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Two Military Jets Collide at Mountain Home Air Show
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Two Military Jets Collide at Mountain Home Air Show

A midair collision between two military aircraft at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday sent four aircrew members parachuting to safety. All crew are in stable condition, and the remainder of the two-day event has been canceled.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
San Francisco Celebrates Wavy Gravy's 90th Birthday
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San Francisco Celebrates Wavy Gravy's 90th Birthday

The Bay Area honored counterculture icon and peace activist Wavy Gravy as he reached his 90th birthday milestone. San Francisco hosted a major celebration for the beloved philanthropist who has become synonymous with the city's activist heritage.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Texas Summer Camp Crisis: 300 Await Licenses
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Texas Summer Camp Crisis: 300 Await Licenses

With summer rapidly approaching, Texas faces a significant bottleneck in its camp licensing system. Following deadly flooding last July that prompted stricter safety standards, only nine camps have received approval to open while more than 300 remain in regulatory limbo.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
U.S. Executions Nearly Double as Global Total Soars
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U.S. Executions Nearly Double as Global Total Soars

The United States executed 47 prisoners across 11 states in 2025, nearly double the previous year's total, according to a new Amnesty International report. Florida led the nation with 19 executions as global executions reached a 44-year high.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Senator Bill Cassidy Eliminated in Louisiana Republican Primary
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Senator Bill Cassidy Eliminated in Louisiana Republican Primary

Two-term U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy finished third in Saturday's Republican primary, failing to advance to the June runoff. His defeat marks a significant victory for President Trump, who backed Rep. Julia Letlow after Cassidy voted to convict him following the January 6th insurrection.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness at Laurel Park
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Napoleon Solo Wins Preakness at Laurel Park

Napoleon Solo rebounded from two fifth-place finishes to capture the 151st Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Laurel Park, holding off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths in front of a limited crowd of 4,800 spectators.

5/17/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
NPR Team Reveals Secrets to Compelling Interviews
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NPR Team Reveals Secrets to Compelling Interviews

The production team behind NPR's Wild Card podcast shares insights into their interview preparation process, explaining how meticulous groundwork enables them to capture profound and unexpected human moments during conversations.

5/16/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Supreme Court Blocks Virginia's Democratic-Friendly Congressional Map
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Supreme Court Blocks Virginia's Democratic-Friendly Congressional Map

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to intervene in Virginia's redistricting battle, leaving in place a state court ruling that voided voter-approved congressional maps favoring Democrats. The decision marks the latest development in a nationwide redistricting war with significant implications for congressional control.

5/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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Shakira and Burna Boy Unite for 2026 World Cup Anthem

The Colombian superstar returns to World Cup music for the fourth time, teaming up with Nigerian artist Burna Boy for 'Dai Dai,' the official song of the 2026 tournament. The track blends Afrobeats with Latin Pop and celebrates the global spirit of soccer's biggest event.

5/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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