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OtherMar 19

Reports Detail Child Sexual Abuse at West Midlands Mini-Marts Over Decade

BBC investigation reveals reports of children as young as 11 being sexually abused at mini-marts in West Midlands, with cases spanning 10 years.

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OtherApr 9

Maine School District Reinstates Pledge of Allegiance After Legal Challenge

A Maine school district restored the Pledge of Allegiance following a lawsuit from a father and son claiming students lacked opportunity to recite it.

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OtherApr 30

Trader Joe's Busiest NYC Location Closes Indefinitely for Renovations

The heavily trafficked Trader Joe's store in New York City has temporarily shuttered for renovation work, disappointing regular customers.

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OtherApr 6

300-Year-Old Cannon Discovered by Construction Workers in Hull

Construction workers in Kingston upon Hull unearthed a rare 300-year-old cast-iron cannon, marking only the third such discovery in three decades.

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OtherMar 12

18-Year-Old Arrested in Bomb Attack Near NYC Mayor's Residence

Emir Balat, 18, faces terrorism charges after allegedly conducting a homemade bomb attack near Gracie Mansion in New York City.

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OtherApr 5

Southern California Woman Pays Thousands After Alleged Tow Truck Scam

A Southern California woman was allegedly scammed by a tow truck driver following a traffic accident, forcing her to pay thousands to recover her vehicle.

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OtherApr 4

Small plane makes emergency landing on Pennsylvania interstate

A small aircraft conducted an emergency landing on Interstate 78 in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday morning.

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OtherApr 4

Two Separate Controversies Emerge Over Religious Service Access and Mural Cancellation

HuffPost faced criticism for reporting on Pentagon Good Friday service access, while a Providence artist says his refugee tribute mural was canceled.

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OtherApr 4

Kansas town opens first public library after $4.6 million anonymous donation

Frontenac, Kansas received an unexpected $4.6 million donation from a couple who wished for a library to be built in the community of 3,000 residents.

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OtherMar 11

Judge declares mistrial after therapy dog enters jury room during animal cruelty trial

A federal judge declared a mistrial when a courthouse therapy dog wandered into the jury room and was petted by jurors during a case involving animal cruelty.

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OtherApr 1

Two Separate Shooting Incidents Reported in Los Angeles and Bristol

Police responded to shooting incidents in East Los Angeles and Bristol, with one suspect fleeing and another person hospitalized with serious injuries.

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OtherMar 6

BBC Breakfast Presenter Robbed of £7,000 Rolex in London Street Attack

BBC Breakfast host Ben Thompson was targeted by a gang of six men who stole his expensive watch while he walked in Mayfair.

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OtherMar 29

Pop Mart Signs Fifth Avenue Lease; Serafina Takes Over Former Rosie O'Grady Space

Chinese toy company Pop Mart secured a Fifth Avenue location while Serafina Restaurant Group leased a Midtown building.

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OtherMar 27

Judge confronts defendant who joined court hearing while driving

A Detroit woman was reprimanded by a judge after appearing to drive during a virtual court hearing, initially denying she was behind the wheel.

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OtherMar 27

Professional cornhole player waives extradition in fatal shooting case

A quadruple amputee professional cornhole player waived extradition from Virginia to face murder charges in Maryland.

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