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Welcome rain

Photo by Dan Hockett A soggy squirrel grabs a quick snack between showers Thursday afternoon in West Burlington.
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A soggy squirrel grabs a quick snack between showers Thursday afternoon in West Burlington.
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US to lose control over Internet by year’s end

Click here: The group that oversees the world’s Internet addresses announced Thursday that it would be privatized and out of US government control by year’s end.
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Obituaries this week

Judy M. Heater, 72, Burlington, died Thursday, May 14, 2015

Carl Wayne Burns, 59, Burlington, died Thursday, May 14, 2015

Rebecca Sue Smith “B.J.”, Euless, TX died Friday, May 8th, 2015

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WBHS’ Abbott signs with SCC

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Senior Tyson Abbott (with pen), is joined by his mother Tammy Starkey - Hopkins (right), father Brian Hopkins (far left), and SCC Baseball Coach Justin Schulte (near left), as he signs to play baseball at Southeastern Community College Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Senior Tyson Abbott (with pen), is joined by his mother Tammy Starkey – Hopkins (right), father Brian Hopkins (far left), and SCC Baseball Coach Justin Schulte (near left), as he signs to play baseball at Southeastern Community College Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington.
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HSBC Economist WARNS: The world economy faces a ‘titanic problem’

HSBC Economist warns: “The world economy is like an ocean liner without lifeboats. If another recession hits, it could be a truly titanic struggle for policymakers.”
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Ever Wonder What that Extra Shoelace Hole is for?

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Asteroid a MILE wide to hurtle past Earth on Thursday

Click here: A COLOSSAL asteroid hurtling through space is feared to be one of the biggest EVER to threaten a collision with Earth. (editor’s note: asteroid will miss Earth by over 6-million miles).
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Nikes Stop Fairfield, 10-1

Photo by Dan Hockett Fairfield’s Macy Unkrich (34) kicks the ball in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame – Danville’s Kate Luers (right) Monday afternoon in Burlington. Nikes defeated Fairfield, 10-1.
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Fairfield’s Macy Unkrich (34) kicks the ball in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame – Danville’s Kate Luers (right) Monday afternoon in Burlington. Nikes defeated Fairfield, 10-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame – Danville’s Gabrielle Koelker moves the ball against Fairfield Monday afternoon in Burlington. Nikes defeated Fairfield, 10-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame – Danville’s Gabrielle Koelker moves the ball against Fairfield Monday afternoon in Burlington. Nikes defeated Fairfield, 10-1.
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WB’s Crooks signs with Coe

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Senior Nathan Crooks signs to play baseball and football with Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Nathan is flanked by his father, Mark (right) and mother, Jody (right).
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West Burlington High School Senior Nathan Crooks signs to play baseball and football with Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Nathan is flanked by his father, Mark (right) and mother, Jody (right).
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Interactive Map reveals World homicide rates

Click here: How does your country fare on the MURDER MAP? Interactive graphic reveals homicide rates around the world.