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'We're not changing it': SoCal-based MapQuest takes stand against Trump's 'Lake America'
As Google Maps adopts President Trump’s controversial renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America," legacy mapping site MapQuest resists the change, sparking a resurgence in popularity and downloads.
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7mGermany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
Germany blames Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, responding by closing a Russian consulate and tightening security measures amidst a wave of European sabotage incidents.
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4mBoard considers extending alcohol pilot program at WSU's Martin Stadium with stricter enforcement
Washington regulators will vote this week on extending WSU's alcohol pilot program, contingent on stricter safety protocols and new measures to curb rowdy fan behavior at football games.
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6mAP Exclusive: Nurse who saved baby from Pakistan hospital fire wishes she could have saved the rest
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Killing of Coast Guard member in Skyway prompts $30,000 reward
Authorities are offering a $30,000 reward for information regarding the tragic fatal shooting of Coast Guard member Connor Overstreet, who was killed in Skyway last August.
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7mPostal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
A whistleblower warns that the U.S. Postal Service's rushed, error-prone mail voting portal could disenfranchise millions, risking the integrity of ballots in the upcoming midterm elections.