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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State group
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers acted alone, the FBI said Thursday, ...
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, December 29, 2024 3:47 pm
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Today in History: August 24, Hurricane Andrew strikes Florida
Today is Saturday, Aug. 24, the 237th day of 2024. There are 129 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 24, 1992, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, August 23, 2024 11:00 pm
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Today in History: August 23, farm workers’ “Salad Bowl strike”
Today is Friday, Aug. 23, the 236th day of 2024. There are 130 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug 23, 1970, ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:00 pm
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Today in History: August 22, first America’s Cup trophy
Today is Thursday, Aug. 22, the 235th day of 2024. There are 131 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 22, 1851, ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 11:00 pm
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Today in History: August 21, Nat Turner launches rebellion
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 21, the 234th day of 2024. There are 132 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 21, 1831, ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 11:00 pm
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Today in History: August 20, Soviets invade Czechoslovakia
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 20, the 233rd day of 2024. There are 133 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 20, 1968, ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 19, 2024 11:00 pm
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Today in History: August 19, last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq
Today is Monday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2024. There are 134 days left in the year. Today in History: On Aug. 19, 2010, ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, August 18, 2024 11:00 pm
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Today in History: August 18, 19th Amendment gives women the vote
Today is Sunday, Aug. 18, the 231st day of 2024. There are 135 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 18, 1920, ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, August 17, 2024 11:00 pm
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Dave Says: On one condition …
Dear Dave: How do you feel about people taking money out of savings to pay off credit cards? I have an emergency fund in place, ...