National News
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5 fruit-friendly facts for National Blueberry Pie Day: 'Healthy' and 'tasty'
National Blueberry Pie Day is celebrated each year on April 28. Here are five fun facts that you may not have known about blueberries and blueberry pie.
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Super Bowl-winning quarterback explains why Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr was 'brilliant'
The Atlanta Falcons have been heavily criticized for selecting Michael Penix Jr. in the NFL Draft, but Super Bowl champion Trent Dilfer says it was "brilliant."
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NFL's Roger Goodell talks possibly moving Super Bowl to Presidents' Day weekend
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell theorized last week the NFL could move to an 18-game schedule and push the Super Bowl to Presidents' Day weekend.
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GWU students stand up to anti-Israel protestors, warn faculty are 'indoctrinating' kids with 'lies and hate'
George Washington University students Richard Li and Sabrina Soffer weigh in on the unprecedented rise in antisemitism that is plaguing college campuses.
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Texas pregnancy center provides faith-centered 'holistic care' for women in crisis
A pregnancy center in Austin, Texas, has a "holistic" and "complete" approach to care of women in need, working in tandem with an OB-GYN clinic that helps fund its programs.
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Friday court date could determine fate of Americans arrested for bringing ammo to Turks and Caicos
Ryan and Valerie Watson, who were both arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo was discovered in Ryan's carry-on bag, discussed what awaits their family in the future.
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Comedian Russell Brand announces he is getting baptized: ‘I’m taking the plunge’
Comedian Russell Brand recently announced on social media that he would be receiving the Christian sacrament of baptism on April 28, calling it "very exciting."
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Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein among 100 arrested protesting at Washington University
Green Party 2024 presidential candidate Jill Stein advertised her arrest at a campus protest on social media Saturday, sharing video of the incident.
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Chicago police ID suspect wanted in murder of Officer Luis Huesca, offer $100K reward
A manhunt continues for Xavier L. Tate Jr., 22, after he was identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca on April 21.
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RFK Jr. challenges Trump to debate after 'Democrat plant' accusation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded to former President Trump's accusation that he's a "Democrat plant," challenging the presumptive GOP nominee to a debate.
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Climate activist who defaced sculpture at National Gallery of Art charged
A climate activist who smeared paint on the protective case of Edgar Degas' "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" sculpture at Washington, D.C.’s National Gallery of Art was charged.
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Los Angeles County deputy dies following medical emergency at station, sheriff's department says
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was pronounced dead after he was unresponsive at a station Saturday afternoon, according to the sheriff's department.
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Georgia man fatally shoots ex-wife before shooting her new husband, himself at shopping plaza: Police
A Georgia man allegedly fatally shot his ex-wife before shooting her new husband and himself at a shopping plaza Saturday night. The suspect was in critical condition.
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Dems disagree on whether party has antisemitism problem
Democrats are divided on whether the party has an issue with antisemitism, as many vulnerable elected officials face tough re-election match ups in November.
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Dangerous storms result in flash flooding, severe weather over Southern Plains
More life-threatening severe weather is expected over the Southern Plains, following reports of twisters ripping through the nation's heartland on Friday.
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White House correspondents' dinner features jabs at Biden's age, Trump's legal woes, mainstream media
The annual White House correspondents' dinner was held Saturday, as President Biden, politicians, journalists and celebrities came together for an election year roast.
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'Yellowstone' star teases 'best season finale in history,' promises fans it's 'worth the wait'
"Yellowstone" star Ian Bohen promised fans that they can expect "the best series finale in history" when the hit show returns for its fifth and final season.
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British tourist has hand, thigh severed after being mauled by bull shark in Caribbean: 'Lucky to be alive'
A 64-year-old British tourist is in a "stable" condition after he was mauled by a bull shark in the Caribbean Island of Tobago.
Events
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SIYB Basketball Clinics at ARCC
Low-cost basketball clinics for grades 3-8
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Dearborn County Historical Society Charity Bingo
Bingo to support the Vance Tousey House, Headquarters of the Dearborn County Historical Society
at Dearborn Adult Center
This is the second such incident in as many weeks.
Students gathered at Milan Park to complete service projects.
The event will take place May 16-18.
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The hope is that attendees will put themselves on track for qualifying for their first USA National Junior Team.
Report missing scores and stats to news@eaglecountryonline.com.
