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New Hampshire rapper’s poetry book sets world record for alliteration

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A New Hampshire rapper set a record for the world's longest alliteration when he published a book of poetry that features 340 alliterative words. Chris Elliot, formerly known as FriiStyle Gahspol and currently recording as The Real Frii, published a poetry book in May titled The Epic Poem: Mastermind. The book has now been recognized as the world's longest alliteration by Record Holders Republic -- Registry of Official World Records. The organization said Frii's 724-word book contains … [Read more...]

Freak fall weather could reduce U.S. potato supplies

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Potatoes could be in short supply during the coming year after several fall weather events hindered harvests in key areas. Temperatures dropped well below freezing for several days in Idaho, the nation's No. 1 potato-producing state, while much of the crop still was in the ground. Meanwhile, North Dakota, which ranks fourth in potato production, has had so much rain this fall that growers fear they will be unable to complete their harvest. "For some areas, the losses could be substantial," … [Read more...]

Lil Nas X addresses backlash after coming out as gay

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Lil Nas X isn't fazed by backlash about his sexuality. The 20-year-old rapper, born Montero Hill, spoke with BBC Radio 1 Friday after coming out as gay this week. "I'm not angry or anything [about backlash], because I understand how they just want that reaction," he said. The "Old Town Road" rapper said many fans were surprised by his coming out, while some even thought he was joking. "A lot of people are like, what?" he said. "And then a lot of people still think I'm trying to troll … [Read more...]

Cesar Sayocs can be found almost anywhere in America.

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By Michael D'Antonio Now that the federal authorities have arrested Cesar Sayoc in connection with the explosive devices sent to many of those whom Donald Trump rages against as enemies -- prominent Democrats, other critics of the President and CNN -- some will argue that he is merely a disturbed individual, a lone actor, with no connection to the atmosphere created by the Trump presidency. This is most likely not true. Yes, Cesar Sayoc appears to be a troubled man. The terror spree he … [Read more...]

New York police officer fatally shot in ‘unprovoked attack’

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A New York police officer of 12 years and mother of three was fatally shot early Wednesday as she sat in a command vehicle in the Bronx, authorities said. Miosotis Familia, 48, was shot in the head shortly after midnight while she and her partner were in a marked police truck. She was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital, where she died, the New York Police Department said. Familia was "assassinated in an unprovoked attack on cops" when a suspect shot through the window of the officer's vehicle, … [Read more...]

SuperTeam era may all be LeBron’s fault

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A STRANGE THING HAPPENED on Kevin Durant's road to villainy: Nothing. Nothing of note, anyway. Sure, he was jeered mightily in that February game in Oklahoma City by the fans he'd abandoned. And there was that odd night in Vancouver last October, when all of Canada seemed to turn on him, booing every second of his Golden State Warriors preseason debut. But other than that? A taunt here, a catcall there, some boos during pregame intros. Nothing particularly vicious, or loud, or … [Read more...]

Chappelle is right: Trump needs to earn our support

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By Dean Obeidallah Saturday Night Live" kicked off its first show after Donald Trump was elected president with the perfect host: Dave Chappelle. As both African-American and Muslim, Chappelle stands at the intersection of two discriminated against minority groups. If Chappelle had also been Hispanic and a woman, he would've been every group Trump demonized in this campaign rolled into one. (Well, almost.) Chappelle concluded his opening monologue about Trump's victory by saying, "I'm … [Read more...]

Jesse Jackson: Ali was not controversial, segregation was

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After his death was announced late Friday night, I watched on a television in the San Francisco airport as the screen filled with images and sounds of the young Muhammad Ali. He was beautiful to watch. Then one of the pundits opened his mouth. He said Ali was "controversial." I shook my head and said to myself, "No, buddy, you got it all wrong." Ali was not controversial. Segregation was. Black soldiers forced to sit behind sniggering Nazi prisoners of war on American military bases was … [Read more...]

Robert Griffin III is done with Washington Redskins, says team president

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If there had been any doubt about the future of Robert Griffin III with the Washington Redskins, team president Bruce Allen made the future perfectly clear on Tuesday. During an interview with a San Diego radio station, Allen was asked if Griffin would be back. "Well, no. I see Robert getting an opportunity with another team," Allen said. "We've heard from some teams that are interested. I think he's going to have a choice of a couple teams that will let him excel in the … [Read more...]

The Latest: Daughter: Arizona rancher killed in standoff

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The latest on an armed group that took over buildings at a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon (all times local): 10:10 p.m. The Oregonian reports that an Arizona rancher was killed when authorities arrested leaders of an armed group that has been occupying a national wildlife refuge. Authorities did not identify the person killed, saying only that it was an adult male who died in an "officer involved shooting" during law officers' confrontation with Ammon Bundy and his followers during a … [Read more...]

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