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Gas prices hit new high amid rising demand and 1980s inflation note
Gasoline prices across the United States rose to a record average of about 1.80 per gallon for all grades, with analysts citing stronger economy and Memorial Day travel as demand drivers. Lundberg warns against near-term price declines, noting inflation-adjusted prices remain below early 1980s peaks while higher crude demand and pre-summer maintenance push prices up.
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Cadet at Air Force Academy linked to multiple sexual assaults
Air Force Academy cadet Concosta Seawell faced multiple sex offense accusations over several months, including sodomy and rape claims. An investigation cited 142 reports of sexual assault at the academy in the past decade, prompting reforms after a 9/11 era threat and subsequent court martial.
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Sniper hunt costs exceed 3 million in Ohio case
The Columbus Dispatch reports more than 3 million spent on overtime, aircraft, cameras, and sensors during a four month investigation into deadly sniper attacks near Columbus. Charles McCoy Jr. is jailed on felonious assault charges and linked to about two dozen shootings along I 270. FBI funded part of the effort.
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