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Month: December 2012

U.S. shuts down embassy in Bangui

The U.S. Embassy in Bangui temporarily suspended its operations on December 28 as a result of the present security situation in the Central African Republic (CAR). We have not suspended diplomatic relations

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Most inmate deaths from cancer and suicide

WASHINGTON– During 2010, 4,150 inmates died while in the custody of local jails and state prisons—a five percent decline from 2009, according to a report released in December by the Justice Department’s

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U.S. soldiers die in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense announced the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Enrique Mondragon, 23, of The Colony, Texas, died Dec. 24, in Baraki Barak, Afghanistan, from

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NIACC women return to action Friday

PEORIA, Ill. – The NIACC women’s basketball team returns to action at 6 p.m. Friday in the opening round of the Illinois Central Tourrnament against South Suburban College. If NIACC (6-5) wins

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Mason City man wins $30K lottery prize

DES MOINES, Iowa – A Mason City man decided to purchase a “Holiday Crossword” instant-scratch ticket while traveling for work and ended up winning a top prize of $30,000. Marcos Alberto, 22,

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Wolves bounced at home by Rockets, 87-84

MINNEAPOLIS – James Harden was too much for the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night, scoring 30 points and leading the surging Houston Rockets past the Wolves 87-84. “When he’s playing downhill on you,

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Texans have AFL best 8 all-star selections

The AFC South champion Houston Texans lead the American Football Conference All-Star squad with a conference-best eight All-Stars for the 2013 Pro Bowl, the NFL announced today. Right behind the Texans are

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Week 17 NFL Preview

It’s the final push for NFL teams as the regular season ends on Sunday, December 30. All 16 games are division contests. And with one week to go, there are still 15

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Supervisors hold weekly meeting

MASON CITY – The Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors met Wednesday morning for their regular weekly meeting. There was no road report this week, as County Engineer Mary Kelly was off.

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Iowa Man Sentenced on Firearm Charges

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – On December 11, 2012, Justin Christopher Sneed, Sr., age 21, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sentenced in United States District Court on the charge of felon in possession

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