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• Democrat Cox claims victory over California GOP Rep. Valadao

  28-11-2018 23:58
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrat T.J. Cox has claimed victory over Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao in a California farm belt House district.
  Cox trailed in the vote count until an update Monday put him ahead. Another update Wednesday pushed his lead to 506 votes, prompting him to declare the 21st District race over.
  Valadao did not immediately respond to Cox’s announcement.
  If Cox’s lead holds, Democrats would have a 46-7 advantage in the California congressional delegation.
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• Oklahoma has 4th All-Big 12 top offensive player in a row

  28-11-2018 23:55
  IRVING, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma has the Big 12’s top offensive player for the fourth season in a row.
  Sooners junior quarterback Kyler Murray was selected as the offensive player of the year when the Big 12 Conference released its postseason awards Wednesday. The awards are determined by the 10 league coaches who couldn’t vote for their own players.
  West Virginia junior linebacker David Long Jr. took the top defensive honor.Iowa State’s Matt Campbell and Oklahoma’s Li
  
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• UA Ranked No. 92 for America's Favorite Charity

  28-11-2018 23:52
  The Chronicle of Philanthropy that identifies the top 100 organizations that Americans are most willing to support named the University of Arizona number 92.
  UA was among only 41 universities and was the only university in Arizona on the list released Oct. 30.…
  
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• Weather IQ at Joseph E. White Elementary

  28-11-2018 23:49
  News 4 Tucson Weather IQ with Matt Brode at Joseph E. White Elementary.The post Weather IQ at Joseph E. White Elementary appeared first on KVOA.com.
  
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• Fire re-sign Schweinsteiger as designated player for 2019

  28-11-2018 23:46
  BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Fire have re-signed Bastian Schweinsteiger as a designated player for 2019, keeping the German star for at least one more season.
  The team announced the deal on Wednesday. Schweinsteiger earned $6.1 million last season, according to the MLS players union.
  In a statement, Schweinsteiger insists Chicago can win a championship and says “let’s raise a trophy.”
  The 34-year-old midfielder has seven goals and 12 assists in 55 regular-season ga
  
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• Jets’ Darnold limited at practice, hopeful about playing

  28-11-2018 23:41
  FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold was limited at practice, a positive sign after he had sat out team drills since injuring his right foot more than three weeks ago.
  The rookie says Wednesday he was a little sore after practice, but is hopeful he will be able to play Sunday at Tennessee after missing the Jets’ past two games.
  Darnold strained his foot against Miami on Nov. 4 and hadn’t previously thrown passes during quarterback drills during the ha
  
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• Hit the switch: Trumps light National Christmas Tree

  28-11-2018 23:39
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have lit the National Christmas Tree in the park behind the White House.
  It’s the 96th straight year for the presidential tradition.
  Mrs. Trump hit the switch to light the tree after her husband did a countdown from 10, urging audience members to join in.
  Trump declared: “Merry Christmas, everybody. We just have to say it all together: Merry, merry Christmas.”
  The first lighting took place on Christmas Eve in 1
  
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• Suns waive point guard Isaiah Canaan

  28-11-2018 23:38
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Isaiah Canaan.
  Canaan appeared in 19 games, 15 as a starter at point guard this season, but his playing time diminished as Devin Booker took over the starting point guard spot lately.
  Canaan is in his eighth NBA season. He has played for Houston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix, averaging 8.4 points per game in his career. His season was cut short a year ago by a gruesome ankle injury.
  Phoenix did not make any corresponding roste
  
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• Expert: Video doesn’t show shooting was justified

  28-11-2018 23:37
  CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago police sergeant says when he watches dashcam video of a white officer fatally shooting black teenager Laquan McDonald, he doesn’t see anything that would have justified pulling the trigger.
  Sgt. Larry Snelling testified Wednesday during the trial of an officer and two former officers accused of lying in police reports about what happened shortly before Officer Jason Van Dyke shot Laquan 16 times in 2014.
  Snelling’s testimony contradicts the officers, wh
  
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• Jury selection almost complete in white nationalist trial

  28-11-2018 23:35
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jury selection is nearly complete in the trial of an Ohio man accused of killing a woman during a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
  James Alex Fields Jr. is charged with first-degree murder and other crimes for allegedly driving his car into a crowd of counterprotesters in Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017. A 32-year-old woman was killed and dozens were injured.
  Fields has pleaded not guilty.
  The Daily Progress reports that Judge Richard Moore said Wednesday a
  
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• Five bodies recovered in deadly Indiana fire including children

  28-11-2018 23:31
  LOGANSPORT, Ind. (WTHR) — Investigators are releasing new information on a deadly house fire in Logansport believed to have killed six people, including four children.
  They have recovered five bodies including an adult male, an adult female and children. Investigators are still looking for more remains.
  The family provided Eyewitness News images of the mother Brandi Vail and some of the children.
  A source from Cass County at the scene tells us there is reason to believe Wednesday morning&r
  
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• PSG beats Liverpool 2-1 to get qualification back on track

  28-11-2018 23:24
  PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain showed its resilient side, beating Liverpool 2-1 Wednesday in a scrappy match to get its Champions League campaign back on track.
  The win moves PSG up to second place in Group C and drops Liverpool down to third, turning the pressure onto Juergen Klopp’s team heading into the last round of games.
  Left back Juan Bernat and Neymar gave PSG a deserved 2-0 lead against a static Liverpool side, whose only attacks in the first half were predictable and slow
  
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• Former KC GM Baird to join Mets’ front office, leave Red Sox

  28-11-2018 23:22
  NEW YORK (AP) — Former Kansas City general manager Allard Baird is joining the New York Mets as vice president and assistant general manager of scouting and player development.
  The Mets announced the move Wednesday. The 57-year-old Baird was the Royals’ general manager from June 2000 to May 2006.
  Baird had spent the past 12 years with Boston, first as assistant to the general manager. He became vice president of player personnel and professional scouting in 2011 and since January 201
  
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• Feds hit with $60 million claim over migrant infant who died after leaving detention center

  28-11-2018 23:16
   The mother of a toddler who died weeks after being released from the nation’s largest family detention center filed a legal claim seeking $60 million from the U.S. government for the child’s death.
  Attorneys for Yazmin Juárez submitted the claim against multiple agencies Tuesday. Juárez ‘s 1-year-old daughter, Mariee, died in May.A $40-million claim has also been filed against the city of Eloy, which operated a Texas detention facility. Courtesy :
  
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• Dodgers acquire reliever Adam McCreery from Braves for cash

  28-11-2018 23:15
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers have acquired left-handed pitcher Adam McCreery from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash.
  McCreery made his major league debut on Aug. 9 at Washington in his lone appearance with the Braves last season.
  He split the majority of the season between Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett, where he was a combined 2-5 with a 3.62 ERA in 42 games. He struck out 71 batters in 54 2/3 innings while limiting hitters to a .242 average.
  The 6-foot-9 lefty from La
  
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• Napoli beats Red Star 3-1 but will have to wait to progress

  28-11-2018 23:14
  NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Dries Mertens scored twice as Napoli comfortably saw off Red Star Belgrade 3-1 on Wednesday, but the Italian side will have to wait to book its place in the Champions League knockout stage.
  Marek Hamsik netted Napoli’s other goal, while Ben Nabouhane pulled a late goal back for Red Star. However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side still needs a point against Liverpool in the final round of group fixtures to guarantee advancement after Paris Saint-Germain beat the Engli
  
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• Possible resolution appears near in Russian agent case

  28-11-2018 23:13
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman accused of being a secret agent for the Russian government appears to be coming closer to a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors or other resolution of her criminal case.
  Court documents filed Wednesday say Maria Butina’s lawyers and federal prosecutors “remain optimistic about a pretrial resolution” of her case. A hearing is scheduled for next month.
  The 30-year-old gun-rights activist is accused of relaying intelligence on American officials and pol
  
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• Eriksen keeps Tottenham’s CL bid alive, sealing win vs Inter

  28-11-2018 23:09
  LONDON (AP) — Christian Eriksen kept Tottenham’s Champions League campaign alive by coming off the bench to clinch a 1-0 win over Inter Milan on Wednesday, leaving the progress of both teams uncertain heading into the final round in Group B.
  Until Eriksen’s 70th-minute entry at Wembley Stadium, Tottenham was being thwarted by an ultra-defensive Inter side that only needed a draw to advance to the Round of 16 and eliminate the London club.
  But Eriksen made an immediate contribut
  
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• Tucson Police offer tips to protect your gifts from Porch Pirates

  28-11-2018 23:07
  TUCSON –  As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year the Tucson Police Department reminds us that it’s also the prime season for Porch Pirates.
  Photo: Tucson Police Department
  With that in mind, Tucson PD posted several tips on Facebook to protect your gifts from thieves.
  1. Sign up for delivery alerts so you know when your delivery is scheduled – and when the package has been delivered.
  2. If you’re not able to be home when a package will be delivered, ask
  
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• Trump’s private plane clipped in parking mishap at LaGuardia

  28-11-2018 23:07
  NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s private jet has been involved in a fender bender at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
  Two people familiar with Wednesday morning’s incident tell The Associated Press a corporate jet maneuvering into a parking spot struck the wing of Trump’s parked Boeing 757.
  The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
  The Federal Aviation Administration referred reporters to the White House
  
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• Porto defeats Schalke 3-1 to win its Champions League group

  28-11-2018 23:06
  PORTO, Portugal (AP) — Porto extended its winning streak by defeating Schalke 3-1 on Wednesday to secure first place in Group D of the Champions League.
  The Portuguese champions picked up their ninth straight win with goals by Eder Militao and Jesus Corona three minutes apart early in the second half at Estadio do Dragao. Moussa Marega finished off the victory in stoppage time, shortly after Schalke pulled a goal back with a penalty converted by Nabil Bentaleb.
  Both teams had already advan
  
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• Younger school entry could set stage for ADHD diagnosis

  28-11-2018 23:05
  A study shows the youngest children in kindergarten are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in early grades.It’s an intriguing finding for parents on the fence about when to start their child in school.
  The study found younger students, especially boys, are also more likely to be started on medications for it and kept on the drugs longer. ADHD medications are generally safe, but can have harmful side effects.
  Researchers say doctors should be aware of
  
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• Senegalese diplomat says Chad president rejected $2M bribe

  28-11-2018 23:05
  NEW YORK (AP) — A former Senegalese foreign minister says the president of Chad became furious after a Hong Kong businessman tried to bribe him with $2 million amid discussions of oil rights.
  Cheikh Gadio, of Senegal, told a federal jury in New York on Wednesday that President Idriss Deby, of Chad, demanded an explanation after the cash turned up in gifts he received from a Chinese oil and gas conglomerate.
  Gadio’s testimony came on the third day of the bribery trial of Dr. Chi Ping
  
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• Jags’ Marrone has ‘high level of concern’ for injured Ramsey

  28-11-2018 23:03
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars could be without cornerback Jalen Ramsey against division rival Indianapolis on Sunday.
  Coach Doug Marrone says he has a “high level of concern” regarding Ramsey’s availability against the Colts. Ramsey missed practice Wednesday because of a knee injury and might not do any on-field work all week.
  Marrone says “we have two games in (five) days, and he has a legitimate thing that he’s dealing with. I think it&r
  
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• Dortmund draws with Brugge to reach Champions League last 16

  28-11-2018 23:02
  DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund guaranteed its spot in the Champions League knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Club Brugge on Wednesday.
  The result left Dortmund second in Group A, two points behind Atletico Madrid — which beat Monaco 2-0 earlier to advance — and five ahead of Brugge, which is assured of third place.
  Christian Pulisic and Marco Reus missed the best first-half chances for the Bundesliga leader. Pulisic fired straight at goalkeeper Ethan Horvath when
  
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• Lionel Messi leads Barcelona to 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven

  28-11-2018 23:00
  EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another as Barcelona beat PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Wednesday to secure top spot in Champions League Group B with one match left to play.
  Barcelona was already qualified for the next round before kicking off at PSV Stadium and was uncharacteristically scrappy at times until a moment of Messi magic finally gave his team the lead in the 61st minute.
  The Argentina star scored his 106th Champions League goal after a trademark dribbl
  
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• UN chief: G20 leaders need bolder action at critical time

  28-11-2018 22:57
  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has a message for leaders of the 20 major economic powers ahead of this week’s summit: take stronger leadership and bolder action to tackle critical problems from climate change to inequality at a time the world is facing “a crisis of confidence.”
  Before flying to Buenos Aires, Argentina to attend the Group of 20 meeting, the U.N. chief told reporters Wednesday it is imperative that countries work together to c
  
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• Police: Man who says he killed 90 admits DC-area slaying

  28-11-2018 22:56
  LAUREL, Md. (AP) — Police say a man who says he killed as many as 90 people has admitted killing a still-unidentified woman in Maryland more than 45 years ago.
  Prince George’s County Police announced Wednesday that cold case detectives interviewed Samuel Little this month after a Texas Ranger indicated Little killed someone in the Washington region in the 1970s. Police say the 78-year-old told detectives previously unreported details about an unsolved slaying in Laurel, Maryland.
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• Nightclub shooting survivors file lawsuit against club owner

  28-11-2018 22:53
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Nineteen people who survived a shooting last year at a Little Rock nightclub have filed a lawsuit against the club’s owners, alleging negligence in security and in staff training.
  Two survivors said at a press conference Wednesday that they believed Herman Lewis, who managed the club, and the property owners should have taken more steps to protect patrons.
  In July 2017, 25 people were shot and three others injured when dozens of rounds were fired during a per
  
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• Influx of Animals Surrendered to PACC

  28-11-2018 22:53
  On Tuesday last week Pima Animal Care Center took in 15 dogs who were surrendered by their owner after she was evicted. Today, PACC accepted 19 cats from another evicted homeowner. Currently the shelter is caring for more than 600 animals and needs community help to foster or adopt incoming pets.…
  
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• NJ Gunmen shoots woman 20 times in broad daylight

  28-11-2018 22:50
  TRENTON, N.J. (WCAU) – Two gunmen shot a woman 20 times, killing her in broad daylight on a Trenton, New Jersey, street Tuesday afternoon, police said.
  The shooting broke out around 2 p.m. in the 800 block of Stuyvesant Avenue, according to police. The victim, identified by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office as 19-year-old Shaela Johnson, was hit by gunfire multiple times in the head, torso and other parts of her body.
  She was pronounced dead at 2:16 p.m., police said.
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• Man convicted in drive-by shooting that killed Phoenix girl

  28-11-2018 22:48
  PHOENIX (AP) — A man has been convicted of first-degree murder in a 2015 drive-by shooting in west Phoenix that killed a teenage girl.
  Maricopa County prosecutors say a Superior Court jury on Wednesday also found 21-year-old Jason Lindsey guilty of drive-by shooting and three counts of aggravated assault.
  A sentencing date wasn’t immediately available.
  Lindsey was accused of firing a gun from the passenger-side window of an SUV at a sedan stopped at a red light in February 2015.
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• Texas State hires WVU assistant Spavital as head coach

  28-11-2018 22:47
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Texas State has hired West Virginia offensive coordinator Jake Spavital as its next head coach.
  Texas State announced the hiring Wednesday. Spavital succeeds Everett Withers, who was fired after winning just seven games in three seasons.
  Spavital guided one of the nation’s top offenses this season as No. 15 West Virginia went 8-3 and had a chance to play in the Big 12 title game until a 59-56 loss to No. 4 Oklahoma.
  Texas State plays in the Sun Belt Conferenc
  
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• CPB stops $484K cocaine smuggling attempt

  28-11-2018 22:46
  TUCSON – A man from Nogales, Sonora is facing criminal charges, after authorities said he tried to smuggle cocaine through the Port of Nogales.
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers said the 22-year-old man was coming through the port on Thanksgiving day, when a CBP canine alerted to the man’s Chevy SUV.
  Officers said they removed several packages of drugs hidden behind the vehicle’s radio.
  In all, authorities seized more than 20 pounds of cocaine, worth almost $484,000.
  
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• Kelly Clarkson announces Phoenix stop for upcoming tour

  28-11-2018 22:42
  PHOENIX – Kelly Clarkson fans, rejoice! The award-winning superstar has announced a stop in the Valley for her anticipated “Meaning of Life” tour.
  You watch her as a judge on “The Voice,” now you can see her in concert February 1, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale.
  Clarkson is set to perform at Gila River Arena in Glendale on Feb. 1, 2019, at 7 p.m. Joining Clarkson on tour will be Kelsea Ballerini and Brynn Cartelli.
  Tickets are currently on sale Clarkson&r
  
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• Food chain disruption eyed in Hawaii whale sighting decline

  28-11-2018 22:42
  HONOLULU (AP) — Federal officials say research into the decline of humpback whale sightings in Hawaii points to a disruption in the food chain that is likely caused by warmer ocean temperatures in the whales’ feeding grounds in Alaska.
  U.S. and international researchers, wildlife managers and federal officials are meeting Wednesday in Honolulu to discuss the decline.
  Christine Gabriele, a federal wildlife biologist who monitors humpbacks at Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, says d
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 2:39PM MST expiring November 30 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  28-11-2018 22:39
  * WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Totalsnow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected above 7000 feet.
  * WHERE…White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties.
  * WHEN…9 PM Thursday to noon Friday.
  * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Look for reduced visibilities at times insnow and blowing snow.A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow are likelywhich will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slipperyroads and limited visibilities…and
  
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• Gruden: ‘No guarantee’ Foster’s ever plays for Washington

  28-11-2018 22:39
  ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Coach Jay Gruden says the Washington Redskins will continue to investigate Rueben Foster’s legal problems amid the outcry from signing the linebacker following his domestic violence arrest.
  Gruden said Wednesday there is “no guarantee” Foster ever plays for Washington.
  The 24-year-old Foster was arrested Saturday night at San Francisco’s team hotel in Tampa and charged with one count of first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence. Washington was t
  
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• Senator: Pardoning Manafort would be an ‘abuse of power’

  28-11-2018 22:37
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Democrat on the Senate intelligence committee says if President Donald Trump pardons his former campaign chairman it would be a “blatant and unacceptable abuse of power.”
  Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia says in a tweet that the presidential pardon power is not a “personal tool” that the president can use to protect “himself and his friends.” The comments came in response to an interview Trump granted to the New York Post.
  Trump tol
  
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• Rebel flag on civil rights hero’s grave gets widow’s pardon

  28-11-2018 22:32
  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The 93-year-old widow of a slain civil rights activist in Mississippi says she forgives the person who draped a Confederate battle flag over her husband’s gravesite.
  Ellie Dahmer (DAY’-mur) tells The Associated Press on Wednesday that her family was told that the black woman who left the flag Tuesday did it to protest “how much hate was in that Confederate flag.”
  Vernon Dahmer is buried in south Mississippi’s Jones County. He died in Janu
  
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• Teen gets trapped in vault at abandoned Florida bank

  28-11-2018 22:21
  HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (NBC 6) –Crews were working to free a teen who accidentally got locked inside the vault of an abandoned bank in Hollywood Wednesday.
  A teen became stuck in an old Bank of America bank vault in Hollywood, Florida/ NBC 6
  Hollywood Fire Rescue responded to the old Bank of America at 901 South State Road 7 after the teen became trapped inside, officials said. Footage showed several fire rescue crews at the scene.
  Hollywood Police said the teen was with another boy when they tre
  
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• Pentagon identifies 3 servicemen killed in Afghanistan

  28-11-2018 22:20
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has released the names of three U.S. servicemen killed Tuesday by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
  They are Army Capt. Andrew Patrick Ross, age 29, of Lexington, Virginia; Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Michael Emond, age 39, of Brush Prairie, Washington; and Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, age 25, of Hookstown, Pennsylvania.
  They were killed in Ghazni province, an area where the Taliban is resurgent. It was the deadliest attack against U.S. forces in Afghanis
  
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• Lawsuit accuses toy maker Hasbro of misleading investors

  28-11-2018 22:19
  PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Pension funds are suing Hasbro Inc., alleging the toy maker misled investors about its financial health as executives sold millions of dollars of shares they held.
  The Providence Journal reports the City of Warren Police and Fire Retirement System in Michigan, and pension funds elsewhere, have sued Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Hasbro in federal court over losses they sustained in 2017.
  Hasbro spokeswoman Julie Duffy says that the claims are meritless and that the co
  
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• Eric Reid says he’s being excessively drug tested by NFL

  28-11-2018 22:16
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Eric Reid says he’s being targeted by the NFL because of his pending collusion case after being drug tested five times since signing with the Panthers on Sept. 27.
  Drug screenings throughout the NFL are random, but the Panthers safety says this year for him it has been “excessive.” He says in a normal 17-week season he’s tested “maybe twice.”
  Reid believes the extra tests are related to fallout from his collusion case against the N
  
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• Tagovailoa, Murray among 5 finalists for Camp player of year

  28-11-2018 22:14
  Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray are among the five finalists named Wednesday for the Walter Camp national player of the award.
  Joining the two Heisman Trophy contenders as finalists are West Virginia quarterback Will Grier, Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew and Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen.
  Tagovailoa has led the top-ranked Crimson Tide to the Southeastern Conference championship game and has thrown 36 touchdowns and just two interceptions. M
  
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• The Latest: Cuomo calls Trump tunnel meeting productive

  28-11-2018 22:06
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Latest on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s meeting with Trump about funding for a new rail tunnel (all times local):
  5:40 p.m.
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he had a “productive” meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss long-stalled proposals to build a new rail tunnel below the Hudson River.
  The Democrat briefed reporters in Manhattan after returning from the White House meeting, which also included Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Tru
  
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• Party with the Pets at Pima Animal Care Center

  28-11-2018 21:34
  Pima Animal Care Center is throwing a party to give thanks to the community for making their new buildings possible and supporting the lifesaving work they do.Because of voters who approved proposition 415 in 2014, PACC now runs a modern animal care facility that saves many lives.
  Party with the Pets will be on Dec. 2 to from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include behind the scenes tours every hour throughout the event, activities for kids, music, giveaways, adoptions specials, a dedicatio
  
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• Donations to liberal group swelled during Trump’s first year

  28-11-2018 21:20
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly released tax records show that anonymous donors gave more than $79 million to a liberal nonprofit during President Donald Trump’s first year in office.
  The money helped fuel opposition to Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and build support for a slew of other progressive causes.
  The contributions in 2017 to the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a tax-exempt social welfare organization, represented a sharp increase over the $21 million it collected in 2
  
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• PACC takes in 19 cats after family evicted

  28-11-2018 21:14
  Courtesy: Pima Animal Care CenterCourtesy: Pima Animal Care CenterCourtesy: Pima Animal Care CenterCourtesy: Pima Animal Care CenterCourtesy: Pima Animal Care CenterTUCSON –The Pima Animal Care Center is taking in 19 cats after their family was evicted.
  PACC is asking for the community’s support in adopting or fostering some of its existing animals. The shelter has 584 other animals in need of homes.
  According to a news release, the cats range in age from kittens to adults and are cu
  
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• Not just jobs riding on fate of GM plant after Trump promise

  28-11-2018 21:09
  LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — The fate of a General Motors assembly plant in Ohio is being closely watched in what’s become a high-stakes decision for workers and political leaders all the way up to President Donald Trump.
  GM is cutting 14,000 workers in North America and looking at closing five factories as part of a massive restructuring announced this week.
  Among the factories targeted is its Lordstown plant, where GM says production of the Chevy Cruze will stop in March.
  The plant is a
  
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