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1 dead, several injured after ride malfunction at Ohio State Fair

Ray Downs, United Press International Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (UPI) -- At least one man was killed and seven were injured after a ride malfunctioned at the Ohio State Fair Wednesday, authorities said. The Columbus Fire Division said the riders were thrown from the Fire Ball ride on Wednesday night, reported the Columbus Dispatch. The dead man was killed immediately, officials said. Five of the injured were in critical condition and two were stable. One of the injured is a 13-year-old girl, reported WSYX-TV. Battalion […]

todayJuly 26, 2017

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Wary Libertarians sense opportunities with Trump administration’s dysfunction

Chris Moody, CNN Writer LAS VEGAS (CNN) -- If there's one person relishing in Washington's Trump-era dysfunction, it's Libertarian Party Chairman Nicholas Sarwark, who sees the tumult as a prime recruitment opportunity. "I have to give thanks to Donald Trump and the Republican Party," said Sarwark, a former defense attorney who has led the Libertarian Party since 2014. "Their success in getting control of government and then showing that they can't do anything once they have that control has been […]

todayJuly 25, 2017

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O.J. Simpson placed in protective custody after parole decision

Daniel Uria, United Press International Writer LOVELOCK, Nev. (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson was placed in protective custody for the months leading to his release from prison after being granted parole. Nevada Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Keast told CNN Simpson was moved out of the general inmate population Friday to special housing away from the other inmates at the Lovelock Correctional Center for his own safety after Thursday's parole hearing. "His parole could make him a target here. He just has two and […]

todayJuly 22, 2017

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Possible ‘FAKE NEWS’ service? Facebook plans subscription service for news articles

Allen Cone, United Press International Writer MENLO PARK, Calif. (UPI) -- Facebook plans to launch a subscription service for news stories, possibly testing the change as early as October. Campbell Brown, the head of the social media giant's news partnerships, said Facebook is working on the news product, which would have a paywall. "We are in early talks with several news publishers about how we might better support subscription business models on Facebook," Brown told TechCrunch in a statement. "As part of the […]

todayJuly 19, 2017

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Lochte cleared of charges stemming from Rio gas station incident

Eric DuVall United Press International RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (UPI) -- A Brazilian appellate court cleared U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte of criminal charges after police alleged Lochte exaggerated claims of an armed robbery at a Rio gas station during the 2016 Games. The incident began when Lochte, 32, and three U.S. swimming teammates, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen, were returning from a party celebrating the end of the swimming competition at the Rio Games. Lochte told NBC News in an interview […]

todayJuly 15, 2017

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Olde Tyme Tractor Show kicks off in Hillsboro this weekend

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Olde Tyme Tractor Show will be held this weekend, July 15 and 16 at Lake Glenn Shoals Park.  The show, celebrating 22 years in operation, is sponsored by the Montgomery County Farm Bureau. Registration will begins each day at 9 AM, with no entry fee and exhibitors will receive a show button. Antique tractors and equipment manufactured in prior to and including 1982, restored or unrestored are welcome. Any farm-related items such as stationary engines, […]

todayJuly 11, 2017

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UPDATE: Matt Hughes stable after train collision

RAYMOND/SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Officials with the Illinois State Police are still investigating a major collision between a truck and train on Beelers Trail in Raymond. A family statement made Sunday morning, June 18, noted some positive news: Our family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support. Please understand that there are many false reports out there by people who say they are close to the family. We will post another update here when we have more news. Matt […]

todayJune 24, 2017

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Former Vanderbilt football player found guilty of rape

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A grand jury found a former Vanderbilt University football player of raping an unconscious female student in a teammate's dorm room back stemming from a 2013 incident in a Nashville courtroom Friday. The jury, after 15 hours of deliberations, found 23-year-old Brandon Banks guilty on charges of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual assault. The case against Banks stoked simmering concerns about sexual assault on college campuses by student-athletes. Sentencing will take place on August 18, where Banks […]

todayJune 24, 2017

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Save Time, Buy Online: Illinois State Fair Gate & Parking Now Available for Online Purchase

Ticket scanning now an option at all Illinois State Fair gates SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois State Fair continues its trek into the digital age by offering an online payment option for gate admission, parking passes and mega passes this year with more features to be added in addition to last year's unveiling of a new mobile app that allows fair attendees to customize their visit to the state fairgrounds. In addition to purchasing advance tickets, attendees will also have the option […]

todayJune 23, 2017

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