Why the school shooting could have been stopped

Why the school shooting could have been stopped

Parents whose children are apprehended by the police during school emergencies say they feel that school resource officers play an important role in maintaining order and preventing mass shootings. They also are concerned that…

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus undergoes chemo for throat cancer

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Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus undergoes chemo for throat cancer

Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus announced Wednesday that he is being treated for throat cancer. His publicist released a statement saying that doctors had initially diagnosed the 39-year-old with a “ductal nodule” in his throat…

US statehood and independence

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US statehood and independence

Question: How many states are there in the US? The answer: Less than two. Statehood is an idea that has captured the imaginations of many Americans, but two states were granted independence earlier this…

Europe’s most awe-inspiring monuments to architecture

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Europe’s most awe-inspiring monuments to architecture

Europeans have a deep fascination with architecture, and while the mountains may be great for hiking, Europe’s architectural jewels are best appreciated when you are submerged underwater. Here are the best of them, in…

Canada health officials report 25 cases of deadly flu

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Canada health officials report 25 cases of deadly flu

All of the provinces reported cases of the deadly respiratory virus Monday, but Ontario’s numbers were higher than some Canadian provinces. The Canada Health Measures Network’s map showed 12 cases of the respiratory illness…