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Five British men have been released on bail after being detained near a military base for alleged terror offenses. The British base is used by the U.S. military for strikes on Iran.
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A former Cornell University student has filed a lawsuit alleging the school didn't do enough to protect her after she says she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife has classified Lake Fort Phantom Hill as fully infested with zebra mussels. That's the strongest designation the state gives.
