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Crime · LittletonThe 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting will be remembered Friday in a vigil on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.See the Story
12 students and teacher killed at Columbine to be remembered at 25th anniversary vigil
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Sanctions · WashingtonBy FATIMA HUSSEIN
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Bangkok-based plastics firm has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions. The U.S. Treasury announced the settlement on Friday. Treasury says the firm was engaging in a joint venture with an Iranian firm and giving “significant economic benefits” to Iran. The fines come as U.S. administration officials have announced plans to impose more sanctio…See the Story
Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations
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Miami, Florida · MiamiThe Miami Seaquarium filed a federal lawsuit Friday against Miami-Dade County, just two days before a deadline to vacate the Virginia Key property.It’s the latest volley in an ongoing battle between the troubled marine park and the county, which, citing U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection reports documenting a series of repeat violations, is pressing forward in its lease termination process, with an April 21 deadline.The lawsuit, filed in …See the Story
Miami Seaquarium sues county to stop eviction, claiming animals will ‘likely perish’ otherwise
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Lauderdale Lakes · Lauderdale LakesSeveral Broward County high school students were treated by paramedics on campus Friday after a pepper spray incident at their school, a spokeswoman for the school district confirmed.According to the spokeswoman, a fight broke out between students at Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, leading one student to deploy pepper spray.She said while several students were treated at the scene for exposure to pepper spray, no one was seriou…See the Story
Several students treated after pepper spray incident at Broward high school
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Doral · DoralThe two brothers who were critically injured in the mass shooting that occurred nearly two weeks ago at CityPlace Doral have filed a civil lawsuit. Ferraro Law Firm announced Wednesday they are representing siblings Yaniris and Miguel Jerez and pointing the finger of blame at CityPlace and Martini Bar.The lawsuit alleges negligent security measures were taken on the part of both the club and CityPlace Doral for their actions on the night of the …See the Story
Lawyers of CityPlace Doral shooting victims give update on latest lawsuit
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Crime · New HampshireThe man who blew the lid off decades of abuse allegations at New Hampshire’s youth detention center continued testifying at his civil trial Thursday, describing being treated for gonorrhea after being raped at age 15.See the Story
Ex-youth center resident testifies that counselor went from trusted father figure to horrific abuser
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Immigration · PhoenixA jury in southern Arizona was ordered to resume deliberation Friday in the trial of a rancher charged with fatally shooting an unarmed migrant on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border.Jurors received the case Thursday afternoon after a nearly one-month trial in a presidential election year that has drawn widespread interest in border security. George Alan Kelly, 75, is charged with second-degree murder in the January 30, 2023, shooting of Ga…See the Story
Jury weighs case against Arizona rancher in migrant killing
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Europe · GenevaThe World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile and left poorer countries scrambling to contain epidemics.
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UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases
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