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Scholarship program recognizes 25 students overcoming obstacles

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Twenty-five area high school seniors inspired countless families with their courage to overcome hardships and tragedies Friday. Their tales were shared at the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis’ 42nd Annual Abe Lincoln Scholarship Awards Banquet. The students were nominated by their high schools for facing challenges ranging from mental health issues to sudden tragedy and crime. “I put a

LIVE STREAM: Gorsuch Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing, Day 2

Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing enters its second day today, March 21. The first day of the hearing consisted mostly of opening statements from Gorsuch and the 20 Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Today’s hearing will begin Gorsuch’s testimony and questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Today’s hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m Eastern, although some places

Millions of dollars for repairs at Muncie schools now gone

MUNCIE, Ind. – More than $9 million meant for repairs at Muncie Community Schools is not available now, according to the district superintendent. The funds were acquired through a bond in 2014 and meant specifically for repairs at several schools. District leaders say the money was used to cover cash flow problems over the years. The issues at some aging

I want American interests and Trump wants Saudi dollars

Hillary Clinton said that Donald Trump has just started to understand the value of Saudi petrodollars, turning a blind eye on JUSTA. The peace, Security and Justice Community twitter page (@PSJCommunity) posted a statement quoted from Hillary Clinton, former US secretary of State, saying: “Donald Trump has just started to understand the value of Saudi petrodollars, turning a blind eye

Paris Orly Airport: Assailant Shouted ‘I’m Here to Die in the Name of Allah’

PARIS — A man holding a gun on a French female soldier at Orly Airport shouted, “I am here to die in the name of Allah … There will be deaths,” before two of the soldier’s comrades shot the attacker dead Saturday morning, a prosecutor told reporters. None of the soldiers were wounded, Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins said. The suspect,

Report: Trump Adviser’s Husband Picked for Justice Post

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has chosen the husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway to head the civil division of the Justice Department. The Wall Street Journal reports that George Conway was chosen to head the office that has responsibility for defending the administration’s proposed travel ban and defending lawsuits filed against the administration. Conway is a partner

Snowmobile crash kills Pottsville man in Schuylkill County

SCHYULKILL HAVEN, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa — A Pottsville man is dead after he lost control of his snowmobile Friday night. Dennis G. Keefer III, 22, was driving a snowmobile aroun 11:30 p.m. on Second Mountain near Weiser State Game Lands in Wayne Township when he lost control and struck a tree Schuylkill County Assistant Coroner Debra Detweiler responded to the

Republicans at odds over how to overhaul Medicaid

WASHINGTON — The House Republican health care bill has competition from another GOP group, governors with their own proposal on how to overhaul Medicaid for low-income people. They’re hoping Republican senators will find their ideas more persuasive. It’s a gradual approach, with additional options for states. It’s likely to involve more federal spending than the House bill, but also keep

Hiker Finds Human Remains Near Moraga Creek

MORAGA (AP) — Authorities say a hiker found human remains near a creek in a secluded area close to the border between the cities of Moraga and Lafayette. The East Bay Times reports Moraga police say the remains were found in a spot only accessible by foot or by a 4-wheel drive vehicle. The hiker led investigators from the Moraga

Soccer team signs goalkeeper who murdered ex-girlfriend, fed her to dogs

Watch Video After serving seven years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend and feeding her to dogs, Brazilian goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes de Souza is controversially back in the game, signed by Brazilian club Boa Esporte for two years. Fans and sponsors of the Brazilian second-division team quickly denounced the move but so far Boa Esporte isn’t backing down. In a

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