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Wikinews interviews Steve Burke, U.S. Democratic Party presidential candidate

26 January, 2021

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Sunday, December 13, 2015 This article is a featured article. It is considered one of the best works of the Wikinews community. See Wikinews:Featured articles for more information. Macomb, New York Councilman Steve Burke took some time to speak with Wikinews about his campaign for the U.S. Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential nomination. Burke, an insurance […]

Child killed by family dog

26 January, 2021

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April 12, 2005 In what authorities call a terrible tragedy, a four-year-old boy was killed Sunday afternoon by the family dog. The Orange County, Virginia USA boy was playing in his back yard while their dog, a Rottweiler–German Shepherd mix, was chained to a stake. The parents of the boy were home when the mauling […]

Mumbai officials demolish 39K shanties; 200K homeless

26 January, 2021

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December 25, 2004 Officials in Mumbai, India, demolished over 6,000 shanties today in a push to eradicate the capital city’s slums. In total, 39,000 shanties have been flattened, displacing over 200,000 people, in the city’s biggest-ever demolition drive, which began in early December. When complete, over 2 million people are expected to be displaced. After […]

Neanderthals ‘knew what they were doing’: Archæologist Dr Naomi Martisius discusses her findings about Neanderthals’ behaviour with Wikinews

26 January, 2021

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Sunday, June 28, 2020 Last month, a study conducted by archæologist Dr. Naomi Martisius and other researchers concluded Neanderthals living in Europe tens of thousands of years ago were more sophisticated than previously thought. The now-extinct species used to carefully select bones from a particular animal species to manufacture their bone tools, the research showed. […]

Canada’s Don Valley West (Ward 26) city council candidates speak

26 January, 2021

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This exclusive interview features first-hand journalism by a Wikinews reporter. See the collaboration page for more details. Friday, November 3, 2006 On November 13, Torontonians will be heading to the polls to vote for their ward’s councillor and for mayor. Among Toronto’s ridings is Don Valley West (Ward 26). Four candidates responded to Wikinews’ requests […]

Russian submarine rescued by Royal Navy/Brief

26 January, 2021

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A trapped Russian submarine, located in a bay in the country’s northeast region, has been rescued by the Royal Navy. The crew, consisting of seven officers and midshipman is unharmed. “The crew opened the hatch and climbed the rescue ship’s deck on their own,” reported a Russian admiral. “The rescue operation was completed successfully. We […]

SBC teams with Scientific-Atlanta for cable TV rollout in 13 US states

26 January, 2021

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Saturday, April 2, 2005 Regional U.S. telephone giant SBC Communications is one step closer to offering cable television to the 18 million households in its 13 state coverage area. The company announced a $195 million contract with Scientific-Atlanta Thursday to provide a video operations center and regional hubs for the new service. Under the brand […]

US unemployment rate reaches 9.8%

26 January, 2021

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Friday, October 2, 2009 Companies in the United States are shedding more jobs, pushing the country’s unemployment rate to a 26-year high of 9.8%. The US Labor Department said on Friday that employers cut 263,000 jobs in September, with companies in the service industries — including banks, restaurants and retailers — hit especially hard. This […]

Dale Ogden, 2010 California gubernatorial candidate, talks with Wikinews

26 January, 2021

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Dale Ogden, a 2010 California gubernatorial candidate, talks with Wikinews reporter Mike Morales about his platform. Ogden is a member of the United States’ Libertarian Party. Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Dale_Ogden,_2010_California_gubernatorial_candidate,_talks_with_Wikinews&oldid=4568868”

US unemployment rate reaches 9.8%

26 January, 2021

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