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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

The Dinner That Turned into a Security Show

It was a night of fancy clothes and high-level chatter, but the glamour vanished quickly when security spotted a man sprinting toward the ballroom with weapons in hand. The White House Correspondents' Association dinner, a place where journalists and politicians mingle in suits, ended early after th

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

A quiet student’s surprising violent turn

Cole Allen wasn’t the kind of person people expected to make headlines for violence. The 31-year-old Torrance man had built a reputation as a polite, hardworking student who once designed an emergency brake for wheelchairs. His LinkedIn profile showed steady progress: a bachelor’s in mechanical engi

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Apr 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

Earth Day celebrations go ahead despite gloomy weather

The ACUA Earth Day Festival carried on as planned this year, even when the sky opened up and rain turned the grounds muddy. Instead of calling off the event, organizers decided to embrace the challenge. Attendees bundled up in jackets and boots, still showing up in good numbers. Many seemed to enjoy

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Yekaterinburg Apartment Tower

A Ukrainian drone hit a high‑rise building in Yekaterinburg, Russia’s fourth‑largest city, according to the regional governor. This is the first time a Ukrainian aircraft has struck the city since the war began. No one died, but several people were hurt and a woman had to go to hospital. The governo

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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

High school jazz band lights up stage with pro sax player

A group of Arkansas high school musicians is stepping into the spotlight this week, blending youthful energy with professional polish. The 20-piece big band, drawn from seven local high schools, marks its 10th year under the guidance of jazz educators and guest soloist Adam Larson, a saxophonist who

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

NBA Playoff Action Heats Up With Key Games This Weekend

Saturday brings a mix of must-watch matchups and surprising underdog stories in the NBA playoffs. The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic face off again in Game 3, with Detroit hoping to regain home-court advantage after splitting the first two games. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to sweep

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

From Baseball to Football: The Unusual Journey of Bryce Boettcher

Bryce Boettcher has done something most athletes can only dream of. He got picked twice in major drafts, but not for the same sport. First, he was chosen by a Major League Baseball team. Then, years later, an NFL team called his name. This kind of double career isn’t common, and it shows how rare it

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Apr 25 2026WEATHER

Storms Hit Eastern Michigan, Then a Dry Weekend and Mild Spring Ahead

Eastern Michigan faces a small chance of strong winds this afternoon. Forecasts say that areas east of I‑75, including Saginaw, the Thumb, Flint, Detroit and Ann Arbor, could see gusts up to 60 mph. The worst of the storms will arrive when temperatures are highest, between 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. In nor

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Betting on Politics and Weather Sparks Legal Storm

Political insiders are finding themselves in hot water after using prediction markets to gamble on high‑stakes events. A U. S. Army soldier, accused of exploiting classified data about the operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power, allegedly placed more than a dozen bets on

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Kosovo Court Hands Out Heavy Sentences in 2023 Border Attack Case

Three men received life or decades-long prison terms this week for their roles in a violent 2023 incident near Kosovo’s northern edge. Two were given full life sentences, while the third faces three decades behind bars after a court ruled they plotted to destabilize the region. Prosecutors described

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