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VIDEO: Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings

Why does it seem as if America’s college campuses have totally lost it? Well, because they have. In short, feelings now rule facts, and victims are heroes. But here’s a fact: If you’re a college student in the United States, you’re almost certainly NOT a victim.

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VIDEO: What’s Wrong with E-Cigarettes?

Are e-cigarettes a safe alternative to cigarettes? Could they help millions of smokers quit smoking? If so, why would anti-tobacco activists oppose e-cigarettes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW4duMgxEIo

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Prime minister says Hillary personally pressured her to help foundation donor

Click here: While secretary of state, Hillary Clinton made a personal call to pressure Bangladesh’s prime minister to aid a donor to her husband’s charitable foundation despite federal ethics laws that require government officials to recuse themselves from matters that could impact their spouse’s business.
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Grayhounds down Nikes, 2-0

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Nikes’ Adam Johs (right) heads the ball next to teammate Easton Williams (left) and Burlington’s Justin Hill (back) Monday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Notre Dame – West Burlington, 2-0.
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Nikes’ Joab Anderson (25) advances the ball past Burlington’s Cooper Wiemann Monday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Notre Dame – West Burlington, 2-0.
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Nikes’ Matt Meeker heads the ball in front of Burlington’s Justin Hill (9) Monday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Notre Dame – West Burlington, 2-0.
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Burlington’s Landon Wynn (15) and Nikes’ Zach Rashid (12) fight for the ball Monday night in Burlington. Burlington defeated Notre Dame – West Burlington, 2-0.
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CNN: Mexico 2nd Deadliest Country, Only Syria Deadlier

Click here: Mexico’s drug wars claimed 23,000 lives during 2016 — second only to Syria, where 50,000 people died.
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Nikes Top Grayhounds, 3-1

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Nike’s Hope Ward (left) attempts a shot on Burlington’s goal Monday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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Nikes’ Anna Tillo (6) fights with Burlington’s Tiffany Conrad (6) and Mackenzie Kerns (9) for ball control Monday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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Nikes’ Kate Luers shot on goal is blocked by Burlington’s Mackenzie Kerns (9) Monday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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Burlington’s Tiffany Conrad (right) and Nikes’ Anna Tillo (left) fight for ball control Monday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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Nikes’ Kate Luers (center) is congratulated by teammates Mikaela Ackerman (10) and Anna Tillo (6) after scoring a goal Monday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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Nikes’ Kassidy Rashid attempts a shot on goal against Burlington Monday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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Burlington’s Emily Murphy (3) is congratulated by teammates Jocelyn Williams (18) and Logan Ziegler (10) after scoring a goal Monday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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Burlington’s Kayla Glasgow (20) and Nikes’ Kinsley Parrott (right) run to the ball Monday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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Nikes’ Hope Ward (12) heads the ball against Burlington Monday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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Nikes’ Kate Luers controls the ball against Burlington Monday in Burlington. Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville defeated Burlington, 3-1.
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WB’s Zurita signs to play baseball with SCC

West Burlington H.S. Senior Jayden Zurita (center) signs to play baseball with Southeastern Community College next spring. Zurita’s mother and father, Sarah and Tomas Zurita, join Jayden in the signing at West Burlington High School Tuesday afternoon.
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Nikes down Regina, 3-1

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Nikes’ Kate Luers (18) scores a goal around Iowa City Regina’s Claire Sullivan (38) in second half of their match Friday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame / West Burlington / Danville defeated Iowa City Regina, 3-1.
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Nikes’ Anna Tillo (right) and Iowa City Regina’s Anna Ziniel (left) fight for control of the ball Friday afternoon in Burlington. Notre Dame / West Burlington / Danville defeated Iowa City Regina, 3-1.
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Falcons Sweep Conference Track Meet (Part-1)

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WBND High Jumper Tate Snodgrass wins with a jump of 6’2” at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland.
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WBND’s Jashira Baylark (center) leads the pack in her 100-meter dash heat at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Baylark placed second in the 100-meter dash overall.
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WBND sprinter Isaiah Trousil (center) runs away from the pack to win the 100-meter dash at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland.
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WBND’s Kelyin Chng comes out of the blocks at the start the Distance Medley at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND placed third in Distance Medley.
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WBND’s Morgan Flowers (left) takes the baton from Johanna Myers in the Distance Medley at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND placed third in Distance Medley.
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WBND’s Kassidy Rashid (left) takes the baton from Morgan Flowers in the Distance Medley at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND placed third in Distance Medley.
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WBND’s Austin Mixer comes out of the blocks at the start the Distance Medley at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND placed fourth in Distance Medley.
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Falcons Sweep Conference Track Meet (Part-2)

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WBND’s Jack Giannettino (right) delivers the baton to Axel Tjaden in the Distance Medley at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND placed fourth in Distance Medley.
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WBND’s Axel Tjaden (right) delivers the baton to Christian Schwenker in the Distance Medley at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND placed fourth in Distance Medley.
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WBND’s Christian Schwenker carries the baton in the Distance Medley at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND placed fourth in Distance Medley.
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WBND’s Katie Jackson waits for the gun to start the 400-meter dash at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Jackson placed second in the 400-meter dash.
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WBND’s Hope Ward runs in the 400-meter dash at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Ward placed third in the 400-meter dash.
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WBND’s Jett Tjaden (center) leads the pack in his 400-meter dash heat at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. Tjaden placed third in the 400-meter dash.
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WBND’s Olivia Baker runs in the 4×200-meter relay at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND placed fourth in 4×200 relay.
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WBND’s Drake Day (left) takes the baton from Reese Richards runs in the 4×200-meter relay at the SEISC-South Conference meet at WACO Thursday in Wayland. WBND won the 4×200 relay.