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A Fine Time to Become an American

Renowned Oxford-trained historian Niall Ferguson recounts his recent experience of becoming an American citizen. His unique impressions are both moving and surprising — even to him.

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Tigers upend No. 14 Falcons, 4-1

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New London’s Coach and Teammates celebrate after upsetting 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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New London’s Marah Hartrick (4) looks for an opportunity from third in the first inning against WBND Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addy Kellen smiles after faking a run to second base against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis (8) smiles during a break in the action Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenna Davis (80) makes contact against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers looks for the next pitch Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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Iowa Schools Breaking Point: Bad Student Behavior Guaranteed

Click here: Photos keep pouring into Des Moines, Iowa TV station WHO from local teachers showing classrooms destroyed, and fresh bruises and scars on the educators’ arms and legs. District leaders said the reason is bad and violent student behavior.

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Falcons top Wolves, 14-4

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West Burlington Second Baseman Tyler Dameron (20) looks for the call after tagging out Winfield – Mt. Union’s Jared Arnold (20) at second Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.
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Winfield – Mt. Union First Baseman Christian Gerot secures the out against West Burlington’s Tate Nelson (10) Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Winfield – Mt. Union, 14-4.
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Pentagon has laser that identifies people by their heartbeat

Click here: The laser technology, known as Jetson, uses laser vibrometry to identify surface movement on the skin caused by a heartbeat, and it works from 200 meters away.

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Falcons Top Bears, 11-0

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West Burlington Pitcher Hayden Vandenberg (16) sends the ball to the plate against Danville Monday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 11-0.
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Danville Pitcher Reid Yaley (8) looks to the plate against West Burlington Monday night in Danville. West Burlington defeated Danville, 11-0.
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Falcons down Bears, 4-0

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Falcon Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) and Rightfielder Raven Messamaker (5) bump before taking position against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Alycia Jackson (25) gets the out against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) catches an infield fly against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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Danville Pitcher Haiden Molter (19) throws against West Burlington – Notre Dame Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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WB’s Jennings gets full-ride with DMACC

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West Burlington High School Senior, Bailey Jennings, signs to play volleyball with a full-ride scholarship at Des Moines Area Community College Monday morning in West Burlington. DMACC Volleyball Coach Patty Harrison (left) joins Jennings (center) and her mother, Jennifer Arbogast (right) at the signing.
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Why Is Illinois Hemorrhaging Residents?

Click here: People are leaving Illinois in droves. Republicans blame the state’s high taxes and its unfunded pension liability, which tops $130 billion. Democrats believe it’s the state’s lack of investment in education and infrastructure.

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National Debt: Who Cares?

The U.S. national debt is massive – so massive that most Americans cannot comprehend it, much less solve it. But a crisis is looming, and a day of reckoning that will affect every American is coming. The Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl explains how we got here and what you can do about it.