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Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate Former President Donald Trump unveiled his vice presidential running mate late Monday afternoon, July 15.  US Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, age 39, was announced as the pick by Trump on Truth Social just ahead of his appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post reads as follows: "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. honorably served our Country in the Ma…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Naval Academy ID's Annapolis Midshipman Who Died In Philadelphia Surrounded By Family Naval Academy ID's Annapolis Midshipman Who Died In Philadelphia Surrounded By Family
Naval Academy ID's Annapolis Midshipman Who Died In Philadelphia Surrounded By Family The Naval Academy has identified the Annapolis midshipman who died while on leave in Philadelphia. Taylor Connors, a 24-year-old Pleasant View, Utah native, died Tuesday, June 7, with family by his bedside, the US Naval Academy said. “Our Naval Academy community is mourning a tragic loss this week of a life taken far too soon – Midshipman Taylor Connors honorably served his nation as a Marine and as a midshipman,” said Vice Adm. Sean Buck, 63rd Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy.  Connors attended Utah Military Academy where he attained the rank of group commander, responsib…

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by Nicole Acosta & Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
70-Year-Old Marine Corps Vet Jimmy 'The Cowboy' Johnson Saves Neighbor From Norristown Blaze 70-Year-Old Marine Corps Vet Jimmy 'The Cowboy' Johnson Saves Neighbor From Norristown Blaze
70-Year-Old Marine Corps Vet Jimmy 'The Cowboy' Johnson Saves Neighbor From Norristown Blaze A 70-year-old Marine Corps veteran was remembered for his crucial role in a Norristown blaze when he rescued a neighbor from the burning three-story building Monday morning. Jimmy “The Cowboy” Johnson made the 9-1-1 call around 10 a.m. that notified firefighters of the dwelling fire in the 1000 block of Swede Street, authorities said. With the help of kids in the neighborhood, they all kicked in the door of the building and yelled for everyone to get out, authorities said. When he was told that there was someone trapped on the second floor, he went upstairs and saw a man engulfed in flames…

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by Nicole Acosta