Jason Grant, a former Tobacco sales rep, was hired to be the regional lead for Scotland’s Period Dignity group. The hire immediately drew criticism.
Author: Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY
Three people injured in shooting at Illinois Six Flags theme park near Chicago
Three people were injured in a shooting incident at Six Flags Great America near Chicago. It occurred just 15 miles near Highland Park, Ill.
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California plane lands on busy freeway near Los Angeles, ignites after crashing into truck
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Beluga whale that captured worldwide attention in France is euthanized after desperate rescue attempt
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Ex-Colorado police officer sentenced for not intervening in arrest of woman with dementia
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Hiking to the world’s tallest tree? You face $5,000 fines and jail, California officials say
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Chess-playing robot breaks finger of 7-year-old boy during Russian tournament, video shows
A 7-year-old boy competing in a Russian chess tournament had his index finger broken by his opponent: a robot who went haywire.
Elon Musk denies affair with Sergey Brin’s wife, Nicole Shanahan
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