Dancing show drops first contestants amid photo waves
The reality competition faces an early shakeup as initial contestants exit the show. Reactions from fans and critics pour in as photographers capture moments of surprise and change during the season’s debut.
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Storefront Crashes Surge Across U.S. Buildings
Analysis by the Storefront Safety Council and Rob Reiter highlights 60 plus daily crashes into commercial and public buildings. CAREY and A. Gonzalez report for USA TODAY, detailing common causes and safety implications for restaurants, shops, offices, and other sites nationwide.
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Heidi Cruz profile and Ted Cruz 2016 bid launch
Heidi Cruz described as a smart businesswoman. Ted Cruz, 44, announced his 2016 Republican presidential run, skipping exploratory steps, citing a need for a new generation of courageous conservatives. He spoke at Liberty University after a 30 second Twitter video, with Rand Paul and Marco Rubio expected to follow.
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Iran gains regional influence as Yemen, Iraq, Syria tilt toward Tehran
The piece details Iran backed gains across Yemen where Houthi rebels seized Taiz and ousted Hadi, in Iraq where Shiite militias push Islamic State back with Tehran support, and in Syria where Assad consolidates power aided by Iran and Hezbollah. U S advisers evacuated earlier amid growing Iranian influence. The report cites analysts warning of a shifting regional balance and a lack of coherent U S strategy.
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Supreme Court declines Wisconsin voter ID challenge
The Supreme Court will not hear a major challenge to Wisconsin’s strict photo ID law, a setback for civil rights groups who say it disenfranchises hundreds of thousands lacking proper identification. The decision shifts attention to Texas and leaves eight states with mandatory photo IDs, including Georgia and North Carolina.
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