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http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/19/europe/turkey-russian-ambassador-shot/
Russia's ambassador to Turkey was assassinated while at the opening of a new art exhibition at an Ankara art gallery. The significance of this event is the reasoning behind the assassination. It is believed that the gunman was motivated by Russia's involvement in the Middle East.

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/20/travel/cnnphotos-dead-sea-dying/
The Dead Sea is drying out! This is important because millions of people will  be struggling in the Middle East because this body of water is a source of water for them and a source for mineral resources. This is interesting to read because the facts about the dying Dead Sea allows readers to understand what the people of Jordan and Israel are going through.

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/09/health/paralyzed-monkeys-walking-brain-implant/index.html
Paralyzed monkeys are able to walk again after having a brain implant. This article is interesting because the fact that scientists and researchers are able to create something out o technology to unparalyze monkeys is incredible. This just goes to show how our technology has improved throughout the years.

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http://whdh.com/news/motorcycle-club-befriends-derry-n-h-boy-targeted-by-racism/
Seven year old Eze Stimson and his mom Jaci, have experienced racism through property damage and varied use of hurtful words in New Hampshire. These racist people would sometimes trash their home, due to the fact Jaci was white and Eze Stimson was mixed. Later, this motorcycle group comes to take Eze Stimson on a motorcycle ride and out for ice-cream to show that the community cares. This is both interesting and useful to read, because it shows you how that there can be good people in the world. Even though racism can never really disappear, there are some really kind people who have an amazing personality

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161107130137.htm

This article explains how blood can find in any person if they had a concussion. This demonstrates that doctors would be able to tell if some has or had a concussion at anytime of their life, thanks to a certain protein that's inside your blood .

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https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/mcdonalds-sues-the-historic-city-of-florence/
Florence is one of Europe’s most popular tourism destinations, and the Piazza Del Duomo, where McDonald’s was hoping to set up its golden arches, is its most visited tourist site.When news broke that McDonald’s was planning on opening its tenth restaurant in the city, citizens sprung into action, with 24,000 Florentines signing a petition protesting the fast-food chain’s plans.Florence’s deputy head of tourism and economic development Giovanni Bettarini said, “It’s a not a blanket rejection of McDonald’s. It’s just a rejection of that specific project.” “But we cannot accept discriminatory regulations that damage the freedom of private initiative without helping anyone.”

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-3923782/Floyd-Mayweather-vs-Manny-Pacquiao-fight-75-percent-certain-says-promoter-Bob-Arum.html
Fighters Manny Pacquaio and Floyd Mayweather has every one talking about their next fight. By having the first fight be horrible due to Floyd fighting too defensively(running) and Manny fighting with a rotator cuff injury. Fans have been wanting them to go at it again while both of them are 100 percent. According to promoter Bob Arum, the fight will most likely happen again. Floyd won the last fight but Manny is definitely looking for his revenge. This articial is just what the fighting world wanted to know about. The two best boxers of this decade going back at it again. This is something I am looking forward to myself.

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/10/world/dry-farming-eco-solutions/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2016/11/10/world/dry-farming-eco-solutions/index.html    In this current even we can see that having a great Farming industry is key to be a successful organization. One of the major challenges we see here is that there isn't enough water to spared around there grapes. This can cause loss of profits and even shut down of there business. One of reasons why I choose to talk about this event  is because I'm from California and that grapes are important to me.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/climate-change-game-over-global-warming-climate-sensitivity-seven-degrees-a7407881.html
The world's temperatures are continuing to rise, and scientist believe that they could rise 7 degrees Celsius by 2100. This could lead to a dangerous environment and "game over" for our survival. [We should read this because it provides information on an important issue that is taking place now. Also, people need to be aware of these problems, and how important it is to start to fix them.]

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(by Bob Hohler, Boston Globe) - Jordan Parsons, the MMA fighter killed in a hit-and-run accident in Delray Beach, Florida last May, has been posthumously diagnosed with CTE, according to the Boston Globe.

It is the first time the disease, which has been found in late former NFL players, has been diagnosed in a mixed martial artist, the Globe reported.

The Globe learned of the diagnosis from forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu, who first discovered the disease in a former football player in 2002 and was the subject of the 2015 film "Concussion."

Parsons, 25, died May 4 after he was struck by an SUV as he was crossing a major highway in Delray Beach during the early hours of May 1. Omalu said it was "impossible" for Parsons' CTE to have been caused by the accident.

CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in athletes with a history of repetitive brain trauma, including concussions.

Omalu also announced the discovery of CTE in professional wrestler Jon Rechner... as well as signs of early stages of the disease in Rechner's tag team partner, Brian Knighton .... Both died this year at age 44. ...

The diagnoses come as World Wrestling Entertainment [WWE], the industry's largest promoter, defends itself against lawsuits alleging the company placed its business interests above the health and safety of its performers.

WWE spokesman Brian Flinn said by e-mail that the company would decline to comment until it has reviewed the research on the diagnoses. He suggested that Konstantine Kyros, a lawyer who represents more than 60 professional wrestlers, was "pushing'' the CTE story to counter negative publicity about the WWE's court motions to sanction him for improper conduct - an allegation Kyros denied.

The WWE lawsuits are similar to complaints brought by former players against the National Football League after Dr. Omalu's landmark diagnosis in 2003 of CTE in the late Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Webster's brain. The football cases led the NFL to reach a $1 billion settlement with the players.

The National Hockey League faces a similar legal challenge, and the Parsons case signals the possibility of court action against the MMA industry by participants of the combat sport. The industry's leader, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, was sold to a Hollywood conglomerate in July for $4 billion.

"These findings confirm that the danger of exposure to CTE is not limited to just football, hockey, and wrestling,'' Omalu said in an interview. "Mixed martial arts is also a dangerous sport, and it's time for everyone to embrace the truth.'' ...

CTE can only be diagnosed through postmortem brain autopsies. The autopsies on Parsons, Rechner, and Knighton were conducted by Dr. Julia K. Kofler, a neuropathologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian. The university is affiliated with Dr. Omalu's charitable foundation, which he created in 2015 before the release of the movie "Concussion,'' a dramatization of the NFL's resistance to his CTE research.

Omalu said he reviewed Kofler's studies and endorsed her findings.

"As a scientist, a physician, and a person of faith, I beg everybody involved with these sports to come together and identify the problems and find solutions,'' Omalu said.

Parsons, a former high school wrestler in Michigan, began competing in MMA events at age 17. He turned pro at 20 and soon captured the Championship Fighting Alliance's featherweight title.

Then came medical trouble. After rolling undefeated through his first seven professional bouts, he lasted only 71 seconds in his eighth match, in 2012, before he was sent reeling to the mat by a knockout punch. A full year passed before Parsons fought again.

His mother, Anna Morsaw, sent a video of the knockout to Kyros, who procured Parsons's brain for the autopsy. She also sent a video of Parsons's final match, in 2015, in which he went wobbling to the canvas after a thunderous kick to his head.

Still, Parsons was a rising star, and he was training with an elite professional team, the Blackzilians, in Boca Raton, Fla., before his death. On May 1 in nearby Delray Beach, he was struck in a crosswalk by a Range Rover that seconds earlier had allegedly been traveling more than 100 miles per hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone. He died three days later. ...

Parsons's mother declined to comment publicly on the diagnosis, indicating she was too distraught about his death and the pending criminal prosecution of the driver who allegedly killed him.
Reprinted here from the Boston Globe for educational purposes only. May not be reproduced on other websites without permission from BostonGlobe .com.
Questions

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) What is CTE?
b) How is it diagnosed?

3. Who diagnosed Jordan Parsons' CTE?

4. Define the following as used in the article:

posthumously (para. 1)

progressive (para. 5)

degenerative (para. 5)

concussion (para. 5)

postmortem (para. 12)

chronic (para. 19)

5. What conclusion did Dr. Omalu make about the dangers of CTE?

6. Why does Dr. Omalu say that it is impossible for Jordan Parsons' CTE to have been caused by the hit-and-run accident?

7. Consider the following:

Many wrestlers have said they experienced repeated head blows while training and performing for the ECW and WWE

The WWE has cited positive results in a concussion management program it established in 2008 to complement its talent wellness protocols and better protect its performers.

Rechner's mother Suzanne Rechner said, "I hope these results help other wrestlers learn about the health problems they are going to have in the future. She added, "WWE, just like the NFL, should take care of their people."

Knighton's father, Sonny Knighton, described him as a victim of his chosen career. "My message to anyone who is interested in going into professional wrestling is to stay away from it,'' Sonny Knighton said. "Unless you're one of the top performers, no good comes of it."

a) Would this information and warnings make you less likely to pursue these sports as a professional athlete? Explain your answer.
b) Do you think football and/or hockey are different than MMA as far as posing potential dangers to a person's health? Explain your answer.
c) Ask a parent the same questions.

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Background

More from the Boston Globe article:

As for Rechner and Knighton, they also started wrestling as teenagers. By their 20s, they were performing in a wild frontier of professional wrestling in which their theatrics were fraught with violence. They wielded metal chairs and barbed-wire-covered bats, among other objects.

The professional wrestling industry, which is classified as entertainment rather than sports because the outcomes of matches are predetermined, has since banned the dangerous tactics that were prevalent when Rechner and Knighton performed on the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) circuit in the 1990s and early 2000s.

But many wrestlers have said they experienced repeated head blows while training and performing for the ECW and WWE. Rechner and Knighton performed briefly for the WWE after it bought ECW in 2003.

Rechner was said to have experienced memory problems, a symptom of CTE, before he died of a heart attack at his New Jersey home in April. His mother, Suzanne Rechner, said his diagnosis should serve as a warning.

"I hope these results help other wrestlers learn about the health problems they are going to have in the future,'' she said. "WWE, just like the NFL, should take care of their people."

The WWE has cited positive results in a concussion management program it established in 2008 to complement its talent wellness protocols and better protect its performers.

Two months after Rechner's death, Knighton was found dead of an accidental heroin overdose in suburban Baltimore.

His family said he was plagued by debilitating physical and mental health problems stemming from his years as a professional wrestler. They said he was unable to conquer his opioid addiction despite a WWE-funded rehab stint.

His father, Sonny Knighton, described him as a victim of his chosen career.

"My message to anyone who is interested in going into professional wrestling is to stay away from it,'' Sonny Knighton said. "Unless you're one of the top performers, no good comes of it.''

Resources

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(by Bob Hohler, Boston Globe) - Jordan Parsons, the MMA fighter killed in a hit-and-run accident in Delray Beach, Florida last May, has been posthumously diagnosed with CTE, according to the Boston Globe. It is the first time the disease, which has been found in late former NFL players, has been diagnosed in a mixed martial artist, the Globe reported.

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/03/health/kids-suicide-deaths-increase/index.html

The rate of death by suicide has nearly doubled among children and teens ranging from ages 10 and 14 since the year 2007. Most people think that suicide is an issue affecting teenagers, when, in reality, young children also struggle with thoughts of suicide. However, there are different reasons behind why an adolescent would take their life over a teen. This includes family issues at home while a teen may struggle over their outlook and social issues. In order to prevent this dramatics increase in suicide numbers, adults need to take action and tune into what kids and teens are going through and how they feel. This is one issue we tend to ignore; an issue that contributes to the number of adolescents that take their own life, simply because they are not heard. This is important to know because we can take more effort into consoling those who need it and prevent the number of suicides that occur.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/10/world/what-in-the-world/hong-kong-celebrity-tutors.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=0
In this article explains the importance of education through one standardized  test  .  It shows how tutors in that region are more wanted than taking a picture with your favorite celebrity . This to me says that teenagers and younger ages really see the importance of passing this test and the progression of their future .

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http://www.treehugger.com/endangered-species/short-doc-trophy-reveals-senselessness-british-columbias-grizzly-bear-hunt.html

Grizzly bears are being hunted down from Trophy Hunters in British Columbia, Canada. The sad truth about the objective of killing the grizzly bears is for the fun of hunters and the bear's hide. Those who are from British Columbia are becoming worried that hunters might destroy the grizzly bear population. Many use the excuse that the grizzly bears are dangerous when they don't understand that they do not bother anyone as long as anyone does not bother them. Even though in the US they were able to have a big population thanks to Them being on the endangered animal species list, they are at risk at the moment they are removed from the list therefore hunters thinking it is okay to kill the innocent for the "thrill".

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https://consumerist.com/2016/11/04/everyone-relax-avocado-prices-are-expected-to-drop-soon/

Avocado Prices had been very high due to a shortage in Mid-October due to a strike from workers. A group of workers in Mexico were refusing to grow and pick Avocados. Gladly, the strike has ended and the supplies of avocados will not only return to normal, but will exceed before.

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-08/african-lion-mandela-dies-during-dental-surgery-at-perth-zoo/8005414
This article is fascinating because as you read you hear how this 14 year old male lion died from cardiac arrest due to a dental surgery. This showed me not only human experience or go through  tragedies of death

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/07/world/australia-police-arrest-woman-with-koala-in-bag-trnd/index.html
This article was about a 50 year old woman from Brisbane, Australia who was arrested and found with a dehydrated baby koala zipped up in her bag. The koala was sent to Australia's Royal society for prevention of cruelty of animals. I felt that people needed to know this because it raised awareness on the protection of wildlife animals in the hand of normal citizens.

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/08/health/conjoined-twins-surgical-team/index.html

a pair of twins were joined together at the head in New York & they had to go through a 27 hour surgery in Bronx. Dr. James Goodrich was the one who was able to solve the problem between the twins & was actually able to do before time. The surgery had a specific time range but the neurosurgeon was able to do it right at target. Even though the surgery was a success, the team felt like they got to a point where they could've lost one or both children. The director of the pediatric critical care unit was amazed to see both of the boys in the same room, but in different beds separated from each other. For a while the kids had minor health problems but nothing critical, according to Dr. Goodrich. Now the Mcdonald family lives a happy life with their kids.

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http://www.livescience.com/56534-record-streak-record-breaking-hot-months.html
In this article, they talk about global warming and how 2015 was the hottest year recorded with 2016 following not to far behind. [ Others should read this article because it's keeping them informed about a major problem occurring in the world. Global warming effects the temperature, which cause us to have longer summers or longer periods of hotter weather. The ice in Earth's poles are melting which effects the habitats of animals living there. This is an important issue that everyone should know about.]

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http://bgr.com/2016/11/08/iphone-8-rumors-wireless-charging-future-iphone/http://bgr.com/2016/11/08/iphone-8-rumors-wireless-charging-future-iphone/
It is a post describing how innovative the iPhone 8 and 8 plus will be. (I found it interesting because it will have a glass front and back connected by metal sides and Apple is trying to partner with a company that makes wireless charging, so your iphone can charge just by being 15 feet or closer to the base charger.)

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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/sports/clemson-expects-deshaun-watson-and-others-to-depart-for-the-nfl.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fsports&action=click&contentCollection=sports&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

Rumors are out that Dabo Swinney's for best athletes will declare for the next NFL draft. The thing is that they are all juniors. This article mainly caught my eye for the fact that I am realizing more athletes are not staying in college their four years, but instead are declaring for the NFL draft. In my opinion every athlete should stay all four years because there's no rush for the draft, however this isn't what they do now a days.

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It seems as though McDonald's thought it would be a good idea to give this 100 year old person free McDonald's for life. This topic interests me because I feel like if she was healthy enough to make it to 100, she shouldn't screw it up now with life time Micky D's. It's useful due to its interesting aspects and general lack of usefullness.

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(NY Post, 10/18/16) - Who says McDonald's isn't good for you?

Nadine Baum, a centenarian from Hanover, Maryland [an ABC article states Hanover, Pennsylvania], credits her longevity in part to eating at McDonald's almost every day.

On Thursday, Baum visited a location on Baltimore Street in Hanover (one she usually frequents where the employees know her by name) with her son to have a quick lunch to celebrate a major milestone: her 100th birthday.

But when Baum arrived, she was shocked to find the store filled with balloons, flowers and even a customized birthday cake on her regular table. More friends and crew members gathered around Baum as she sat down to begin her meal.

The Evening Sun reports that Baum and her son Mike have been going to this particular McDonald's together for about five or six years. Lately, Nadine Baum's arthritis has made it more difficult for her to get around and she now uses a walker so they haven't going as often-but she makes the trip whenever she can.

"She gets around very well. She's got a great mind," McDonald's crew member Ginny Slaubaugh, who organized the surprise party, said. Over the years, Slaubaugh says she became great friends with the Baums after their frequent visits and even calls Nadine "mom."

General Manager of the Baltimore Street location Sean Patterson said he wanted to make Baum's 100-year milestone extra special.

In addition to the [cake], balloons, flowers and cards, the McDonald's team gave the centenarian one extra special gift: a certificate for a lifetime supply of free McDonald's.

"I just can't get over this," Baum said as she smiled and thanked everyone around her. "This is so wonderful."

After blowing out her candles, Baum enjoyed a Big Mac and then had a pierce of cake. Other favorites include the McCafe mocha frappe topped with whipped cream, which Patterson joked may just be Baum's secret elixir of youth.

But at the end of the Baum was just thrilled with her surprise.

"I don't know what I did to deserve all this," Baum said after thanking everyone for her celebration. "I count my blessings every day."

Fishermen catch whopper of a lobster

(NY Post, 10/19/16) - HAMILTON, Bermuda - Hurricane Nicole may have brought more than wind and rain to Bermuda. Two fishermen are crediting the storm with bringing in an enormous 14-pound spiny lobster.

Charter boat captain Matthew Jones tells The Associated Press he and one of his workers, Tristan Loescher, were fishing off the shoreline on Friday, the day after the storm blew through the island. Jones says Loescher thought he had a snapper on the line after it somehow got wrapped around a mooring. When Loescher went in closer to investigate, he instead spotted the huge crustacean.

Jones says it's one of the biggest lobsters he's ever seen. Loescher held up the lobster for pictures before releasing it back into the water.

Jones says spiny lobsters are known to head to shore before storms.

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(NY Post, 10/18/16) - Who says McDonald's isn't good for you? Nadine Baum, a centenarian from Hanover, Maryland [an ABC article states Hanover, Pennsylvania], credits her longevity in part to eating at McDonald's almost every day.

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http://blog.curriculet.com/63-high-interest-articles-aligned-to-informational-text-standards-with-assessment/

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https://www.curriculet.com/news/N8Zw5pK29AJY-arctic-sea-ice#high
The polar ice caps in the north are melting at an alarming rate. Global climate change is eminent, and temperatures are gradually shifting towards extremes. [We should read this because climate change has the potential to eradicate numerous species on earth, and render our planet uninhabitable. If we ignore this issue, the future will be a very dark place for our children and theirs alike.]

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https://www.curriculet.com/news/bLvlJbealmdo-bomb-sniffing-elephants#high
An elephant has a sharp sense being able to sniff out bombs. Dogs have been known for their sharp smells with these types of situations and now it's an elephant as well. We should read this because it is interesting to know that not only a dog has a sharp nose, but an elephant as well. This is amazing but kind of useless because elephants are too big and will get found out immediately.

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https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/first-case-of-cte-diagnosed-in-mma-fighter/
First MMA Fighter to be diagnosed (after death) with trauma to the brain from fighting. [We should read this because this is huge for the professional fighting community to note brain injuries, like the NFL has. This could lead to lawsuits and/or more regulations on the sport!]