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Yazidis Returning Home in Iraq Pick up Arms Against ISIS

After the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) captured Sinjar, the surviving Yazidis fled onto Mount Sinjar. A year later, those forced from their homes will do anything to take back everything stolen by the terrorist group.

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Report: Child Soldiers Used to Fight Against ISIS in Iraq

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a report accusing Shiite militias in Iraq of using child soldiers to fight against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL). The terrorist group is widely known for also using this practice.

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Latino Groups Protest Donald Trump’s SNL Appearance

GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump is hosting Saturday Night Live, and some Latino groups attempted to cause a ruckus in front of the NBC Studios before the event. However, the Associated Press reports only dozens attended the protest.

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Report: ISIS, Rebels Used Chemical Weapons in Syria

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) showed Reuters a report that claims the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) and another rebel group in Syria used chemical weapons.

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PKK Formally Ends Truce with Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) ended its ceasefire with Turkey on Thursday after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Justice and Development (AKP) Party swept parliamentary elections.

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Missing Alabama Boy Found 13 Years Later in Ohio

The FBI found Julian Hernandez in Cleveland, OH, 13 years after he went missing in Vestavia Hills, AL when he was only 5-years-old. “I’ve been doing this 25 years and its something I’ve never experienced before,” stated Lt. Johnny Evans.

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Oklahoma State Homecoming Crash Suspect Charged With Second Degree Murder

Payne County District Attorney officially filed second-degree murder charges and 46 counts of felony assault against Adacia Chambers, who is accused of purposely driving into the Oklahoma State University homecoming parade. The judge demanded Chambers undergo a psychological evaluation.

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Jeb Bush’s #JebCanFixIt Hashtag Ignites Viral Backlash

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush announced Jeb Can Fix It as his new campaign slogan in hopes of firing up his dwindling support. However, it only led to backlash and insults on social media.

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Chevron Plans to Cut 7,000 Jobs

Chevron plans to cut up to 7,000 jobs for the next two years due to low oil prices. Capital and exploratory projects will be delayed as well.

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Illinois Girl Sends Crosses to Police Across the U.S.

An 8-year-old girl in Illinois is lifting the spirits of police offers all over the U.S. with packages of crosses. The latest package landed with the Chula Vista Police Department in California.

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Math Assignment Rekindles Common Core Debate

A third grade math problem went viral after someone posted it on Reddit, sparking another debate about controversial Common Core standards. The test asked for 5×3. The student correctly answered 15 and wrote out 5 + 5 + 5 =

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ISIS Propaganda Manual Reveals Social Media Strategy

Supporters of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) have released a new propaganda manual, titled Oh Media Correspondent, You Are the Mujahid, in an effort to amp up their already well-known social media and Internet presence.

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Russian Orthodox Church: Potato Chips Are Sinful

The Russian Orthodox Church declared eating unhealthy foods such as potato chips sinful this week. The statement follows a greater effort to encourage Russians not to consume Western foods.

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