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stock.adobe.comThe sudden shutdown of Hillsborough's juvenile detention center has reportedly left judges, lawyers and officials confused about where to house the youths who were placed there. -
Doug Mills/APJournalists, an aviation executive, a robotics rescue expert, a college professor — and several deeply affected callers — share their experiences from the day and describe what has changed for them since.
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The cloudless blue sky of September 11, 2001, became part of America’s collective memory. Twenty-five years later, we examine how weather influenced the World Trade Center dust plume and recovery — and what scientists learned when U.S. air traffic was grounded. -
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Google MapsLeapfrog argues the case involving five Palm Beach Health Network hospitals raises First Amendment issues because its safety grades are “opinions” protected by the Constitution. -
Jim Newman/UF/IFASCiting privacy issues, an official said the health department "is unable to provide additional details." However, the investigation occurs after Hillsborough was described as an "epicenter" of an outbreak.
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