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Apr 20 2026POLITICS

A Local Leader for Coeur d’Alene Police

The city council is set to decide who will steer the police department next. Two names stand out: Dave Hagar, the interim chief, and Greg Yeager, a deputy from Fort Collins. The mayor backs Hagar, while the city administrator supports Yeager, revealing a split in council opinion. Hagar has been wit

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Shreveport Tragedy: Eight Children Lost in Domestic Violence Incident

"In the early hours of Sunday, a violent episode unfolded across multiple homes in Shreveport. The police received a call about gunfire just after 6 a. m. on West 79th Street. Responders found the scene spread over two houses and an additional residence on Harrison Street. A suspect, later identifi

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Detecting Hidden Stains: A New Light on Crime Scenes

The study explores how two different hyperspectral cameras can help forensic teams spot and identify bodily fluids on various surfaces. Researchers tested blood, semen, saliva, sweat, seven non‑bodily liquids, and mixed blood–semen stains. They placed these on nine types of surfaces that differed in

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Apr 20 2026CRIME

Mystery Solved: Old Murder Closed by New DNA Tricks

A cold case that had haunted Michigan for forty years finally got a finish line. For years, families and police chased leads that never panned out. Now, modern DNA science has finally named the killer of 16‑year‑old Sheri Jo Elliott, who vanished on November 16, 1983. Elliott left her Flint home fo

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Strait Tension: U. S. and Iran Trade Blame Over Ship Incidents

The Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil traffic, is stuck in a standoff. Both sides have accused each other of breaking a cease‑fire that was meant to keep ships safe. The U. S. claims Iran fired on vessels, while Iran says the American blockade is a war crime. A U. S. president p

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Star Trek Gets a Fresh Start on Paramount Plus

A new chapter in the Star‑Trek saga has begun with “Strange New Worlds, ” a series that brings the classic feel of the original show while keeping it accessible to newcomers. The program is praised for its lively characters, especially Captain Pike, and for blending adventure with lighter moments li

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Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

Mississippi’s Reading Revival: A Blueprint for Change

Mississippi once hovered at the bottom of national reading rankings, but a shift began in 2013 when new leadership embraced a science‑based approach to literacy. The plan moved beyond simple phonics; it involved overhauling standards, assessments, and accountability to focus on the most struggling s

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Apr 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Science‑Fiction Hits of the Past Five Years

The last half decade has delivered a mix of daring ideas and fresh storytelling that kept viewers glued to their screens. One film turned an animated family road trip into a battle against runaway AI, reminding us that technology is only dangerous when it takes over our lives. Another mixed horror a

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Apr 19 2026SCIENCE

Voyager 1’s Power‑Saving Game Plan

The Voyager 1 spacecraft, a relic from the 1970s, has been sending data back from the outer reaches of our solar system for over four decades. Recently, its team decided to turn off more experiments on board in order to conserve the limited power that remains. The move came after an unexpected drop

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Apr 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Grand Canyon Guardian: A Scientist’s Lifelong Mission

Kelly Burke grew up in Colorado, always drawn to wide open spaces. In 1986 she moved north to study geology at a university near the Grand Canyon. Her love for the canyon deepened when she helped drive river trips to keep money flowing while finishing her thesis. A chance ride on the Colora

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