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Cape Cod teen John Sheeran avoids jail time in attempted drowning of black peer: DA

A Cape Cod teenager pleaded guilty to attempting to own death of a fellow black man in the pond, spitting racial slander during Wednesday's sentencing. John Sheeran, 15, of Chatham, Massachusetts, will provide approximately 700 hours of community service after attempting to murder and assault on dangerous weapons charges in December. He also needs to […]

Jewish Community Center Targeted in Attempted Terror Attack in Cape Town

Last Friday, a Jewish community center in Cape Town was the target of an attempted terrorist attack, but the plot was thwarted when explosives were discovered on the premises of the building before it could be detonated. The center houses the community's main institutions and is located across the street from the historic Gardens Synagogue. […]

Cape Hatteras beaches close as erosion unearths toxic remains of old military base

Officials at Cape Hatteras National Seashore expanded beach closures this week as a precaution against the “strong” smell of oil at the former military installation, according to the National Park Service. The beach closure is approximately 0.25 miles long and runs from the coastal homes at the end of Old Lighthouse Road in Buxton, North […]

Olympic Refugee Breaker Disqualified for ‘Free Afghan Women’ Cape

Manizah Tarash, an Afghan breakdancer who is part of the Refugee Olympic Team in Paris, was disqualified during the preliminary competition on Friday after writing the words “Liberate Afghan Women” on her cape during her breakdancing routine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) bans political slogans on the stadiums and podiums. Tarash, 21, was born in […]

Refugee breaker Manizha Talash disqualified at Olympics for ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape

Breakdancer Maniza Tarash was disqualified from the Olympics after demonstrating in support of the liberation of Afghan women during a competition. After the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, Tarash fled the country and was granted asylum in Spain. She is representing the refugee team at the Paris Olympics in B-girl breaking, wearing a cape that […]

Over 100 dolphins left stranded on muddy Cape Cod beach before being rescued

More than 100 dolphins were stranded on a muddy beach off the coast of Massachusetts’ Cape Cod, but rescuers rushed to the scene and rescued most of them. A spokesman for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFA) said they were notified early on Friday that 10 Pacific white-sided dolphins were near the shore. When […]