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Sri Lanka National Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 03 February 2021 03 February 2021
Washington, DC - Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State: "On behalf of the American people, I send sincere congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka as you celebrate the 73rd anniversary of your independence.
House Fire 2200 block of west 16th Place
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 03 February 2021 03 February 2021
Yuma, Arizona - Last night, just after 9:40 pm, a possible house fire was reported in the 2200 block of west 16th Place. Arriving Yuma Fire Department personnel found a large shed and tree fully on fire in the backyard of 2205 west 16th Place. The fire was beginning to spread to the home. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire. The shed was considered a total loss, with the exterior wall of the home closest to the fire also being damaged.
FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 03 February 2021 03 February 2021
Washington, DC - The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown female who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as Jane Doe 43, are being disseminated to the public and can be found online.
Sells Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Kidnapping, Assault, and Firearms Offenses
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 03 February 2021 03 February 2021
Tucson, Arizona - Daniel Escalante, 43, of Tucson, Arizona was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez to 15 years in prison. Escalante previously pleaded guilty on August 28, 2019, to one count of kidnapping, three counts of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.
Huntsman Spiders Gone Wild?
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- Written by AMAC AMAC
- Published: 02 February 2021 02 February 2021
Sydney, Australia - A woman in Sydney, Australia walked into her daughter’s room recently and was horrified to find dozens of Huntsman spiders, also known as giant crab spiders, crawling on the walls and ceiling, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Phoenix Fireman Friendship
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- Written by John Grimaldi John Grimaldi
- Published: 02 February 2021 02 February 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Dan Volcko is a veteran Phoenix, Arizona fireman who came down with the COVID-19 virus and had to be hospitalized. Visitors were not allowed but Volcko’s coworkers were determined to see him and give him a lift, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. And so, they boarded their fire truck, backed up as close as they could to the hospital and climbed their ladder to pay their friend a window visit.
Former Colorado Police Officer Sentenced on Sexual Assault Charges
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- Written by Justice Department Justice Department
- Published: 02 February 2021 02 February 2021
Denver, Colorado - Curtis Arganbright, 43, a former Westminster Police Department (WPD) officer, was sentenced Monday in federal court in Denver, Colorado, to 72 months in prison and three years supervised release. In addition to his prison sentence, Arganbright will forfeit his law enforcement certification and be required to register as a sex offender.