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Journalist @KIRO7Seattle • UW alumnus • 📸 • Story idea? 📧 Ltran @Kiro7 .com

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I am extremely blessed and excited to announce that I am officially joining the dynamic @KIRO7Seattle team. Nearly a decade later, I’m finally home.
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Black Lives Matter protest in Los Angeles.
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#NEW (NBC) - A federal judge on Saturday dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Trump's campaign in Pennsylvania. “In the United States, this cannot justify the disenfranchisement of a single voter, let alone all the voters of its 6th most populated state," the judge wrote.
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Los Angeles prosecutors have charged rapper/singer Tory Lanez with shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion during an argument. Lanez is accused of shooting at Megan Thee Stallion’s feet, hitting her, after she left a vehicle during their fight in the Hollywood Hills on 7/12. CONT ➡️
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He faces felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of roughly 23 years.
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#NEW : (NBC) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that Russian "enemy sabotage groups" had entered Kyiv, the capital, and that he was the "number one target." "They want to destroy Ukraine politically by destroying the head of state," he said in a video.
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GOING GREEN! The Chicago River is dyed a vivid green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day!
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A zebra has been on the run since Sunday in the North Bend area after escaping a trailer on I-90. 4 zebras escaped the trailer, the other 3 were caught within hours. KIRO 7 learned that the last zebra was spotted near Boxley Creek.
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CNN correspondents in Kyiv and Kharkiv say they recently heard a series of blasts. CNN senior international correspondent Matthew Chance says he just heard one roughly at about 5:18 a.m. in Eastern European Standard Time.
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@JoyOnBroad Please learn about Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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#BREAKING : The President's reelection campaign announces "Operation MAGA," an effort to continue campaigning while President Donald Trump is hospitalized with Covid-19.
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ABC 7 New York reports: ““Now I have a record." A 21-year-old was sentenced to 10 days in jail, 150 hours of community service and one year of probation after he overslept for jury duty.”
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NBC News reports: “A suspect who allegedly sent a letter containing the deadly poison ricin to the White House has been detained trying to enter the U.S. from Canada, a federal law enforcement official says.”
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#NEW : (NBC) - President-elect Biden is poised to announce his chief of staff as early as Thursday, a top Biden official says. There is no final decision yet but multiple sources familiar with the matter say Ron Klain is the leading contender.
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#NEW : Photo captured by Matt Smith of a tornado in Woodridge, IL.
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Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! Happy Lunar New Year to you and your loved ones. Tune in to @WXII to find out how The Triad is celebrating the holiday, and how organizers say it can create a more inclusive community.
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5 years
It was once a fantasy dream and now it’s slowly becoming a reality. I’m excited to announce that I’m officially the new weekend anchor for Fort Wayne’s NBC. Thank you to my station for believing in me. I promise I won’t let you down.
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I talked with Fort Wayne Pride Director Nikki Fultz, who's been involved with the organization for 21 years, on how Texas social workers can now turn away LGBTQ clients and those with a disability. We'll have more reaction from Fultz on @FortWaynesNBC at 11 p.m.
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More details from NBC Los Angeles:
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Best Buy will start to require customers to wear face coverings in stores nationwide, even in states that don’t require them to do so. The policy goes into effect today.
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A N.C. woman captured this viral moment a flight attendant comforted a passenger who was nervous about flying. "He explained every sound and bump and even sat here holding her hand." Full story on WXII 12 News at 11 p.m. Photo courtesy: Molly Lee
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The owner of Mancino's, says her business is struggling, but despite the challenges, she says she plans to donate hundreds of meals to help health care workers. She says if her business has to close, she will "go out in a bang" and make sure it's done helping others. More at 11.
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#BREAKING : Vice President Kamala Harris is in west Seattle to raise money for this year’s Democratic ticket. The White House says she will be speaking at two fundraising events. This is located on 56th Avenue Southwest. She is scheduled to fly to Los Angeles at 7. @KIRO7Seattle
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#BREAKING : Pro-Palestine supporters have taken over downtown Seattle’s annual Christmas tree lighting. This is at the intersection of Pine Street and 4th Avenue. They had marched down from 5th Avenue. This is in front of the Westlake Center.
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3 years
Extremely grateful to continue my dream with the dynamic @WXII as its newest weekend anchor and reporter. Thank you to my mentors & the many people who’ve helped me along the way, Hearst, and WXII for believing in me. I promise, I won’t let all of you down.
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I talked with Taji, who says she was inside the classroom yesterday and saw the incident. She shared her thoughts with me on WSSU's statement. She also described to me the events that led up to the 20-year-old student's arrest. I'll have the full report tonight on WXII at 11 pm.
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(NBC) - The Biden admin. is working to purchase an additional 200 million doses of the COVID vaccine - 100M from Pfizer & 100M from Moderna - a move that could provide enough doses for nearly every American to get fully inoculated by the end of the summer, President Biden said.
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I genuinely believe one of the greatest gifts in life is to be able to help others. Fort Wayne, it was truly a privilege to be able to serve you. To my mentors & the many people who’ve helped me along the way, this would not be possible without your time and guidance. Thank you.
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I talked with Father Nam Vu with Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, who says Shane Nguyen was a huge part of the tight-knit Vietnamese community, to learn more about Nguyen. Close friends of Nguyen created a GoFundMe to help support his family.
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One of my biggest idols/inspirations - @AgentNicoleLynn . Her story greatly influenced me to change careers & pursue my passion: 1. She graduated with a business degree, worked for one of the top finance companies (Morgan Stanley) in the world on Wall Street Continue thread ➡️
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Not only did Appalachian State Univ. upset Texas A&M, who was ranked 6th in the nation, last week, but the win also convinced ESPN to host College GameDay at App State tomorrow, instead of A&M's game tomorrow against Miami, which was the original plan, Rece Davis with ESPN says.
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A Chinese immigrant who was attacked in April while collecting cans in Harlem has died of his injuries. It drew national attention in part of a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. Jarrod Powell, 49, faced charges including attempted murder & hate crime charges. #StopAsianHate
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A Hoosier veteran is protesting in front of the Allen County Courthouse. He says he served in the army and fought in the Korean War.
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Growing up, I often did not see many people who looked like me on TV, so this day personally meant a lot to me. Thank you both @CeFaanKim and @VickyNguyenTV for your time and guidance throughout the past several months. It means more than you know.
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#NEW : According to NBC News, authorities in Omaha, Nebraska say they're investigating a mall shooting that happened earlier Saturday. Officials say the shooting happened at the Westroads Mall, and one person is in critical condition. Police are still looking for the shooter.
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COPS VS KIDS: Kids in Washington State were having a snow ball fight when local police officers decided to join in on the fun -- resulting in an epic battle ❄️
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@KIRO7Seattle People are chanting “light the tree,” as pro-Palestine supporters are continuing to speak on a mic.
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Former Alabama WR @__RUGGS was the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. He was the first wide receiver to be selected, and ran the fastest 40-yard dash at this year's combine. The person who represents him? Fort Wayne NFL Agent Jovan Barnes.
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@KIRO7Seattle #BREAKING : The downtown Seattle Christmas tree has been lit, which was followed with fireworks. People were chanting in support of the Christmas tree lighting, while pro-Palestine supporters continued to protest in front of the Westlake Center.
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My mom was getting the house ready for Thanksgiving & she didn’t think I could make it back home this year. Well, surprise mom! I’m finally back home & we all get to spend the holiday as a family again. No matter where life takes me, I’ll always find time for you & the family.
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Happy Founders’ Day to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 110 years ago, 10 distinguished men established this organization on the campus of Indiana University. Kappa changed my life and will ALWAYS be a part of who I am. YO to the Nupes and Gamma Eta👌🏻 #φνπ #J5
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Never would have thought I would anchor a newscast the same day the next President-elect would be announced. A tense 13 hour sprint, but loved every moment of it. The journalism dream continues.
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Growing up, I didn’t see many people who looked like me on TV. It impacted how I saw myself. This is the first time in my life that I’ve seen this. And it happened in my hometown. Such an inspiring moment for me, and hopefully for younger Asian-Americans.
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It’s not an everyday occurrence that we have three Asian-Americans leading a newscast. It’s only for one day & it may not be a big deal for you, but the significance of this, is not lost on me. Honored to work with these amazing journalists. More here:
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The Swain County Sheriff's Office released this video Thursday taken by a pilot of a harrowing emergency landing on a highway in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.
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4 years
Chúc mừng năm mới (Happy Lunar New Year) everyone! Wishing everyone good health, prosperity, laughter, love, and happiness. May this year be better than the last. To my family back home, I miss and love all of you so much. Wish I could celebrate the new year with all of you.
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#NEW : Per court documents, Amazon filed an appeal after a judge dismissed its lawsuit against a former Amazon worker, accusing him of breaking his contract & stealing millions. At 5, @Amy_K_Nelson shares how they were forced to move from Seattle to prove her husband's innocence.
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Today marks my one year anniversary of working in the news industry. Still have a lot to learn and work on, however, truly grateful for those who have helped me along the way. Here’s to continuing to push myself to learn, grow and get better by 1% every day.
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Meet Olivia Lan Wilkinson. My sister is now a mom. The Tran family just grew ❤️.
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The mom of 13 y/o Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was shot & killed at Alderwood Mall Wed., spoke about her daughter. Police say Jayda was innocent. On @KIRO7Seattle at 5, you'll hear from the mom and her incredible show of restraint/resilience in the wake of her daughter's tragic death
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This made my heart happy ♥️
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Former West Noble High School Track Coach and Teacher Chuck Schlemmer died this week. Tonight, the Noble County community came together to remember his name under the Friday night lights. Hear from West Noble Football Head Coach and his player about Friday's dedication game.
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Colts’ QB @bretthundley7 named the Week 7 NFLPA Community MVP after he hosted his annual Halloween Spectacular for more than 250 kids and families who live with epilepsy.
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#BREAKING : President Joe Biden is leaving a campaign reception in Medina, WA and is scheduled to fly out of SeaTac this afternoon. @KIRO7Seattle
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4 years
Drove around downtown Fort Wayne and saw a few people cleaning up, including this man.
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#NEW : President Joe Biden releases a statement on “Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine.”
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Video credit: @ronkurokawa
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My little niece’s (middle) first day of kindergarten ❤️
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Molly Lee described the moments leading up to the viral photo she captured that touched the hearts of many across the United States.
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Yosemite National Park might be a little difficult to get to during this time of year, but this view is amazing.
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I asked the student if she feels safe on campus after the incident. "Honestly no. If I know I can be arrested for defending myself against a professor, I do not feel safe." I reached out to school officials for their response. They declined an interview.
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#NEW : NBC News shared this map showing where Russia has attacked Ukraine. MORE:
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Thank you to the Fort Wayne Police Dept. for inviting me to your gala! I didn’t expect this award, however, it means a lot that you thought of me. I’m truly humbled. I honestly wouldn’t be in this position without everyone that has guided & mentored me along the way so thank you.
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I talked with @oohkmadison , a student at North Carolina A&T State University, who is raising money to help cancer patients. The money will support patients in Greensboro, and purchase wigs to help them feel seen and beautiful.
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#NEW : President Joe Biden is calling for all U.S. flags to be flown half-staff until sunset on March 22nd in honor of the victims of the Atlanta spa shootings.
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3 years
The Juicy Crab - if you enjoy seafood, I highly recommend! 🍤🥘
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Thanks for the great past two years Winston-Salem/The Triad! The journalism dream continues!
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4 years
Thanks everyone for the kind birthday wishes & socially distanced surprises. Turning 30 years old today was special & even during a difficult year, I’m reminded there's still so much to be grateful for. I understand many can’t say the same so I wanted to shed light on the below:
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Chúc Mừng Năm Mới (Happy Lunar New Year)! Wishing everyone a year full of good health, happiness, love, peace, success, prosperity and good fortune! 🧧🐀 #Yearoftherat #happylunarnewyear
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This week marks 2 1/2 months at @wxii . Feeling so grateful to be able to work with such an amazing team. Every day I head to work, I feel so inspired by my coworkers, and their work. I hope you’ll join me weekdays at 4, 5 and 6 & weekends 6-7, 10, and 11. The dream continues.
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#NEW : Leaders of Winston-Salem State University released a statement following an incident involving police that happened inside Carolina Hall Wednesday morning. It reads in part: I’ll have a full report on @WXII at 11 p.m.
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#NEW : According to NBC News Correspondent @GadiNBC , he says #Arizona election officials told him the final ballot count result in Maricopa County probably won't come tomorrow, and it could be "this weekend."
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A 9-year-old girl named Ella organized a bake sale and a lemonade stand to raise money for Black Lives Matter Saturday. This happened from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 1900 block of Poinsette Drive in Fort Wayne. The kids sold all of their baked goods and raised $1,173.
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CHICAGO✈️: A man shared this video of a crowd of people at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Saturday. The man said the people in this hallway were traveling from different countries & states. He said it took him 4.5 hours to get through. Video courtesy:Joe Rosengarten
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I’m finally a plant dad 🪴🌿
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My cousin sent me these photos of my lil' nephew Jayce! 😩 I miss my family.
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"As of this morning we have the resignation, a letter from officer Kim Porter, and in addition to that, we have also received a letter of resignation from the police chief." - Brooklyn Center, MN Mayor Mike Elliott
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Alecia Washington just became the 1st African-American student to become Valedictorian at R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem in 100 years. She hopes this can send a positive message to younger students who look like her, especially in underserved communities. Story at 4/6
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Workin’ that Beyoncé wind.....with a corn dog in her hand 😂 I’m here for this 😅
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***WARNING: Content is disturbing. Taji shared this video she captured of the incident with me. She also described the moments that led up to the video/arrest. I reached out to a school spokesperson to get her response. She declined an interview. Full report at 11pm.
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My niece just graduated from high school. I’m sad I couldn’t be home for this special moment, however, I’m extremely proud of her, and the woman she is growing into. Can’t wait to see what she accomplishes throughout her life.
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Senator Romney: "We gather due to a selfish man's injured pride & the outrage of supporters who he has deliberately misinformed for the past two months - and stirred to action this very morning. What happened...was an insurrection, incited by the President of the United States."
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Tomorrow will be my first day producing and anchoring my own shows. The plan is to arrive at the station at 9am. Shoot b-roll and grab interviews from 9-12pm. Produce the 6pm newscast. Produce the 11pm newscast. “Take every challenge as an opportunity to rise.”
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She quit her job ➡️law school ➡️ passed the bar exam. 2. She contacted hundreds of people for an opportunity to work for their agency. Everyone denied her except one man. He gave her a test to get a meeting w/ a highly recruited high school athlete. @AgentNicoleLynn Cont. ➡️
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YO to the Nupes 👌🏻♦️ #J5
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Work ✅ 3 hour drive to Chicago ✅ 22 hours later... I’m still up ✅ Surprising my mom for Thanksgiving = it’s more than worth it Seattle, I’m coming home ✈️🏙
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JUST IN: One of the three plaintiffs listed in the ACLU of Indiana's lawsuit against Fort Wayne and the local sheriff's department has been arrested. @FortWaynesNBC
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Forsyth County deputies arrested & charged Shannon Adkins, 50, with misdemeanor simple assault. Officials say she threw soup at a juvenile worker Tuesday at the Mayflower Restaurant in Rural Hall after she was unsatisfied with the order. The mother of the juvenile shared this.
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Happy birthday brother. A decade filled with memories, and a lifetime to go. Brothers ‘til the end. Love you Nupe ♦️👌🏻 @BROBROknows
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Former West Noble High School Track Coach and Teacher Chuck Schlemmer died this week. Two Noble County high school football teams came together during their Friday game to remember him. See how they did it below:
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3. She called, DM’d and emailed a highly recruited high school athlete. He didn’t respond. She didn’t settle. She drove 6 hours to meet him. He laughed at her and walked away. That year, she recruited 25-30 athletes and none of them signed with her. @AgentNicoleLynn Cont. ➡️
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WATCH: During and after my live shot, I saw a couple of men who protested earlier clean up the remaining trash in front of the Allen County Courthouse.
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Guess who made a special trip to the Midwest!? My parents! 🙂 I didn’t think I was going to be able to spend Father’s Day with my dad this year, but instead, both my parents came and surprised me! My heart is genuinely full ❤️ (wishing my sister and brother-in-law were here too).
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BREAKING: Dave and Busters and HomeGoods are coming to Fort Wayne. What used to be the Sears at Glenbrooke Square, officials with the construction company say the two businesses will be built in its place.
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"We are here for one reason and one reason only: to ask Russia to stop," U.S. ambassador to UN says. "Send your troops, your tanks, and your planes back to their barracks and hangars. Send your diplomats to the negotiating table. Back away from the brink, before it is too late."
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@RGIII Thank you for mentioning this! What do you think are the chances he’ll actually win it?
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When Houston PD Assistant Chief Larry Satterwhite was making sure a local park was closed down and secure, he didn't realize he'd also need to give a police escort to some ducklings trying to find their way back to their mom.
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