Non-IT News Thread
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Australian officials 'paid people smugglers' - Amnesty
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US police officer fired for student assault in South Carolina
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US defence blimp on the loose
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Georgia Tech: Student Who Was Missing for 2 Days Jumped Onto Moving Train, Report Says
James Hubert was found alive in a ditch two days after going missing after a sorority party, news outlets reported. A source told CBS46 that Hubert jumped off a bridge onto a moving train.
#justgeorgiathings
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Washington State Patrol: Trooper Tickets Man Using 'Zombie Baby' to Drive in Carpool Lane, Officials Say
"At least he's in the [Halloween] spirit," Washington State Trooper Guy Gill tweeted, along with a photo of the zombie doll. The driver was fined $136 for the offense, reports say.
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Bullitt County, Kentucky: Judge Dismisses Case Against Man Who Shot Neighbor's Drone
William H. Merideth was cleared of first-degree endangerment and criminal mischief charges Monday, news outlets reported. He was arrested in July for shooting the drone while it hovered over his yard.
The drone was ruled to be an invasion of privacy. A rather important case.
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This implies, of course, that the shooter can now countersue for wrongful suit, invasion of privacy and any costs associated like the bullet and such.
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Interstate 69 in Michigan: Car Veers Off Highway and Crashes Onto Local Home's Roof, Report Says
The driver was unhurt after he lost control of his car near Shiawassee County and landed on top of a roof that was near a hill and level to the ground, The Argus-Press of Owosso reported.
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Columbus Junction, Iowa: High School Runner Gets Disqualified for Helping Competitor Who Collapsed
Davis County senior Zach Hougland won first place at a meet last Thursday after stopping to help Mediapolis senior Garret Hinson, but both runners were disqualified per Iowa state athletic rules.
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Washington Square Mall: At Least 3 People Injured in Shooting at Indianapolis Mall, Police Say
The incident took place inside a common area at the mall, police said Wednesday. Authorities said the suspect, who is not in custody, opened fire on a man he knew.
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Live Oak, Florida: Police Officer Arrested on Child Pornography Charges, Officials Say
Sgt. Kyle Kirby was arrested by the FBI Wednesday morning following a search of his home, reports say. The FBI will further investigate Kirby’s involvement with the community's local youth.
http://i1.wp.com/sostrenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/copchild.jpg
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I wonder why they felt the need to zoom in, just a tiny bit, when the first picture was plenty good.
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Nepal has elected its first female president...
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Sam Sarpong: Supermodel, Actor and Musician Dies at 40 After Jumping Off Bridge, Official Says
Sarpong died Wednesday after jumping off a bridge in Pasadena, Calif., a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said. He was known for modeling for Tommy Hilfiger.
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Atacama Desert: Flowers Bloom in Chilean Desert After Historic Rainfall
The Atacama Desert in Chile, the driest non-polar desert on Earth, has become covered with flowers after rainfall linked to El Niño weather. The bloom is expected to be over sometime in November.
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