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Here’s what it’s like to fall from over 24-miles high!

October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner ascended more than 24 miles above Earth’s surface to the edge of space in a stratospheric balloon. Millions across the globe watched as he opened the door of the capsule, stepped off the platform, and broke the speed of sound while free falling safely back to Earth. Felix set three world records that day—and inspired us all to reach beyond the limits of our own realities, and reimagine our potential to achieve the incredible.

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Danville Sweeps Falcons

Lady Bears down Falcons, 56-42

Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Danielle Haeffner (40) guards West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt (21) Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 56-42.
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Danville’s Danielle Haeffner (40) guards West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt (21) Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 56-42.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Mickenzie Larpenter shoots over a Danville defender Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 56-42.
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West Burlington’s Mickenzie Larpenter shoots over a Danville defender Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 56-42.

Bears down Falcons, 86-55

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clay Siefken shoots around Danville’s Connor Hoelzen Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 86-55.
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West Burlington’s Clay Siefken shoots around Danville’s Connor Hoelzen Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 86-55.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brant Wrede shoots a 3-pointer against Danville Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 86-55.
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West Burlington’s Brant Wrede shoots a 3-pointer against Danville Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 86-55.
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Notre Dame National Anthem

Photo composite by Dan Hockett Notre Dame and Central Lee Girls' Basketball teams and fans stand for National Anthem before the start of Thursday night’s game in Burlington. (Panoramic photo created by stitching 9-images together).
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Notre Dame and Central Lee Girls’ Basketball teams and fans stand for National Anthem before the start of Thursday night’s game in Burlington. (Panoramic photo created by stitching 9-images together).
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Employees React to New ‘Unacceptable’ Obamacare Costs

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Nikes down Central Lee, 58-45

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Cody Moehn takes the ball to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45.
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Notre Dame’s Cody Moehn takes the ball to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Xavier Williams goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45.
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Notre Dame’s Xavier Williams goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Matt Burford goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45
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Notre Dame’s Matt Burford goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Jeff Giannettino snaps the backboard safety pad back in place after he knocked it loose dunking the ball Thursday night against Central Lee at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45.
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Notre Dame’s Jeff Giannettino snaps the backboard safety pad back in place after he knocked it loose dunking the ball Thursday night against Central Lee at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Andrew Giertz goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45.
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Notre Dame’s Andrew Giertz goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 58-45.
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No. 2 Nikes Top Central Lee, 73-51

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s DeeDee Gilbert shoots against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 73-51.
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Notre Dame’s DeeDee Gilbert shoots against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 73-51.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 73-51.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 73-51.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 73-51.
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Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 73-51.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 73-51.
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Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride goes to the basket against Central Lee Thursday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 73-51.
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Half of America Lives Paycheck-to-Paycheck

Click here: Nearly Half of America Lives Paycheck-to-Paycheck

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Eagles from the past

Photo by Dan Hockett Bald Eagle makes a quick getaway with it's catch at Lock and Dam 18 in January, 2009
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Bald Eagle makes a quick getaway with it’s catch at Lock and Dam 18 in January, 2009
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Sen. Rand Paul Delivers Response to President’s State of the Union

Senator Rand Paul seems to understand how government should work.

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The End of Snow Days?

Click here: Students at a West Virginia school stayed home today for winter weather, but they still had to report to class.