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Wisconsin officials were set to demolish an 1897 jail museum for about $259,000; after a last-minute preservation push, the county board voted 26-1 to delay demolition for three months

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Wisconsin officials were set to demolish an 1897 jail museum for about $259,000; after a last-minute preservation push, the county board voted 26-1 to delay demolition for three months

Photo credit: Trip Advisor Wisconsin officials were set to demolish an 1897 jail museum for about $259,000, but a last-minute preservation push changed the timeline. After a lengthy public session in Neillsville, the Clark County Board voted 26 to 1 to delay the demolition decision for three months, giving preservation advocates more time to present … Read more

Fort Hood shooting reports: Army officials confirm no active shooter at base; details of incident emerge

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Fort Hood in Texas was under attention Saturday afternoon after reports circulated online claiming that at least three active shooters were at the Army installation. Reports of active shooters at Fort Hood remain unconfirmed as officials investigate. (Unsplash) The reports also claimed that people on the post were ordered to shelter in place. However, Army … Read more

In 1997, Texas mixed discarded roofing shingles into two 1,000-foot Highway 31 test sections; years later, officials said their performance was comparable to conventional asphalt

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In 1997, Texas mixed discarded roofing shingles into two 1,000-foot Highway 31 test sections; years later, officials said their performance was comparable to conventional asphalt

Highway engineers in Texas have shown that discarded household roofing shingles can be recycled into durable road surfaces that perform as well as standard asphalt after years of heavy traffic. In 1997, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) built two 1,000-foot test sections along State Highway 31 in the Dallas District using hot mix asphalt … Read more

Lie detectors, 50 officials and a leak hunt: Inside Pentagon’s growing paranoia over Iran

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The US government has reportedly subjected roughly 50 members of the military’s Joint Staff to lie detector tests as investigators hunt for officials suspected of leaking classified information to journalists, including details about dwindling US ammunition supplies during the war with Iran. Donald Trump has gone beyond efforts to stop unauthorised disclosures, calling media coverage … Read more

In the 1980s, Michael Jackson put his 2,700-acre California ranch under an agricultural preservation programme; years later, officials found an amusement park, a zoo and other unapproved developments

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In the 1980s, Michael Jackson put his 2,700-acre California ranch under an agricultural preservation programme; years later, officials found an amusement park, a zoo and other unapproved developments

Michael Jackson‘s sprawling Neverland Ranch in California benefited for years from a state agricultural land-preservation programme that reduced its property-tax burden, but the arrangement came under scrutiny after county officials discovered extensive development on parts of the estate. The roughly 2,700-acre ranch in Santa Barbara County included Jackson’s home, an amusement park, zoo and other … Read more

Pakistan hospital fire: 8 officials suspended over deaths of 14 newborns

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Pakistan hospital fire: 8 officials suspended over deaths of 14 newborns

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the suspension of eight officials and directed that criminal proceedings be initiated against those found responsible for a fire that killed 14 newborns at a hospital in Islamabad, his office said on Saturday.Sharif issued the orders after an interim report by an investigative committee found serious lapses in … Read more

Alaska officials identify 4 men killed in a small plane crash near coastal town

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Alaska officials identify 4 men killed in a small plane crash near coastal town

The pilot and three passengers killed when a small plane crashed in shallow waters near a remote coastal town in Alaska have been identified. Alaska officials identify 4 men killed in a small plane crash near coastal town Alaska Department of Public Safety on Thursday identified the pilot as Eric Middlebrook, 68 of Anchorage. It … Read more

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

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US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal … Read more

Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say

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Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones struck a shopping center in the city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine on Friday, killing 14 people and wounding scores of others, authorities said. Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say The shopping mall strikes, plus two other separate Russian … Read more

Gaza health officials say Israeli strike on police station kills nine

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Gaza health officials say Israeli strike on police station kills nine

Gaza health officials said an Israeli strike on the municipal police headquarters in Gaza City killed nine people including a child on Wednesday, while the Israeli military said it had targeted a Hamas commander. Gaza health officials say Israeli strike on police station kills nine Attacks have continued in the Palestinian territory in recent days, … Read more