Pinellas sheriff’s deputies find body of missing paddleboarder:

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Apr 25

Biden campaign opens Hillsborough office, says it’s serious about Florida: But polls show the campaign has work to do.

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Apr 18

Pinellas schools to offer day care for district employees starting in July: If the initiative succeeds at the Pinellas Secondary School site, it could expand in ...

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Apr 23

Tampa Bay school districts preparing new cellphone rules for this fall: Officials in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough are getting closer to zero-use rules as ...

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Apr 20

Where is Taylor Swift’s new song ‘Florida!!!’ really taking us?: Slather on your sunscreen. A Floridian breaks down the eighth track of “The Tortured Poets ...

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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'

Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.

Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.

Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.

HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.

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Apr 22

St. Petersburg, Pinellas County look to rein in short-term rentals: Both want to look at new registration systems to keep better track of properties listed ...

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Apr 12

'HELP' sign on beach points rescuers to men stuck nine days on remote Pacific atoll

apnews.com/article/help-island-atoll-pacific-coast-guard-acfe972c9e6735ab0a6e12b033f959f8

Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves

Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.

The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.

Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.

Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.

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Apr 19

Review: Taylor Swift’s new song ‘Florida!!!’ captures our wild and wooly state: In her new song “Florida!!!”, Taylor Swift paints a portrait of an alluring state ...

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/19/where-is-taylor-swifts-new-song-florida-really-taking-us/

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Apr 16

Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/

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Apr 21

Can DeSantis-ousted prosecutor Andrew Warren win reelection?: At Tampa’s Martin Luther King Jr. Parade last year — a must-attend event for local pols — here came ...

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/21/its-official-andrew-warren-is-running-now-does-he-have-chance/

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Apr 21

Wells, Maine residents rally to save treasured buoy: An 8,000 pound, 12-foot tall buoy washed up in Wells, Maine, on April 4. The US Coast Guard then decided to ...

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Apr 17

Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/

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Apr 15

Ohio River near Pittsburgh is closed as crews search for missing barge, one of 26 that broke loose

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Apr 24

Mother, child found dead in Town ‘N Country, Hillsborough deputies say: Deputies believe the woman died by suicide and were waiting for autopsy results to ...

tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/24/woman-toddler-found-dead-town-n-country-hillsborough-deputies-say/

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Apr 18

Pregnant Disney cruise passenger airlifted by Coast Guard after medical emergency

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Apr 10

US Coast Guard says boardings of Chinese fishing vessels in South Pacific legal: The U.S. Coast Guard has rejected comments by a Chinese diplomat that its recent ...

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Apr 19

Here’s how Florida’s tourist tax, big for Rays and beaches, works: When visitors stay overnight, their spending supports local marketing and attractions — and ...

tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2024/04/17/florida-tourist-bed-tax-tampa-bay-rays/

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4-Year-Old Girl And Mother Found Dead In 'Gruesome' Stabbing At Florida Home: Surveillance footage cited in court filings reportedly shows the victim ...

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Apr 11

Florida can’t ban teacher from asking students to use her preferred pronouns, judge rules

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/11/florida-pronouns-teacher

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Apr 11

Coast Guard Academy cadets disciplined over homework cheating accusations: Officials say 55 U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets have been disciplined for sharing ...

apnews.com/article/coast-guard-academy-cheating-discipline-45936eaac254c05b62a2b9f3bf9505f5

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Apr 15

Body of 4th Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered as feds start criminal probe and others launch new investigations

cnn.com/2024/04/15/us/francis-scott-key-bridge-investigation/

Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident

The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.

Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.

Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.

President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.

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Apr 16

Company believes it found sunken barge in Ohio River near Pittsburgh, one of 26 that got loose

apnews.com/article/barges-break-loose-ohio-river-pittsburgh-48ce86b36212bba72bda15376f728441

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Apr 22

Two teens, 14 and 17, die in murder-suicide at drug-fueled party, Florida cops say

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Apr 14

Stranded sailors rescued after making 'HELP' sign with leaves: A sign calling for "HELP" made from palm tree leaves saved a crew of sailors who had been stranded ...

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Apr 20

In Clearwater, construction nears on $45M downtown transit center: A land swap between the city and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority helped clear a major ...

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Apr 18

Inside the military’s response to the Baltimore bridge collapse: Inside a Baltimore cruise terminal last week, dozens of military personnel were spread out ...

thehill.com/policy/defense/4601227-military-response-baltimore-bridge-collapse/

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Apr 25

Florida Manhunt: Suspect on the Loose After 'Brutal' Murders: The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for suspect Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc, 31 ...

newsweek.com/florida-manhunt-angel-gabriel-cuz-choc-murder-suspect-1894262

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Coast Guard resumes search for missing man Jeffrey Kale after boat was found off NC coast

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Apr 16

After decades-long wait, Lealman’s ‘crown jewel’ park will get upgrades: More than $10 million will go into adding playgrounds, sports fields ...

tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2024/04/15/lealman-raymond-h-neri-community-park-improvements/

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Apr 16

Pasco schools don’t offer flag football. Some girls want that to change: Students and parents plan to make their case at a Tuesday school board meeting.

tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/15/pasco-schools-dont-offer-flag-football-some-girls-want-that-change/

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Apr 15

Pinellas schools are sending thousands more kids on field trips this year: It’s part of a plan by Superintendent Kevin Hendrick to help students find more ...

tampabay.com/news/education/2024/04/13/pinellas-schools-are-sending-thousands-more-kids-field-trips-this-year/

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Apr 11

Residents sue to stop ‘gerrymandered’ Tampa Bay Senate districts: Tampa Bay has long had a Senate district crossing the bay.

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/10/florida-redistricting-legislature-aclu-desantis-lawsuit/

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Apr 08

US Coast Guard gives all clear after Louisiana spill response: The Unified Command completed a line integrity test on the Main Pass Oil Gathering (MPOG) ...

reuters.com/world/us/us-coast-guard-gives-all-clear-after-louisiana-spill-response-2024-04-08/

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Apr 11

WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing as Biden meets with leaders of Japan and Philippines

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Apr 09

Missing Florida GOP leader trashed hotel room while family searched for him: After George Riley Jr. was kicked out of a Kissimmee hotel and later found by ...

tampabay.com/news/florida/2024/04/09/missing-florida-gop-leader-trashed-hotel-room-while-family-searched-him/

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Apr 24

Why are so few Haitian refugees arriving by boat in Florida? DeSantis has a theory — and claims credit

sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/why-are-so-few-haitian-refugees-arriving-by-boat-in-florida-desantis-has-a-theory-and-claims-credit/

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Apr 20

Durant High School teacher had sexual relationship with student, deputies say: Jaime Hernandez Cabrera, 25, first connected with the girl on social media in ...

tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/04/19/durant-high-school-florida-teacher-arrested/

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Apr 09

Best counties to live in Florida: Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Florida.

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Apr 20

Found only in Tampa Bay, a rare flower is no longer endangered. Is that good? : Federal wildlife officials say golden aster populations have recovered ...

tampabay.com/news/environment/2024/04/16/florida-golden-aster-flower-plant-chrysopsis-floridana/

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Apr 12

Transgender woman files to run for Florida House seat: Democrat Ashley Brundage has opened a campaign account to run for a Hillsborough County seat in the state ...

orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/transgender-woman-files-to-run-for-florida-house-seat/

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Apr 18

5 ways you can honor Earth Day in Tampa Bay this weekend: Here are some ideas for reducing your carbon footprint while also spending time with the family.

tampabay.com/life-culture/2024/04/16/earth-day-tampa-st-petersburg-things-to-do/

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Apr 22

Hillsborough land-use activist to challenge Hagan for County Commission: Melissa Nordbeck has been an active opponent of plans for a large-scale residential ...

tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/21/hillsborough-land-use-activist-challenge-hagan-county-commission/

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Apr 22

Facing Trump scorn, Hillsborough U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee hauls in cash: Lee was the only GOP member of Florida’s congressional delegation to back Ron DeSantis’ bid ...

tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/20/facing-trump-scorn-hillsborough-us-rep-laurel-lee-hauls-cash/

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Apr 08

FDNY at fault in fire boat crash that killed visiting Belgian firefighter, Coast Guard finds

nydailynews.com/2024/04/07/fdny-at-fault-in-fire-boat-crash-that-killed-visiting-belgian-firefighter-coast-guard-finds/

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Apr 10

Levion Parker ID’d as Man Who Jumped to Death on Royal Caribbean Cruise: Witnesses said he appeared drunk and was fighting with his dad, according to reports.

thedailybeast.com/levion-parker-idd-as-man-who-jumped-to-death-on-royal-caribbean-cruise

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Apr 23

Hillsborough Tax Collector Nancy Millan picks up Republican challenger: Carmen Gay, a Navy veteran from Valrico, is a first-time candidate for office.

tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/22/hillsborough-tax-collector-nancy-millan-picks-up-republican-challenger/

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Apr 21

Hillsborough commissioners come together on half-penny sales tax : With discussion on what the Community Investment Tax should and shouldn’t include ...

tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/17/hillsborough-commissioners-come-together-half-penny-sales-tax/

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Apr 10

Bill Dudley, longtime Pinellas coach, teacher and public servant, dies at 80: Best known simply as “Coach,” the former City Council and school board member ...

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charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287830800.html

Apr 20

Man tries and fails to rob a 7-Eleven, then chokes jogger unconscious, Florida cops say

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Miami Herald

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Apr 18

Boat captain leading 30-person tour falls overboard while drunk, Florida cops say

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Apr 19

Biker hit 145 mph while fleeing cops during motorcycle detail, reports say: Another motorcyclist hit speeds of more than 100 mph on Gandy Boulevard before he ...

tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/04/19/pinellas-motorcycle-detail-sheriffs-office-fhp-clearwater-largo/

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Apr 16

California pilot and his dog survive plane crash after swimming to shore: The Piper PA-32, a single engine plane, crashed off the coast across from Trump’s LA ...

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Apr 24

The strange but true tale of dueling polls in the Rays stadium saga: John Romano | A survey by a non-partisan political group says voters hate the deal ...

tampabay.com/sports/2024/04/23/rays-stadium-debate-polls-tropicana-field-st-petersburg-pinellas-county/

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Apr 12

Florida GOP names interim executive director as George Riley seeks help: The announcement was made Friday by party chairperson Evan Power.

tampabay.com/news/florida/2024/04/12/executive-director-rpof-gop-george-riley-bill-helmich-evan-power/

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Apr 20

Hillsborough leaders greenlight carbon capture proposal: County commissioners approved the measure in a 5-2 vote. Environmental groups issued a final warning.

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Apr 15

Michelin Guide in Florida: Everything you need to know about how it works: For the third year in a row, Tampa restaurants have a chance to snag a coveted ...

tampabay.com/life-culture/food/2024/04/15/michelin-guide-florida-everything-you-need-know-about-how-it-works/

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Apr 08

What Tampa Bay lawmakers are saying about Florida’s 6-week abortion ban: Democrats are bashing Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna over their abortion ...

tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/08/florida-6-week-abortion-ban-rick-scott-anna-paulina-luna-rubio/

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Apr 08

BayCare to build its first hospital in Manatee County: BayCare Hospital Manatee will bring 154 beds and an emergency room to an area within easy reach of the ...

tampabay.com/news/health/2024/04/03/baycare-hospital-manatee-nonprofit/

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Apr 16

WATCH: Video shows employee’s sparkler igniting tiki hut at Tampa’s Mamajuana Cafe

tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/04/16/mamajuana-cafe-tampa-fire-tiki-hut/

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Apr 18

How dozens of golf carts started vanishing around Pinellas County: “I went into the kitchen and looked out the window and the golf cart was gone,” one St ...

tampabay.com/news/crime/2024/04/17/golf-cart-thefts-pinellas-county-florida/

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Apr 11

Can old Brandon home with secret rooms inspire historic preservation?: Built in 1928, the owners say it would have been razed had they not bought it ...

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Firefighters still working on destructive fire at historic Oceanside pier: The fire was “an all-hands-on-deck” situation. The response included 144 firefighters ...

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Apr 11

Live updates: Watches and warnings as storms roll into Tampa Bay: The stormy weather could bring flooding and gusty winds, according to forecasters.

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Apr 10

Florida student aid requests plunge. How many will delay or skip college?: Applications for federal college grants and loans are down 33% in the state ...

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Computer-generated fake nudes discovered by victims on the internet, Florida cops say

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Apr 22

Fisherman disappears, leaving phone on boat and engines running, MD officials say

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Apr 20

Man engaged in sex acts with teen, then got job as teacher at her school, Florida cops say

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Apr 19

Recognizing racist past, Tampa to create reconciliation committee: More than three years after the Tampa City Council formally apologized for the city’s racist ...

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Apr 12

Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations - The Mainichi

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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach

President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.

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Apr 19

Several dozen ships lost propulsion in Maryland waters before Key Bridge collapse: ‘You’re basically just drifting’

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Apr 18

Which of NC’s 6 historic working lighthouses will be open for climbing this year? A guide

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The Globe and Mail

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Apr 11

Biden to meet with Philippines, Japanese leaders as worry grows about Chinese action in Indo-Pacific

Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Apr 16

Stranded sailors wrote 'HELP' on the beach of a remote island and it actually got them rescued

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The Advocate

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Apr 18

Massive cargo ship narrowly avoided 2 Mississippi River crashes in Louisiana in 2 days

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Apr 15

Coast guard seizes 460 pounds of illegally caught red snapper: The U.S. Coast Guard seized around 460 pounds of red snappers and three sharks after intercepting ...

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Apr 12

Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

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Apr 13

Missing angler’s boat found far off North Carolina — with no one aboard, officials say

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Apr 16

First new west coast navy ship in 25 years arrives at CFB Esquimalt: Several members from the west coast who had flown to Halifax in January to begin work on the ...

timescolonist.com/local-news/first-new-west-coast-navy-ship-in-25-years-arrives-at-cfb-esquimalt-8604590

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Sun-Sentinel

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Apr 15

Broward County names new animal care director: Broward County has named a new director for its embattled Animal Care and Adoption Center ...

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San Francisco Chronicle

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Apr 14

Boat capsizes off S.F. beach; four rescued from water.: A vessel three miles off the coast of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach capsized, with four people pulled from ...

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Apr 13

Tampa senior living facility files for bankruptcy, second in 8 years: Residents are being forced to leave Unisen Senior Living, previously known as University ...

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