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by: Patch

Good News In Essex County: Brave Cops + New Friends + Entrepreneur

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by: AFP

Fake New York Times headline circulates after new pope elected

After Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV and the first pontiff from the United States, an image spread across social media that claimed to show a New York Times headline saying he helped establish an autonomous zone for demonstrators protesting police brutality in 2020 in Seattle, Washington. This is false; the newspaper told AFP the supposed is fabricated and was never published on its website.

by: HuffPost

With A New Pope, 'Conclave' Becomes The Most Relevant Movie Of The Year

The Oscar-winning drama detailed the secret process of selecting a new pope just in time for the real thing.

by: NDTV

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by: WMUR

Certain canned beans sold in New Hampshire have been recalled

Canned beans that were sold in New Hampshire are being recalled.

by: WHTM

Imprisoned former Franklin County constable facing new charges

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by: WGME

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by: MLB

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by: Adweek

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by: Parade

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by: Forbes

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by: Adweek

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by: WMUR

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by: WMUR

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by: WMUR

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by: FanSided

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by: ESPN

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by: ZDNet

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by: WLWT

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by: Motorsport

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by: Snopes

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by: NPR

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by: MLB

Nimmo's wife Chelsea a 'rock star' new mother

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by: WGME

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by: People

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by: PBS

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by: WMUR

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by: Newsweek

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by: People

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by: WMUR

Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets demands

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by: WGME

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by: National Hockey League

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by: Glamour

Cameron Esposito Is Finding the Humor in Her Bipolar Disorder

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by: Inverse

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by: Fox News

Fox News goes inside New Jersey ICE facility stormed by Democrats

by: NDTV

Major General's "Left Foot Forward" Quip At Key Defence Briefing On Op Sindoor

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by: Cleveland.com

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by: CNN

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by: The New York Times

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by: sportskeeda.com

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by: Athlon Sports

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by: sportskeeda.com

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by: The Financial Times

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by: yahoo.com

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by: moneycontrol.com

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by: Dallas Morning News

Who's counting? Explaining little quirks in Social Security law in 1,000 words

Simple questions don't always get simple answers.

by: Reuters

At Sunday Mass in New York, Americans celebrate their new pope

Excitement rippled through New York City's St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sunday morning, the first since an American was picked to lead the Roman Catholic Church in a selection that surprised and delighted many of his countrymen and women. At Sunday Mass, the landmark, Gothic-style church - the focal point of Catholicism in the most populous U.S. city - was brimming with worshippers eager to celebrate the unexpected achievement of Chicago native Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV. On the steps leading to the cathedral gates, Patrick Sheridan, who came to the Mass from Jersey, stood alongside his wife Mary.

by: sportskeeda.com

When Jay Bilas spoke on former Indiana HC Bob Knight's "personality quirks": "He never wore a seatbelt"

College basketball analyst Jay Bilas had a great relationship with late Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight, working together at ESPN.

Imprisoned former Franklin County constable facing new charges

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Former Franklin County Constable Timothy Heefner is facing charges as he awaits trial for hundreds of human trafficking-related charges. According to the Chambersburg Police Department, on January 22, 2025, officers were notified of reported media articles regarding Heefner's prior arrest, where he faces over 700 charges relating to human trafficking. Police […]
The article from Yahoo News discusses the case of Steven W. Black, a former Franklin County constable who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the government. Black, who served as constable from 2014 to 2018, pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and tax evasion. He admitted to embezzling over $100,000 in fees that were supposed to be turned over to Franklin County. Additionally, Black failed to report this income on his tax returns. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, who also ordered Black to pay restitution. The case was investigated by the FBI and the Internal Revenue Service, highlighting issues of corruption and misuse of public office.

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