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The Story Behind Mount Rushmore's Journey From Tourism Idea to Icon

The Story Behind Mount Rushmore's Journey From Tourism Idea to Icon

Mount Rushmore, a colossal granite sculpture nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, stands as a monumental tribute to American history. Its cr...
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How 400 Workers Turned a Granite Mountain Into Mount Rushmore

How 400 Workers Turned a Granite Mountain Into Mount Rushmore

The creation of Mount Rushmore National Memorial was an extraordinary feat of engineering and human endeavor, transforming a natural granite peak i...
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What's next for Luigi Mangione after his guilty plea over CEO killing?

What's next for Luigi Mangione after his guilty plea over CEO killing?

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal charges over the killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson, paving the way for him to try to avoid a related state trial but leaving him vulnerable to a potential life sentence. 
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Luigi Mangione admits killing insurance CEO, pleads guilty in federal case

Luigi Mangione admits killing insurance CEO, pleads guilty in federal case

By Jack Queen NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Luigi Mangione admitted in court on Friday that he fatally shot health insurance executive Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to two federal charges of stalking the CEO with the intent to kill him. "I shot Mr.
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The Latest: Kennedy Center board set to vote on whether to move forward with closure

The Latest: Kennedy Center board set to vote on whether to move forward with closure

The Kennedy Center’s board is expected to meet to consider plans for the performing arts venue’s future after a federal judge blocked an earlier move for a two-year closure that would allow for substantial renovations
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Tennessee carries out second of 3 executions scheduled for the same day in the US

Tennessee carries out second of 3 executions scheduled for the same day in the US

Tennessee has put a man to death for killing a motel maid in 1985 in the second of three executions scheduled for the same day in the U.S. If all proceed, it will be the first time in nearly 16 years that three executions occur on the same day in the U.S. Tennessee executed Anthony Darrell Hines on Thursday for the murder of Catherine Jean Jenkins
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Duchesne Man with Extensive Criminal Record Charged with Manufacturing Bath Salts

Duchesne Man with Extensive Criminal Record Charged with Manufacturing Bath Salts

Bronson Gary Dean, a 51-year-old man from Duchesne, Utah, is facing federal and state charges for allegedly manufacturing bath salts, a synthetic drug. Dean was stopped by police in North Salt Lake for a traffic violation, leading to the discovery of drug paraphernalia, a stolen handgun, and chemicals used in drug manufacturing. He has a long criminal history, including previous convictions for drug-related offenses. Dean was initially released on bail but was later arrested again for additional drug charges in Heber City.
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When to plan a trip to see best fall colors in Great Smoky Mountains

When to plan a trip to see best fall colors in Great Smoky Mountains

Fall is just around the corner, with the promise of glorious fall colors in the trees of the Great Smoky Mountains. Here's when you can enjoy the view
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Oklahoma carries out first of 3 executions scheduled for the same day in the US

Oklahoma carries out first of 3 executions scheduled for the same day in the US

Oklahoma has put a man to death for killing his girlfriend in 2005 in the first of three executions scheduled for the same day in the U.S. If all proceed, it will be the first time in nearly 16 years that three executions occur on the same day in the U.S. In Oklahoma, Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez was executed Thursday for the 2003 killing of his girlfriend
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Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in stalking case, NYT reports

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in stalking case, NYT reports

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is expected to plead guilty in a federal case charging him with stalking, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter. 
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Thurmond Seeks Legal Action to Prevent Demolition of Historic Buildings

Thurmond Seeks Legal Action to Prevent Demolition of Historic Buildings

The town of Thurmond, West Virginia, is moving towards filing a federal lawsuit to halt the demolition of historic buildings within the Thurmond National Historic District. This decision follows concerns from residents and preservationists about the National Park Service's plans to demolish several deteriorating structures. The town council has directed efforts to seek legal counsel to pursue a temporary restraining order against the demolition. Preservation Thurmond, a nonprofit organization, is advocating for the preservation of these structures and is working to find potential lessees to rehabilitate the buildings. The National Park Service had previously considered demolishing these structures due to safety concerns and maintenance costs, despite recommendations from a 2022 study that suggested preservation and stabilization.
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Ex-Bennettsville Correctional Officer Indicted for Bribery and Drug Charges

Ex-Bennettsville Correctional Officer Indicted for Bribery and Drug Charges

Joseph Michael Templeton, a former federal correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Bennettsville, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Florence on charges of bribery, money laundering, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Templeton is accused of accepting over $60,000 in bribes from an inmate and associated individuals to smuggle contraband, including cellphones, cigarettes, and THC, into the prison. The indictment also alleges that Templeton falsely processed these items as contraband seizures before distributing them within the facility. If convicted, Templeton faces up to 20 years in prison.