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Read MoreFive police officers killed in Dallas, Texas during sniper attack
Sunday, July 10, 2016 On Thursday, five police officers were killed and seven were injured after a sniper attacked a public protest march in downtown Dallas, Texas. Sources indicate at least three other people were taken into custody for questioning relating to the attack. The march was held to protest the shooting deaths of Alton […]
Read MorePoll of 100 million votes names new Seven Wonders of the World
Sunday, July 8, 2007 In 1999, Bernard Weber started the New7Wonders foundation, and eight years, 200 candidates and 100 million votes later, seven man-made structures now have something in common – they all hold the title of ‘Wonder’. Weber claims he started the foundation to ensure that “everybody can decide what the new seven wonders […]
Read MoreQuestions To Ask Roofing Specialists In Tucson, Az
byAlma Abell If you have noticed that your roof needs repairs, then you have probably begun looking for a qualified specialist who can give you a quote and complete the work for you. There are few things more frustrating than a roof that doesn’t do its job as leaking water in your home is not […]
Read MoreWikinews interviews biologist Chris Simon about periodical cicadas
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 In May, periodical cicadas with 17 years life cycle emerged on the East Coast of the USA after underground development as juveniles since 1996. Researchers and scientists worked to map and study the rare wave, and the locals prepared for the noisy event. First recorded in 1666, the Magicicada septendecim species […]
Read MoreThe Importance Of Hiring A Lawyer In Wichita, Ks For A Dui Charge
Read An Opinion On: Excavator Auckland Excavator For Sale byAlma Abell When you are charged with a DUI, it is important you are careful in how you proceed. Even though you may be charged with committing a crime, this does not mean you do not still hold rights. Many people end up experiencing problems with […]
Read MoreSenator Ted Stevens loses re-election bid in Alaska ballot
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Alaskan U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, who turned 85 yesterday, narrowly lost his re-election bid to Mark Begich, the Democratic Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska. Meanwhile, as Alaska’s counting of the November 4 election is almost complete, Democratic challenger for the US House of Representatives, Ethan Berkowitz, conceded to incumbent Don Young, the […]
Read MoreOakland, California record release party catches fire
Sunday, December 4, 2016 A fire broke out at a record release party in Oakland, California late on Friday night. Nine were confirmed dead the following morning with the death toll rising to 24 the next day. The warehouse, known as Ghost Ship, was hosting a party for the release of the newest album by […]
Read MoreG20 protests: Inside a labour march
Wikinews accredited reporter Killing Vector traveled to the G-20 2009 summit protests in London with a group of protesters. This is his personal account. Friday, April 3, 2009 London – “Protest”, says Ross Saunders, “is basically theatre”. It’s seven a.m. and I’m on a mini-bus heading east on the M4 motorway from Cardiff toward London. […]
Read MoreWhen To Look For A Roofer In Indianapolis, Indiana
Read An Opinion On: Stainless Steel Tanks byalex In the demanding circle of urban life, one often tends to ignore the very obvious in the surroundings; and one of them is the very house where one resides. There is nothing more valued than the peaceful shelter under the roof. But what happens when that very […]
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