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• Former SC Deputy Charged With Misconduct, Assault, Battery

  27-02-2021 23:56
  A former sheriff’s deputy in South Carolina has been charged for his alleged role in a July incident where he was accused of unlawfully arresting someone, leaving that person injured.
  
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• AP Top Stories February 27 P

  27-02-2021 23:51
  Here are the top stories for Saturday, February 27th: Biden hails House passage of $1.9T virus bill; VP Harris: "Baton is now in our hands"; New Yorkers rally in support of Asian-Americans. (Feb. 27)      
  
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• Hastings Police Officers Shoot Wanted Man in Nebraska

  27-02-2021 23:49
  Authorities say officers from the Hastings Police Department in Nebraska shot a man while attempting to take him into custody.
  
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• Sasse blasts party for 'weird worship of one dude' after Nebraska GOP rebukes him for impeachment vote

  27-02-2021 23:45 via rss.cnn.com
  
  The Nebraska Republican Party rebuked Sen. Ben Sasse on Saturday for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump, the latest Republican in Congress to face backlash from a state party.
  
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• 'If he dies, he dies': Suspect in stabbing of Asian man in New York City told authorities

  27-02-2021 23:45 via nbcnews.com
  
  "This case is every New Yorker's worst nightmare....to be attacked by a complete and total stranger with a large knife for no reason at all," an assistant D.A. said.
  
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• New Zealand's Auckland Starts Second Lockdown in Month

  27-02-2021 23:43
  
  MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, woke up on Sunday morning to a second lockdown in a month as health authorities try to...
  
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• New Zealand's Auckland Starts Second COVID-19 Lockdown This Month

  27-02-2021 23:43
  
  By Lidia KellyMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Exactly one year after New Zealand recorded its first coronavirus case, the country's biggest city, Auckland,...
  
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• A Michigan teacher wanted to use a BLM at School curriculum. She says the district said no, so she resigned.

  27-02-2021 23:43
  
  Michigan's Mason School District said teachers are encouraged to discuss diversity, inclusion with approved Black History resources.      
  
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• Florida Toddler Saves Father’s Life by Accidentally Dialing 911

  27-02-2021 23:40
  
  Police in Florida believe a toddler who accidentally dialed 911 saved his father’s life on Tuesday. Hernando County Sheriff’s deputy Nathan Kent was dispatched to an apartment complex in Spring Hill, Florida, just before 11 a.m. after a 911 call came in, WTOG-TV reported. “[Dispatchers] could hear a kid playing on the phone, so we…
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• Juneau Residents Warned of Dangerous 'Historic Avalanches'

  27-02-2021 23:38
  An “extreme” danger warning has been issued in Juneau for Saturday evening with the potential for “historic avalanches” in residential areas.
  
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• Meeker County Shooting Leaves One Man Dead

  27-02-2021 23:34
  Authorities in Meeker County say one man is dead after a shooting at a residence in Acton Township.
  
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• New Mexico House Speaker Seeks Dismissal of Ethics Complaint

  27-02-2021 23:31
  
  Attorneys for New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf have asked the State Ethics Commission to dismiss a complaint that a retired judge filed against the Santa Fe Democrat over his sponsoring legislation potentially helping his law practice.
  
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• Airline Pilot Reports UFO in New Mexico; FBI ‘aware’ of call

  27-02-2021 23:31
  
  An American Airlines pilot reported seeing a “long cylindrical object” over New Mexico during a flight last weekend. The pilot was bound for Phoenix from Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon when the flight crew spotted the unusual object flying overhead, according to a radio transmission intercepted by self-described “stealth chaser” Steve Douglass on his blog, Deep…
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• 'No effect': Even record freeze couldn't eradicate Texas' toughest invasive species, experts say

  27-02-2021 23:29
  Zebra mussels, which are small but prolific invasive mollusks, managed to survive Texas' freezing temperatures and record snowfall.      
  
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• New Mexico Seeks Pot Legalization Amid Discord on Oversight

  27-02-2021 23:23
  
  Several proposals to legalize marijuana are competing for support in the New Mexico state Senate with three weeks left to send a bill to the governor.
  
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• Students Abducted From Nigerian School 2 Weeks Ago Freed

  27-02-2021 23:22
  
  Students, teachers and relatives abducted two weeks ago from a school in northern Nigeria have been freed.
  
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• Cops Do Nothing as Men Pull Dad Out of Home at Gunpoint, Invade His Home and Terrorize His Young Family

  27-02-2021 23:22
  
  One of the most important ideas underlying American political philosophy is the social contract. In essence, it is the argument that when we form or accept a government, that government is obligated to protect our rights as humans. In exchange, we will forgo vigilante justice in favor of the rule of law. Apparently, some members…
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• Woman Charged in Connection With 2 Chicago Carjackings

  27-02-2021 23:17
  A 36-year-old woman has been arrested following two Chicago carjackings, including one where an 8-year-old boy jumped from an SUV to escape.
  
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• Weighing bid for California governor, Grenell to meet with Trump Saturday

  27-02-2021 23:16 via rss.cnn.com
  
  Richard Grenell, who is expected to meet with former President Donald Trump Saturday, may consider a run for California governor if efforts to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom succeed in garnering enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, according to a source familiar with the situation.
  
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• Lockheed Martin Plant Closing Means 90 Years of Work to End

  27-02-2021 23:15
  Defense contractor Lockheed Martin’s plans to close a plant in Maryland will mean the end of more than 90 years of company manufacturing at the site.
  
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• Virginia Man Convicted of Murder for Strangling Wife

  27-02-2021 23:14
  A Virginia man has been convicted of murder and now faces up to life in prison for strangling his wife with his hands and some pajama pants.
  
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• Missouri Must Pay Planned Parenthood $140,000 in Legal Fees

  27-02-2021 23:12
  A failed bid to shut down Missouri’s lone abortion provider will cost the state $140,000.
  
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• New Yorkers rally in support of Asian-Americans

  27-02-2021 23:11
  Leading political figures in New York attended a rally in Manhattan Saturday in support of the Asian-American community targeted in random acts of violence recently. (Feb. 27)      
  
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• New GOP Bill Aims to Protect Second Amendment Rights of Veterans

  27-02-2021 23:11
  
  It’s no secret that the Democratic Party has been the enemy of gun rights for decades. What’s not as well-known, however, is that these efforts have pushed the Department of Veterans Affairs into the same mindset. According to a 2016 article by The Hill, the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act was passed in 1994 to…
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• Third Person Arrested Stemming From Toddler's Fentanyl Death

  27-02-2021 23:03
  The U.S. Marshals Service says a third person has been arrested stemming from the death of a toddler who ingested fentanyl while her parents used heroin inside a vehicle in New Hampshire.
  
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• Olympic Gymnast Hernandez Enjoys Solid Return at Winter Cup

  27-02-2021 23:03
  
  Two-time Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez is back on the competition floor.
  
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• Illini Win 74-69 as Wisconsin's Trice-Led Rally Falls Short

  27-02-2021 23:01
  
  Kofi Cockburn scored 19 points and No. 5 Illinois held off Wisconsin to win 74-69 and complete its first regular-season sweep in this series since 2005.
  
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• Trump could target Kevin McCarthy in CPAC speech: report

  27-02-2021 22:55 via foxnews.com
  
  Former President Trump is fighting mad at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., over his support of Rep. Liz Cheney’s number three leadership spot in the House GOP.
  
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• Son of former Green Bay Packer loses dad's Super Bowl ring

  27-02-2021 22:53 via foxnews.com
  
  The son of a former Green Bay Packer says he is heartbroken after losing his father’s Super Bowl II ring, and he is offering a $5,000 reward for its return.
  
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• Dominican Republic to Construct Fence Along Border With Haiti

  27-02-2021 22:51
  
  SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) - The Dominican Republic will begin constructing a fence along its 376-kilometer (234 mi) border with Haiti later this year...
  
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• Alabama Governor Offers $5K Rewards in 2 Unsolved Murders

  27-02-2021 22:50
  Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has put up $5,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in two unsolved killings.
  
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• Washington Capitals take 3-0 lead, beat NJ Devils 5-2

  27-02-2021 22:46 via foxnews.com
  
  Garnet Hathaway and Daniel Sprong scored in the opening 5:06, the streaking Washington Capitals built a big lead and held off the slumping New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday.
  
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• These are the states reopening, rolling back mask mandates amid coronavirus pandemic

  27-02-2021 22:45 via foxnews.com
  
  States are rolling back more and more coronavirus restrictions as vaccines become available and the number of positive cases trends downward nationwide. 
  
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• Myanmar's U.N. Ambassador Vows to Fight After Junta Fired Him

  27-02-2021 22:44
  
  By Michelle NicholsNEW YORK (Reuters) - Myanmar's United Nations envoy in New York vowed to fight on Saturday after the junta fired him for urging...
  
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• Kyrie Irving is often misunderstood, Nets teammate says

  27-02-2021 22:44 via foxnews.com
  
  The Brooklyn Nets enter Saturday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks riding an eight-game winning streak. They are easily one of the best teams in all of basketball, and they have an opportunity to take home the NBA title in 2021.
  
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• Nelly Korda Leads LPGA as Sorenstam Falls to Bottom of Pack

  27-02-2021 22:42
  
  Nelly Korda is one shot ahead going into the final round of the Gainbridge LPGA.
  
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• Biden: A statement on Saudi Arabia coming Monday

  27-02-2021 22:41
  US President Joe Biden on Saturday answered a single question about whether he will punish the Saudi crown prince following the Khashoggi report. (Feb. 27)      
  
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• Flames beat Ottawa 6-3 to end Senators’ 3-game win streak

  27-02-2021 22:40 via foxnews.com
  
  The Calgary Flames used a balanced scoring attack, getting goals from six players in a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
  
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• Missouri State Expects Fall Semester to Be 'Close to Normal'

  27-02-2021 22:38
  Missouri State University President Clif Smart says he anticipates an August start to the new school year that will be as close to normal.
  
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• About 30 Vehicles Involved in Pileup on Icy Montana Bridge

  27-02-2021 22:36
  Dozens of vehicles crashed into each other on an icy interstate highway bridge over the Yellowstone River outside Billings, Montana, making the span appear like a wrecking yard with mashed cars and trucks.
  
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• Four People Planning to Fish Fall Through Ice; One Drowns

  27-02-2021 22:28
  A man likely drowned after he and three others fell through ice while checking a lake for fishing.
  
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• Texas parents reunited with quadruplets after ice storm kept them apart for 8 days

  27-02-2021 22:27 via foxnews.com
  
  The children were in the NICU after they were born prematurely.
  
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• House Fire in Central Indiana Leaves 3 Children Injured

  27-02-2021 22:23
  Three children have been injured in a house fire northeast of Kokomo in central Indiana.
  
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• CPAC speaker Kristi Noem: What to know about the Governor of South Dakota

  27-02-2021 22:22 via foxnews.com
  
  South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who has gained a national profile due to her refusal to order an economic shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, will speak at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday in Orlando, Fla. 
  
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• Spain: Violence Flares Back up at Protests for Jailed Rapper

  27-02-2021 22:20
  
  Protests have again turned violent in Barcelona as supporters of an imprisoned Spanish rap artist returned to the streets after a brief respite.
  
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• Doctor Appears in Court Video Call While Performing Surgery

  27-02-2021 22:17
  The Medical Board of California says it will investigate a plastic surgeon who appeared in a videoconference for his traffic violation trial while operating.
  
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• Coast Guard Searches for Missing Single-Engine Plane

  27-02-2021 22:16
  The Federal Aviation Administration says a single-engine plane with at least one person on board has gone missing off the coast of Boca Raton.
  
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• Democrats release plan to bring back earmarks

  27-02-2021 22:13 via foxnews.com
  
  The House Appropriation Committee unveiled a plan to bring back earmarks Friday, rebranding them as “community project funding.”
  
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• Texas mother dies in freak crash when wheel smashes through windshield

  27-02-2021 22:07 via foxnews.com
  
  A Texas mother of two died Thursday night when the front tire of a truck driving in front of her randomly separated and flew into her windshield, FOX 26 Houston reports. 
  
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• Embattled GOP Congresswoman Reveals Who Republicans Attacking Trump Are Really Insulting

  27-02-2021 22:05
  
  Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia argued Saturday that Republicans who attack former President Donald Trump are really attacking the American people who support him. Greene has become a controversial figure due to her past support for a number of debunked, fringe conspiracy theories. The congresswoman, who was stripped of her committee assignments earlier…
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