Exiled Sierra Leonean writer finds refuge in Las Vegas
Exiled writer Syl Cheney-Coker arrives in Las Vegas as part of Cities of Asylum program. UNLV and Mandalay Group back the project with funding and a $2 million writing chair funded by Glenn Schaeffer and Soyinka. Mayor Oscar Goodman calls it a cultural boost as Cheney-Coker plans a year or two stay near the Strip.
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Former state official commits suicide on sentencing day
Harrisburg report states Lawrence LaCrosse, 45, former chief taxing officer for the Treasury Department, killed himself while facing sentencing on 10 counts of theft by deception after defrauding 10 clients of $520,173 from his tax preparation business. He had filed for bankruptcy last year and was free on bail when he disappeared for a noon discovery.
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Explosion tears through Syracuse synagogue amid fear of bombing
Police and federal agents investigate a late Friday explosion and fire at Temple Beth El in Syracuse with no injuries. Officials say it appears started in a rear office and may not have a known perpetrator. The incident occurs during the Sukkot festival as nationwide tensions over the Middle East rise. First lady Hillary Clinton urged religious tolerance during a nearby event.
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Bedford player dies after neck injury in high school game
A Cleveland Central Catholic sophomore Marcus Steele fractured his neck tackling an opposing player during a Bedford area football game. Officials said he died almost instantly after the injury in the third quarter as he was transported to the hospital. Coaches from Trinity expressed shock at the tragedy.
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