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USMMA's Class of 2019 Arrives for Indoctrination

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point today welcomed its incoming Class of 2019, consisting of 255 plebe candidates representing 46 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. With 50 female candidates, the incoming class has the highest percentage of young women to enter the Academy in its history.

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Puerto Rico's Dance With Default Embraces A Fickle Partner: Wall Street

JUNE 30: Pedestrians walk past a shuttered business a day after Puerto Rican Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla gave a televised speech regarding the governments $72 billion debt on June 30, 2015 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The governor said in his speech that the people will have to sacrifice and share in the responsibilities for pulling the island out of debt.

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2 Cabbies Got in Trouble for Refusing to Take The Mayor of San Juan to The Bronx

In a small bit of karmic justice, two cab drivers were disciplined by the Taxi and Limousine Commission for refusing/being whiny about driving the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico from Greenwich Village to her hotel in the Bronx last month, the New York Times reports. The first driver, who drove away when Carmen Yulin Cruz told him where they were going, was fined $200.

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US has more Spanish speakers than Spain

The United States has passed Colombia and Spain to host the world's second-largest Spanish-speaking population after Mexico, according to a new study by Instituto Cervantes. The report, El espaol, una lengua viva - meaning "Spanish, a living language" - estimates that there are 559 million Spanish speakers worldwide, a figure that includes 470 million native speakers and those with some command of the language.

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Seaborne SF34 at San Juan on Jun 26th 2015, nose wheel collapsed on landing

A Seaborne Airlines Saab 340B, registration N334CJ performing flight BB-4597 from Beef Island to San Juan with 33 people on board, landed on San Juan's runway 08 at 19:38L , vacated the runway and taxied to the apron. The FAA reported on Jun 29th 2015 that one of the nose wheels collapsed on landing.

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"Cancer Under the Microscope" at the Ritz Carlton San Juan, Puerto Rico

The 3rd Annual Best of ASCO Event will be held at the Ritz Carlton San Juan, Puerto Rico October 16-18, 2015. CancerCaribbean the organizers of this event has again obtained the exclusive contract to host "Best of ASCO", a franchise of the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference, held every May in Chicago.

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Puerto Rico governor warning that public debt unpayable

In this April 30, 2015, file photo, Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla delivers his budget address for the next fiscal year at the Capitol building in San Juan.

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Turkey police break up protesters with tear gas, water cannons

Turkish police Sunday fired tear gas, rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse thousands of people marching toward Taksim square in Istanbul. Over 10,000 mostly homosexual individuals, were determined to have an annual Lesbian, Gay, Transexual and Bisexual pride march at Istanbul's iconic Taksim square.

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Puerto Rico to Swiftly Enforce Marriage Equality After U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

The Puerto Rican and US flags are seen in the Old Town district February 9, 2015 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hours after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of same-sex marriage rights on Friday , Puerto Rico pushed for legislation reform that would extend those rights to the U.S. territory in a timely fashion.

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Charles Penny: Dona t sell Rocky Mount short

Most of us who live in Rocky Mount are proud of our history, including the history of Rocky Mount notables such as Thelonious Monk, Kay Kaiser, Jim Clack, Phil Ford, Buck Williams and Danny Talbot as well as our history in banking, fast food and entrepreneurship. Additionally, we recognize that our community has suffered some setbacks with the decline of textiles and tobacco and the relocation of corporate headquarters.

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Alberto Machado Primed For Battle in Mayaguez

Rising featherweight Alberto Machado has been added to the 'Noche de Campeones' card Saturday evening in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The unbeaten prospect from San Juan will face Mexico's Alvaro Ortiz in a scheduled eight-round bout.

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Camden music teacher leaving after making a big difference

"I'm not a soloist," says Suzzette Ortiz, who retires this week after teaching vocal music in Camden's public schools for 27 years. That's an apt, if incomplete, description of what Ortiz has done for thousands of students, especially at the city's Creative Arts High School.

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Turkey: Hope And Fear

TURKEY: HOPE AND FEAR Huffington Post June 23 2015 Stephen Schwartz , Executive Director, Center for Islamic Pluralism Two weeks have passed since the legislative elections of June 7 marked a major shift in the recent history of Turkey. The Islamist Justice and Development Party , headed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, lost its parliamentary majority, declining to 258 out of 550 seats.

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Cuba's popularity concerns Caribbean tourism officials

In this May 13, 2015, file photo, tourists ride a classic American convertible in Havana, Cuba. Caribbean tourism officials are pushing for a partnership with the U.S. government because of concerns that warming relations between the U.S. and Cuba will result in a significant loss of visitors to the rest of the region.

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New Principal Named For MEMS

Quinn was most recently Headmaster of Commonwealth Parkville in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His career in education has also taken him to Kuwait City, Kuwait; Buenos Aires, Argentina and Caracas, Venezuela.

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New Principal Named For MEMS

Quinn was most recently Headmaster of Commonwealth Parkville in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His career in education has also taken him to Kuwait City, Kuwait; Buenos Aires, Argentina and Caracas, Venezuela.

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Reports in Turkey reveal Armenian ancestry of newly elected MP

Mehmet Ali Arslan elected to the Turkish Parliament from the People's Democratic Party refused to utter the words "Great Turkish nation" at the oath-taking ceremony at the Grand National Assembly.

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Ethiopia: Ruling Party Claims 100% Historic Election Win

The Ethiopian national Electoral Board Chairman Prof. Merga Bekan announced today that the ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front , a collation of four ethnic based parties in power since the last 24 years, and its regional allies have secured a 100% historic win in the 5th general election held on May 24, 2015.

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Surprising court victory for gun rights in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A surprising victory for gun rights in Puerto Rico has eliminated the firearms registry and licensing requirements to purchase and carry firearms in the island, the Second Amendment Foundation has confirmed. As of now, according to Sandra Barreras with Ladies of the Second Amendment , the group that brought the lawsuit, "there is no regulation to purchase or carry all purchases will be handled in accordance with federal firearms regulations."

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Newport News to Host JAMF Ground-breaking Event

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding subsidiary will hold a ground-breaking ceremony for its new Joint Manufacturing and Assembly Facility on Monday, June 22. Slated to open in 2017, the JMAF will support the builder's Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier construction and current and future Virginia-class submarine construction programs and is designed to include multiple worksites, advanced technology, automated equipment, heavyweight cranes, large transportation doors and specialty paint bays to enable more efficient construction processes, the shipbuilder said.

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USDA accepting applications for $100 million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership

Following an announcement by the US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on May 29, the Commodity Credit Corporation today announced that all 50 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Washington, DC may now apply for up to $100 million in grants under the Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership . The funding is to support the infrastructure needed to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers.

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Haitian Migrants Rescued at Sea, Repatriated

A crewmember aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Valiant lowers a child to a boatcrew during a repatriation off the coast of Haiti, June 16, 2015. Fifty-four Haitian migrants were interdicted south of St. John, Virgin Islands, aboard an overloaded sailing vessel on June 10. While on patrol, a Caribbean Air & Marine Branch aircraft reported a suspicious sailing vessel south of St. John, Virgin Islands, Wednesday.

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Puerto Rico says bankruptcy was option

San Juan, Puerto Rico a Puerto Rico's governor confirmed Wednesday that his administration recently pursued a proposal to request that the U.S. Congress allow the island's heavily indebted government to declare bankruptcy amid an economic crisis. Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla's public acknowledgement of the proposal comes as the U.S. territory struggles with $72 billion in public debt amid a nearly decade-long economic slump.

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Turkey's election: A milestone in the history of Turkish politics

The pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party entered the parliament for the first time, exceeding the 10 percent threshold with 13.12% of the votes. Turkish politics has entered a new era.

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New Principal Named at MEMS

The Manchester School Board announced the selection of Thomas R. Quinn for the position of Principal of Manchester Elementary Middle School during a special meeting held Tuesday night. His first day of work will be July 1, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Bennington Rutland Supervisory Union central office.

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Mom designs swimwear line to hide pregnancy scars

Julia Horniacek is an independent freelance writer reporting beauty and fashion for SheKnows and Bustle.com, addicted to exercise, coffee and making an attempt to get outside her comfort zone. Whether you've recently had a baby or are looking to hide your pregnancy scars by the pool this summer, thanks to one teen-mom-turned-designer Altrichia Cook, we've found what you're looking for.

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Space: Many exoplanets, but not enough XXX? A CraveCast discussion

In the coming years we'll have new tools to aid in our search for life beyond Earth . At the same time the ambitious people at PornHub are hoping to demonstrate to the aliens how life on Earth is made, but do it beyond Earth.

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Airline Routes-June 15, 2015

Norwegian Airlines begins San Juan, Puerto Rico services: -London LGW, 2X-weekly, Nov. 4; -Copenhagen, weekly, Nov. 6; -Stockholm, weekly, Nov. 3; -Oslo, weekly, Nov. 1. It begins Copenhagen-St.

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New Search for Amelia Earhart's Plane Begins

Amelia Earhart leans on the propeller on the right wing engine on her airplane. Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan disappeared on a flight over the Pacific Ocean in July, 1937.

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Lyrics from Drake, Rakim, Biggie to emblazon Sprite cans

Cans of Sprite will be emblazoned with inspirational quotes from hip-hop stars Drake, Nas, Rakim and Notorious BIG in a new campaign from the soda maker. The quotes include "Know yourself, know your worth," from Drake's 2015 album and "Cool 'cause I don't get upset," from Rakim's "Microphone Fiend."

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Guide to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Whether you're a history buff, a beach bum, a foodie or an adventurer, San Juan appeals to a broad range of travelers. It offers urban attractions in the way of culture, dining and nightlife, plus unique wilderness areas, including caves, rivers and rainforests.

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