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Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler Kills 12
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Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler Kills 12

Authorities have confirmed that 11 skydivers and a pilot are presumed dead following a single-engine turboprop plane crash on Sunday near Butler, Missouri. The incident marks one of the deadliest aviation accidents in the state's recent history.

6/15/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Skydiving Plane Crash in Butler Kills All 12 Aboard
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Skydiving Plane Crash in Butler Kills All 12 Aboard

A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers planning to skydive crashed near Butler Memorial Airport on Sunday morning, killing everyone on board. The aircraft, operated by Skydive Kansas City, went down in flames shortly after takeoff around 11:30 a.m.

6/14/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Trump Name Removed from Kennedy Center Amid Secrecy
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Trump Name Removed from Kennedy Center Amid Secrecy

Workers removed President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade on Friday following a judge's order, conducting the operation behind barriers that blocked public view. The secretive process drew onlookers as the cultural institution complied with the court directive.

6/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Retired Physician to Summit Kilimanjaro at 90
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Retired Physician to Summit Kilimanjaro at 90

Dr. Art Ulene, a retired physician, plans to celebrate his 90th birthday next month by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. The ambitious endeavor demonstrates that age need not be a barrier to extraordinary physical challenges.

6/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
U.S. Military Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Gang Leader
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U.S. Military Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Gang Leader

President Donald Trump announced Friday that a military operation killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of the Tren de Aragua gang designated as a terrorist organization. The strike occurred earlier this week at a compound in Venezuela.

6/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Trump's Name Faces Removal from Kennedy Center
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Trump's Name Faces Removal from Kennedy Center

Federal courts have rejected efforts to delay the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with scaffolding erected Friday as the institution faces a court-ordered deadline. The ruling also blocks planned renovations to the iconic Washington venue.

6/13/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Federal Judge Denies Kennedy Center Appeal on Trump Name Removal
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Federal Judge Denies Kennedy Center Appeal on Trump Name Removal

A federal judge ruled Friday that President Trump's name may be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, denying the board of trustees' request to halt the action. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing dispute over the Washington cultural institution.

6/12/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
World Cup Referees Enforce New Speed-Up Rules
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World Cup Referees Enforce New Speed-Up Rules

Officials at the 2026 World Cup will implement significant rule changes designed to accelerate gameplay and reduce time-wasting tactics. The modifications include strict time limits for substitutions, goal kicks, and throw-ins, with penalties for teams that delay.

6/12/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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