In North Carolina, clown costumes are not verboten – but officials are encouraging residents to resist putting on clown gear.
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Coast Guard responds to fire on Jonesport fishing vessel: Photos
The boat was not manned and was on a mooring when the fire broke out.
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Airbnb apologizes for racism complaints, outlines new policies
The company plans to automatically block future reservations for dates when a host has already told someone that a property was unavailable.
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U.S. average 30-year mortgage rate declines
Fixed-rate mortgages are not far from the all-time low of 3.31 percent in November 2012.
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Bruce Springsteen sets record for longest U.S. show
Wednesday night’s concert in Philadelphia lasts four hours, four minutes.
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Ryan Lochte banned through June 2017, loses $100,000 in bonuses
The swimmer must after perform 20 hours of community service and will miss Team USA’s trip to the White House.
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Accident investigators don’t like how they’re portrayed in ‘Sully’ movie
The film, scheduled for release Friday, depicts them as looking for any excuse to blame pilot Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger for ditching in the Hudson River.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to get nearly $33 million in repairs
The money will be used to upgrade two dry docks.
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Clinton blasts Trump’s comments on military generals, Putin
Speaking to reporters Thursday, the candidate suggests she agrees with Democrats who say she is being held to a different standard in the presidential race.
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Maine Micmacs get $600,000 grant for affordable housing
The Aroostook Band of Micmacs is the northernmost American Indian tribe in the state.