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Politics Bleeding Green Nation
Eagles’ Jeffrey Lurie releases statement in response to Donald Trump comments
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie released a statement on Saturday evening following comments made by President Donald Trump. Trump recently called for NFL owners to fire players who protest during the national anthem. Here’s Lurie’s statement: The best of us lend our compassion and determination to the aid of others. Every day I see the genuine dedication and hard work of our players. And I support them as they take their courage, character, and commitment into our communities to make them better or to call attention to injustice. Having spoken with our players, I can attest to the great respect they have for our national anthem and all it represents. We at the Philadelphia Eagles firmly
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World HuffPost
The Radioactive Puppies Of Chernobyl Are Finally Getting The Help They Need
A viral video this week sheds light on a heart-rending situation: The radioactive puppies and dogs of Chernobyl.
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U.S. New York Post
Middle school teacher arrested for having sex with student - again
A former middle school gym teacher in Georgia was arrested for the second time this year for having sex with a student. Shawnetta D. Reece, 40, was taken into custody Thursday for engaging in sexual conduct with a high school senior in 2015, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The student was 18 years old at the time of the alleged relationship. The former Union County Middle School gym teacher was arrested at her Blairsville home. Authorities became aware of the relationship while investigating allegations that the teacher was sexually involved with a 15-year-old student in 2013. Reece was arrested Aug. 14 for the relationship with the 15-year-old. She was charged with child molestation
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Lifestyle Chicago Sun-Times
Dear Abby: Babysit my kids instead of partying with me, parents told
DEAR ABBY: Our daughter is celebrating her 50th birthday next month. Her husband, “Ben,” is throwing her a surprise party at a restaurant. We know because he has asked us to watch and feed the grandkids, who are in their teens. We have been taking care of the grandkids since they were born and have them anywhere from two to seven days a week, sometimes 24 hours a day, when their parents want a vacation without them. Over the years we have chauffeured them to doctor appointments, hair appointments, to and from school, sports functions, etc. Ben says he wants to make the party for adults only. I have mixed feelings about it. I feel left out because, after all, she is our daughter. Am I wrong? My
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Style Real Simple
10 Best Kids’ Halloween Costumes Under $20
Skip the trip to the costume store and order online.
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U.S. Good HousekeepingIf You Live in These Nine States, You'll Want to Apply for a Passport Before December
Update, September 22, 2017: If you live in any of the nine states that have driver's licenses that aren't compliant with the REAL ID federal security requirements, you'll want to start your passport application process long before the January 22, 2018 deadline arrives. In fact, the next two months are the ideal time for applying for a passport. According to the U.S. Department of State, October and November have the least amount of passport applications. Plus, if you apply then, you're more likely to get your passport back earlier in the estimated return window, which is typically 4-6 weeks. Original, 12/21/2016: If you're one of the many people venturing to the airport to visit family over the
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World USA Today
U.S. bombers, fighter jets counter 'reckless behavior' in show of force off North Korea coast
U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers and F-15 jets, flying in international waters, carried out a show of force Saturday off the coast of North Korea aimed at countering what the Pentagon called Pyongyang's "reckless behavior." The Pentagon said the operation was taking place at the farthest point north of the Demilitarized Zone, which separates North and South Korea, that any U.S. fighter or bomber aircraft has flown this century. Pentagon spokesperson Dana White said the operation was aimed at "underscoring the seriousness with which we take (North Korea's) reckless behavior." And late Saturday, President Trump took another personal dig at North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Trump tweeted, "Just heard
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Sep 24, 2017
You might feel as if youre on a wild goose chase today, or perhaps youre busy chasing ghosts. A spacey Mars-Neptune opposition activates your 12th House of Spiritual Mystery, turning hard cold reality...