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What Made George Washington Great?

There would have never been a United States of America without George Washington. John Rhodehamel, author of “George Washington: The Wonder of the Age,” details in this short 5-minute video how Washington successfully guided the budding nation through war and nurtured her in peace.

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U.S. Student Debt in ‘Serious Delinquency’ Tops $166 Billion

Click here: Student-loan delinquencies, with the percentage delinquent at least 90 days or in default, surged last year hitting consecutive records of $166.3 billion in the third quarter and $166.4 billion in the fourth.

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‘Zombie’ deer disease is in 24 states and thousands of infected deer are eaten each year, expert warns

Click here: For humans, eating infected deer meat would be the most likely way for it to spread to people, the CDC says. Estimates show that 7,000 to 15,000 animals infected with Chronic Wasting Disease are eaten each year and that number could rise by 20 percent annually, according to the the Alliance for Public Wildlife.

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Men Who Can Do More Than 40 Push-Ups Far Less Likely To Develop Heart Disease

Click here: Harvard study finds that middle-aged men who can log more than 40 push-ups in a single try have a 96% reduced risk of developing heart disease and other related ailments compared to those who can complete no more than 10 push-ups.

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Former Iowa sports talk radio host charged in $1.5M scam

Click here: Martin “Marty” Tirrell, a former Des Moines, Iowa, sports radio host, is accused of defrauding people out of more than $1 million has been indicted on federal charges. One count Tirrell is facing is mail fraud for allegedly sending four faulty checks totaling $355,522 to Burlington in November 2016.

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VIDEO: Most students loved Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Green New Deal’…until finding out what’s in it.

Students loved the idea of the Green New Deal… But they changed their mind after hearing what was actually in it. Watch this short 4-minute video to find why.

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America Wants Legal Immigrants

Virtually everyone knows America has a big illegal immigration problem. But we also have a legal immigration problem: Current U.S. immigration policy is not serving the best interests of America. Is there a way to protect American citizens and still welcome newcomers to our shores? Reihan Salam offers an insightful solution in this short 5-minute video.

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Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville Wrestling 2019

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Front (l-r): Elijah Vance, Blaine Frazier, Jacob Camrath, Tayler Sankus, Sam West, Griffen Molle, Brett Haubrich, Juana Jones, Bryce Sankus. Back: Mgr. Haley Avery, Drake Fox, Ethan Eilers, Dreyton LaVeine, Cole Garrett, Tucker Moore, Eli Collier, Grace Kohloff.
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Notre Dame downs WB, 65-48

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) tries to shoot over Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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Notre Dame’s Axel Tjaden (24) goes to the basket against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) goes to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) takes the ball to the basket against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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West Burlington’s Reece Richards (42) goes to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (21) shoots in front of West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) shoots in front of Notre Dame’s Rylie Koenig (21) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) goes to the basket against West Burlington Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) passes over Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) lifts the ball to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 65-48.
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No. 14 Falcons top Nikes, 55-35

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) drives between Notre Dame’s Abby Dowell (24) and Reagan Engberg (14) to take the ball to the basket Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots over Notre Dame’s Molly Johnson (42) Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots a jumper against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) looks to the basket against Notre Dame Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.
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Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (14) passes the ball off in front of West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.
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West Burlington’s Morgan Flowers (13) dribbles the ball past Notre Dame Defenders Wednesday night in West Burlington. 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 55-35.