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Professor Robert Ammon Jr. Fired Over Sexual Discussions With Students

Professor Loses Job Over Sexual Discussions With Students

Robert Ammon Jr., former Professor at Slippery Rock University, lost his appeal by a 2-1 vote regarding his dismissal from the University because of his sexual discussions with students during a spring break trip he was leading. At the time of his dismissal, Ammon was a tenured full professor and chair of the sports management… Read more »

New Jersey Confiscation Law Lets Cops Take Phones Without Warrants

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Legislation introduced in the New Jersey state senate would greatly empower law enforcement should it become a formal law. The law would allow police officers to confiscate the cell phones of drivers involved in accidents to determine whether or not the driver was in a call or texting at the time the accident took place…. Read more »

Rite Aid Scam: Police Issue Warning About Phony Sweepstakes

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Don’t get too excited if you get a phone call claiming that you’ve won money in a Rite Aid sweepstakes because there’s a good chance that it’s a scam. Business Week reports that an elderly woman in West Kittanning, Pennsylvania recently received a call claiming that she had won $18,000 in a Ride Aid sweepstakes…. Read more »

Handcuffed Man Steals Police Cruiser

Handcuffed Man Steals Police car

A handcuffed man stole a police cruiser, according to authorities in Pennsylvania. The man was reportedly handcuffed and seat-belted into the back seat. Anthony Fox, age 26, was seated in the back of the cruiser as he was under arrest by the Pennsylvania State Police. At some point Fox was left alone in the car…. Read more »

Whooping Crane Shooting: Reward Now $10,000 For Killer

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A whooping crane shooting in April is still unsolved. Last week, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said that the reward for turning in the shooter of the endangered birds will be increased to $10,000. Wildlife agents found the shot whooping crane on the bank of the Red River near Loggy Bayou on April… Read more »

Designated Drivers Don’t Always Abstain

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You’re going out on the town for the night. Everyone wants to have a good time, likely drink, and doesn’t want have to worry about getting home, thus a designated driver is elected – the person who is supposed to remain sober for the night and be responsible for getting everyone home safe and sound…. Read more »