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Teen Dies Days After ATV Wreck

Her 15-year-old passenger was not seriously hurt.>>Read More.

White Drama Teacher's Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed By Judge

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a longtime middle school drama teacher who alleged she faced racial discrimination because she is white. She contended she has been discriminated against by her employers through their "racial equity" policies, which she claims has stigmatized her and subjected her to a hostile educational environment.>>Read More.

Woman Who Stole $1.5M In Chicken Wings From School District Sentenced To Prison: Reports

She signed for “massive amounts” of wings starting in 2020 on behalf of the district, although wings would not be a food typically served to students, prosecutors said in court documents. Gordon Food Service employees came to know her because of the large number of wings she ordered.>>Read More.

Man Surprises Wife With $25 Scratch-off, It Wins Them $1 Million

"My husband was on his way home from work and was so tired that day he didn’t want to stop at the store," said the lucky winner. "He knows I like crosswords and puzzles in general, so he bought me a $25 Diamond Crossword scratch-off lottery ticket.">>Read More.

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