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Campus police officer shot dead in Texas after student busted for drugs

Campus police officer shot dead in Texas after student busted for drugs

A student shot a police officer to death at Texas Tech University in Lubbock on Monday (9 October), and the campus was placed on lockdown before the suspect was arrested, officials said.The attack took place after the unidentified student was taken to the schools police station following a welfare check by campus police during which drugs and drug paraphernalia were reportedly found in his room.
Oct 10, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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For investors, could diamonds be the new gold?

When investors think of safe havens, the most obvious options that come to their mind are gold, treasuries or certain currencies such as the yen and Swiss franc.
Oct 10, 2017
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GMs Driverless Fuel Cell Concept Vehicle, SURUS, Can Help During Disasters

GMs Driverless Fuel Cell Concept Vehicle, SURUS, Can Help During Disasters

General Motors; SURUS; stands for Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure. SURUS is powered by GMs latest hydrogen fuel-cell system and has autonomous capabilities. The vehicle is designed for many uses such as transporting cargo, providing backup power during emergencies and aiding military operations. SURUS is just one part of GMs strategy to reduce emissions and to reduce traffic congestion and accidents. GM plans to release at least 20 all-electric cars by 2023.
Oct 10, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Wildfires blaze through Californias Napa Valley wine country and force evacuations

Wildfires blaze through Californias Napa Valley wine country and force evacuations

Wildfires ripped through the Napa Valley, forcing officials to order residents to evacuate. One of the largest fires in Santa Rosa has torched 20,000 acres and forced the closure of all public schools in Santa Rosa and Calistoga. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the Bay area and most of Southern California.
Oct 10, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Wildfires blaze through Californias Napa Valley wine country and force evacuations

Wildfires blaze through Californias Napa Valley wine country and force evacuations

Wildfires ripped through the Napa Valley, forcing officials to order residents to evacuate. One of the largest fires in Santa Rosa has torched 20,000 acres and forced the closure of all public schools in Santa Rosa and Calistoga. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the Bay area and most of Southern California.
Oct 10, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Wildfires blaze through Californias Napa Valley wine country and force evacuations

Wildfires blaze through Californias Napa Valley wine country and force evacuations

Wildfires ripped through the Napa Valley, forcing officials to order residents to evacuate. One of the largest fires in Santa Rosa has torched 20,000 acres and forced the closure of all public schools in Santa Rosa and Calistoga. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the Bay area and most of Southern California.
Oct 10, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Suspicious van driver offers doughnuts to three little girls

Suspicious van driver offers doughnuts to three little girls

Police are investigating after a van driver in Manchester appeared to attempt to lure three young children to his van by offering them doughnuts. CCTV footage of the incident was posted onto Facebook on 7 October by the mother of the girls, Rechelle Marcia Haigh, where it has been viewed over 490,000 times. She wrote in the post, When I approached this man he acted weird and asked me if my kids wanted some doughnuts then drove off when I stepped out the house.
Oct 9, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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