Salutatorian silent at graduation over rape word choice
In Oak Bluffs Massachusetts Megan Cryer, valedictorian of Martha's Vineyard Regional High, sat mute at commencement after Principal Gregory Scotten objected to her use of the word rape in addressing the crowd. Cryer, who was raped by former football star Keith Devine in 1992, sought to thank supporters and speak openly about the trauma, while Scotten urged a more discreet phrasing.
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NRA audit looms as former board accuses officials
Boston report says IRS plans a two to three year audit of the NRA's tax exempt status amid claims by former board members that current officials misused funds from a 150 million dollar budget. They allege overspending on recruitment and improper contracts as the IRS confirms no public comment.
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Oklahoma City
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Fertilizer theft spurs FBI probe in Oklahoma
Seminole police asked federal agents to assist after 3000 pounds of ammonium nitrate were stolen from Claus ing's Feed and Seed warehouse. Thieves took sixty 50 pound bags from a padlocked facility, sparking a joint FBI ATF inquiry due to the substance's use in the Oklahoma City bombing.
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