Jordan Pascale
Stories
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Kazuhisa Hashimoto, Creator Of Famous 'Konami Code' Gaming Cheat, Dies
Hashimoto, a programmer for video game company Konami, had said he created the code to help him test the game Gladius. The code later appeared as easter eggs in pop culture.
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World
Whiteout Conditions Lead To 140-Vehicle Pileup Near Montreal
The crash spread out over nearly two-thirds of a mile. According to police, two people were killed and 29 were injured.
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National
Centuries-Old Law Against Cursing In Public Repealed By Virginia Legislators
"Profane swearing" has been illegal in the commonwealth since 1792. The repeal now awaits the governor's signature.
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World
Satellite Photos Show Rapid Growth Of Syrian Refugee Camps
Fighting in northwest Syria has forced hundreds of thousands of people — many of them women and children — to seek shelter along the border.
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Business
Banking Giant HSBC To Cut 35,000 Jobs Amid Restructuring
The bank says it will shed nearly 15% of its workforce and $100 billion in investments as it refocuses on growth markets in Asia and reduces operations in Europe and the U.S.
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Environment
Rare Weedy Seadragons Hatch At California Aquarium
The delicate creatures resemble bits of seaweed and are distant cousins of the seahorse. The aquarium says the two inch-long babies are already feeding on tiny shrimp.
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Animals
Standard Poodle Takes Best In Show At Westminster Kennel Club Competition
Wearing the ultimate in poodle hairdos, Siba trounced 2,600 other dogs over a three-day competition. Seven dogs, all the best in their categories, competed in the finale.
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Politics
Virginia Legislature Votes To Allow Cities To Remove Confederate Statues
State law has banned any modifications to the monuments. In 2016, Charlottesville sought to remove a Robert E. Lee statue, a decision that partly inspired the violent Unite the Right rally.
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National
U.S. Women's Soccer Team On The Cusp Of Olympic Berth. Mexico Stands In The Way
A win would mean the seventh-straight Olympics appearance for the U.S. — and a shot at redemption after finishing fifth at the 2016 Games.
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Sports
The XFL Aims To Capitalize On Spring Football With 9-Point Touchdowns, Other Oddities
The XFL was launched in 2001 as an NFL with attitude. It folded after a single season. But the league is back in 2020. Will it survive?