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W.B. Dominates L&M, 90-44

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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson tries to control the ball in front of L&M’s Lowden Gabriel (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.
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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear (5) delivers the ball to the basket against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) fights for control of the ball against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) hits a layup against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.
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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner shoots against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.
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West Burlington’s Reese Richards (43) looks to pass against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated L&M, 90-44.
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Socialist Sweden’s Six-Hour Workday Runs Into Trouble: It’s Too Costly

Click here: Swedish Citizens looking forward to a six-hour workday just got some bad news: the costs outweigh the benefits.
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L&M Overpowers W.B., 57-32

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (30) goes to the basket between two L&M defenders Tuesday night in West Burlington. L&M defeated West Burlington, 57-32.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (2) looks to the basket against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. L&M defeated West Burlington, 57-32.
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West Burlington’s Amber Desjardins (42) shoots a three against L&M Tuesday night in West Burlington. L&M defeated West Burlington, 57-32.
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VIDEO: The Middle East Problem

The Middle East conflict is framed as one of the most complex problems in the world. But, in reality, it’s very simple. Israelis want to live in peace and are willing to accept a neighboring Palestinian state. And most Palestinians do not want Israel to exist. As Dennis Prager explains, this is really all you need to know. In 5 minutes, understand how Israel was founded, and how, since that auspicious day in 1948, its neighbors have tried to destroy it, again and again.

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Strict gun control laws FAIL in Chicago

Click here: In 2016, Chicago saw it’s deadliest month in 23 years, its deadliest day in 13 years, more than 4,300 people shot and more than 750 homicides — all staggering numbers.

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Obituaries this week

Harley Chester Edgington, 86, Burlington died Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Shirley Lee Webster, 91, Burlington, died Friday, December 30, 2016

William James “Jim” Scully, 65, West Burlington, died Thursday, December 29, 2016

Ida Van Veldhuizen, 91, West Burlington, died Friday, December 30, 2016

Sharon L. Cosgrove, 71, West Burlington died Sunday, January 1, 2017

William Orville Kindig, 94, Burlington, died Monday, January 2, 2017

Sharon Eversmeyer, 75, Burlington, died Saturday, December 31, 2016

John Wesley Barksdale Jr, 51, Burlington, died Sunday, January 1, 2017

Benjamin (Ben) Christ Lundell, 94, Burlington, died Thursday, January 5, 2017

Mary Mae Whitman, 87, formerly Burlington, died Thursday, January 5, 2017

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How the Collapse of the USSR Felt from the Inside

Click here: A reflection by a witness 25 years later.
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Iowa Weightlifter Dies after 315-pound barbell drops on neck

Click here: Weightlifter dies after 315-pound barbell drops on his neck
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VIDEO: Mike Rowe has some choice words on how to fix the American job market

Former ‘Dirty Jobs’ host Mike Rowe tells Tucker how he is working to train Americans for jobs that actually exist

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VIDEO: Does God Exist? 4 New Arguments

Science tells us that the universe came into being via The Big Bang. But how do you get from energy and matter to a self-aware human being? That takes three additional Big Bangs that science cannot explain. Noted theologian, Frank Pastore, unravels this compelling mystery and, in the process, poses the ultimate question that every thinking person must face.