No collusion found in Mueller report
Story by: Adriana Beltrano
April 9, 2019
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On March 22, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into whether there was interference by the Russian government in the 2016 U.S. presidential election was released with no evidence of any involvement. “No collusion” is the phrase being thrown around as of late. Collusion, according...
34th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show
Story by: Sydney Peters
April 5, 2019
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The Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the top five boat shows in the country. The 34th annual show took place on Flagler Dr. in West Palm Beach, Fla. from March 28 to March 31. Over 50,000 people attended to view and shop the collection of boats. The show featured over 1.2 billion dollars...
Ethiopian Airlines crash kills all 157 passengers, causes airlines to ground Boeing’s 737 MAX 8
Story by: Nia Devenyi
March 15, 2019
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On March 10, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 took off from Addis Ababa’s Bole Intl. Airport before crashing just minutes after takeoff, killing all 149 passengers and 8 crew members. The plane was just six minutes into its flight on its way to Nairobi, Kenya when it lost contact with ground...
49 dead and dozens more injured in New Zealand terrorist attack
Story by: Larissa Holloway
March 15, 2019
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On March 15, at least 49 people were killed and dozens more injured in Christchurch, New Zealand, when a gunman opened fire inside of two mosques. The shootings have been categorized as a terrorist attack. The attacked involved multiple firearms and reported explosives. As horrific as the crime...
Nouman Raja found guilty in shooting of Corey Jones
Story by: Savannah Carr
March 15, 2019
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Over three years ago, on-duty police officer Nouman Raja shot and killed Corey Jones, who was stranded on the side of the I-95 exit ramp to PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. On March 7, a jury found Raja guilty of manslaughter and attempted murder, which could possibly put him behind bars for life. On...
R. Kelly allegations continue
Story by: Sydney Peters
March 15, 2019
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On Feb. 22, an Illinois judge put out a warrant for the arrest of R&B singer R. Kelly. He was charged with 10 accounts of sexual abuse in Illinois. The investigation continues in New York, Detroit and Atlanta, where he may be linked to a sex cult. Kelly turned himself in to authorities, but was released...
The nation’s largest college admissions scam prosecution
Story by: Gaby Chacon
March 15, 2019
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Federal prosecutors charged 50 people on Tuesday, March 12, with taking part in a college admissions scheme to ensure the acceptance of their kids into highly competitive American schools. The FBI investigation, known as Operation Varsity Blues, has focused on 33 indicted parents; actresses Lori Loughlin...
Amazon backs out of the New York City headquarters deal
Story by: Francesco Beltrano
March 11, 2019
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Amazon abruptly backed out of a deal for a new headquarters in Long Island City, New York, on Feb. 14 due to a disagreement with new progressive terms the city wanted, such as workers’ unions and less tax breaks. Experts say Amazon would have brought thousands of jobs to the New York City metropolitan...
Hamilton panic leaves three injured
Story by: Kayla Grudinsky
March 7, 2019
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During a performance of the Broadway hit show “Hamilton” in San Francisco on Feb. 15, three people were injured during a “self-evacuation,” after theatergoers mistakenly interpreted part of the show as an active shooting situation. In the scene where Alexander Hamilton gets shot, an anonymous...
Nine LSU fraternity members arrested for brutal hazing of pledges
Story by: Emily Fritz
March 7, 2019
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On Feb. 14, nine members of Delta Kappa Epsilon at Louisiana State University were arrested for the hazing of students rushing to be a part of the fraternity. According to nbcnews.com, the pledges were forced to play a game called “Edward 40 Hands,” where 40-ounce bottles of beer were taped to...
The world loses a fashion icon
Story by: Sydney Peters
March 7, 2019
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Karl Lagerfeld, legendary fashion icon of the 20th century died on Feb. 19, at the age of 85, from cancer. The German designer left behind a $300 million legacy. He is best known for being a creative designer for Chanel, a prolific designer for Fendi, and creator of his own label Eponymous. "Today...
Jupiter to Stuart sex trafficking ring under investigation
Story by: Katie Kleinman
March 7, 2019
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On Feb. 19, Jupiter authorities arrested Hua Zhang, owner of Orchids of Asia Day Spa, and charged her with sex trafficking. Zhang is facing charges of operating a house of prostitution, deriving support from prostitution, racketeering and money laundering. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning...