’t agree with the decisions. Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe discussed the protests with ESPN’s Josina Anderson, via Pro Football Talk: “I stand because I…
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As Sen. Luther Strange (R-Ala.) and challenger Roy Moore make their closing arguments in a special election runoff, the incumbent is trying a new 11th-hour strategy of painting his opponent as soft on crime. Law-and-order issues have not figured prominently in the race to succeed Jeff Sessions as Alabama’s junior…
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The most expensive fungus in the world isn’t any truffle or Mattake mushroom, it is a dead caterpillar fungus that grows in the Himalayas. They go for 50,000 USD a pound; compare that to the most expensive truffles which sell for up to 8,000 USD a pound. This expensive fungus…
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It’s not often a movie comes around that gives viewers a positive look at the Constitution — but now may be the perfect time of all. “In Search of Liberty” is not a typical movie. The film, available now on home video, takes a look at an average suburban American…
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The Tennessee Titans decided as a team to boycott the National Anthem Sunday, but that was not the only protest fans were treated to prior to the game. Aspiring country music star and habitual singing competition contestant Meghan Linsey who – by her own admission “didn’t even think about…
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Emanuel Kidega Samson, 25, an immigrant from Sudan, allegedly shot and killed Melanie Crow Smith, 39, in the parking lot of the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tennessee around 11:15 am on Sunday. Samson, who was wearing a mask, then went inside the church, where he shot and…
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President Trump on Sunday suggested fans boycott the National Football League until owners punish players who kneel in protest during the pregame national anthem, further fueling a controversy that has raged since last season. The president raised the hot-button issue during a Friday night rally in Alabama, saying NFL owners…
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Shania Screen Shot 2017-09-24 at 4.46.58 AM Shania Twain may be known best as a country music star, but she just proved that her talent and personality go far beyond that arena. The Canadian queen of country-pop guest starred on a new episode of Comedy Central’s hit show, “Broad City,”…
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Engineers are exploring the ancient art of Origami to create folding spacecraft. An ancient art form has taken on new shape at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Origami, the Japanese tradition of paper-folding, has inspired a number of unique…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to insults from North Korea’s foreign minister with more threats. “Just heard Foreign Minister of North Korea speak at U.N. If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won’t be around much longer!” Trump said on Twitter. North Korea’s foreign minister brought a…
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Fan walkouts better than advertiser boycotts Mass fan walkouts at stadiums will prove more effective than boycotting NFL advertisers. Organize mass exists and I guarantee you’ll beat the flag flouters at their own mass-media game. This is not to say you shouldn’t continue to throw your slippers at the TV…
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While national anthem protests may increase following Donald Trump’s explosive “get that son of a b***h off the field,” comments, the Dallas Cowboys are not expected to take part in any of the festivities: No Cowboys expected to protest, per Garrett_ even though players across league plan to do so…
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Sen. Lindsey Graham says he thinks the votes will be there to pass Obamacare repeal legislation he’s introduced with Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, saying they’re trying to devolve money and power out of Washington and return it to the states. “I think we’re going to get the votes,” the…
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VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing September 25, Monday Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
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