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A California family once refused to sell land needed for the 1960 Winter Olympics; the state offered $103,000, but the owner demanded $440,000

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A California family once refused to sell land needed for the 1960 Winter Olympics; the state offered $103,000, but the owner demanded $440,000

​Representative Image of contrasting visions for Squaw Valley, featuring Olympic infrastructure alongside preserved natural landscapes (AI-generated image) Wayne Poulsen was the man who found Squaw Valley in the first place. In 1943, he and his wife Sandy bought 640 acres there from the Southern Pacific Railroad, and by 1948 he had partnered with New York … Read more

What is ‘command hallucination’? Lindsay Clancy’s mental state on day of killings explained by forensic psychiatrist

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Lindsay Clancy speaks with her lawyer Kevin Reddington during proceedings in her murder trial, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 20, 2026. Josh Reynolds/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

Lindsay Clancy was suffering from a “command hallucination” at the time she killed her children, a forensic psychiatrist told the jury in her trial. The Massachusetts mother is facing three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months. Lindsay Clancy speaks with her lawyer Kevin Reddington … Read more

H-1B hiring row: Chip Roy presses Texas State over foreign worker’s contract renewal over American hires

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U.S. Representative Chip Roy is demanding answers from Texas State University over its decision to renew the employment of an H-1B visa holder (REUTERS)

Republican Rep. Chip Roy is demanding answers from Texas State University over its decision to renew the employment of an H-1B visa holder, questioning whether the university gave qualified American workers a fair opportunity to compete for the position. U.S. Representative Chip Roy is demanding answers from Texas State University over its decision to renew … Read more

US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol

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US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol

US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offense Thursday after she told an FBI informant she “wanted to destroy” the New York State Capitol buildings, court filings showed. US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol Located in Albany near the Canadian … Read more

In 1916, a Texas woman left six acres of riverbank for the public; her governor son later added 250 acres and the tiny gift helped create Texas’ first state park

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In 1916, a Texas woman left six acres of riverbank for the public; her governor son later added 250 acres and the tiny gift helped create Texas' first state park

Mother Neff State Park (Image Credit: Wikipedia) In 1916, a small piece of land along Texas’ Leon River became the starting point for what would eventually become the state’s first state park. Isabella Neff, known locally as Mother Neff, had long welcomed neighbours and community groups to the riverbank for picnics, gatherings, fishing and other … Read more

Carlisle Airport crash: Videos emerge after Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and small plane collide; watch

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Representational. (Unsplash)

A helicopter with the Pennsylvania State Police and a small plane collided at the Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania’s Cumberland County on Wednesday afternoon. Videos showed tragic scenes at the sight of the crash as first responders attended to the scene. Representational. (Unsplash) Carlisle Airport has been closed down amid the rescue operation after the crash. … Read more

Who is Paul Robinson? Penn State cocaine case puts lawyer father accused of hiding evidence in focus

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Paul Robinson is a Pennsylvania-based lawyer who specializes in transportation, commercial, construction, and insurance law. (PA Attorney General)

Paul Robinson, father of an alleged ringleader in a Penn State University drug ring investigation, has been charged with helping conceal evidence connected to the case. Paul faces felony charges of tampering with evidence and hindering apprehension. Paul Robinson is a Pennsylvania-based lawyer who specializes in transportation, commercial, construction, and insurance law. (PA Attorney General) … Read more

What’s happening at Virginia State University? Multiple injured amid shooting, campus under lockdown

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Virginia State University is on lockdown following a shooting that injured multiple people near the Quad Annexes. (Image for representation/AFP)

Virginia State University shooting: Authorities reported on Friday that police are conducting an investigation into a shooting at Virginia State University, which resulted in several individuals being injured. Virginia State University is on lockdown following a shooting that injured multiple people near the Quad Annexes. (Image for representation/AFP) The incident occurred near the Quad Annexes, … Read more

Libya’s Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Islamic State, sources say

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Libya's Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Islamic State, sources say

* Pilot Kevin Rideout was handed to Libyan authorities late on Thursday Libya’s Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Islamic State, sources say * US hostage was held by an Islamic State affiliate active in the Sahel * Freeing US hostage was top priority for Trump administration in the Sahel … Read more

US has revoked over 175k visas amid Trump’s immigration crackdown: State Department

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Over 175,000 visas have been revoked by the U.S. State Department under Trump's administration due to various violations, including criminal activities. This initiative is part of a broader immigration crackdown, (Getty Images via AFP)

The U.S. State Department said on Monday it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals under President Donald Trump’s administration, as it continues a sweeping immigration crackdown that has stripped travel and immigration privileges from tens of thousands more people. Over 175,000 visas have been revoked by the U.S. State Department under Trump’s … Read more