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an 11 year old middle school student slipped a note undre her principals door that was a threat to shoot up the school and was later arrested.

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An 11-year-old-girl was arrested Thursday for writing a threatening letter saying she was going to shoot up her Florida middle school.

Surveillance footage showed the Nova Middle School student placing a note under the assistant principal's office door that read: "I will bring a gun to school to kill all of you ugly ass kids and teachers bitch. I will bring the gun Feb, 16, 18. Be prepared b---h!"

Davie, Fla., police haven't released the video.

The girl told cops a classmate threatened her to write the letter or else she would get a third student to attack her, WPLG-TV reported.

(Davie Police Department)

The 11-year-old said the student threatened her because of a boy. She was taken to Broward Juvenile Assessment Center.

The arrest comes a day after 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz allegedly gunned down 17 people and injured at 15 others with an AR-15 rifle at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
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An 11-year-old-girl was arrested Thursday for writing a threatening letter saying she was going to shoot up her Florida middle school. Surveillance footage showed the Nova Middle School student placing a note under the assistant principal's office door that read: "I will bring a gun to school to kill all of you ugly ass kids and teachers bitch.

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There were no survivors of a small plane crash in rural Indiana on Thursday night.

Indiana State Police told Indianapolis ABC affiliate WRTV at least three people died in the crash.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

The Cessna 441 plane left from Eagle Creek Airport in Indianapolis at 7:21 p.m. before crashing in a field north of Rossville, Indiana, on its way to Green Bay, Wisconsin just 18 minutes later, according to WRTV.

"Unfortunately when officers responded to the area near 500 West and 500 South in a field they did find a plane that did crash, and unfortunately at this time there are fatalities,"Indiana Police Sgt. Tony Slocum said. "We believe there are no survivors in this crash."

Rossville is in rural Carroll County, about 50 miles northwest of Indianapolis.

Investigators with the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were expected to be on the scene of the crash on Friday, WRTV reported.

No one on the ground was injured.

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There were no survivors of a small plane crash in rural Indiana on Thursday night. Indiana State Police told Indianapolis ABC affiliate WRTV at least three people died in the crash. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. The Cessna 441 plane left from Eagle Creek Airport in...

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According to Buzzfeed News, the FBI was warned in September about a possible school shooting threat from a YouTube user with the same name as the suspect from the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

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Mother of suspect in stabbing of teen left for dead says he's innocent then blames son's fiancee.

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The mother of one of the suspects arrested in the brutal stabbing death of a 19-year-old woman left for dead on a rural road outside San Francisco reportedly pointed the finger at her son's fiancee Wednesday night, saying her son did nothing wrong.

Tracy Gross, whose son Daniel was arrested for the gruesome murder along with his 25-year-old fiancee Melissa Leonardo, called Leonardo the "mastermind" of the slaying, The East Bay Times reported.

"Daniel is not the guilty one in this incident. It's all Melissa," Gross said, according to the paper. "There were things said beforehand and I didn't make two and two together, until after... of who it was."

The victim, Lizette Cuesta, was found early Monday with her throat cut and multiple stab wounds. She was lying in the middle of Tesla Road in Livermore, which is outside San Francisco.

Earlier, Gross told ABC7 that Cuesta "adored" her son, but seemed to leave open the possibility her son had some responsibility for Cuesta's killing.

"I know if it wasn't for her, he wouldn't have done it," Gross told the station. "She's just as guilty as he is. And I think she's the one that did it, because of her jealously."

There was nearly a 100-yard trail of blood leading to the road when Cuesta was found. One of the men who first spotted her said he could not determine her hair color due to the amount of blood.

Cuesta was eventually airlifted to Eden Hospital where authorities said she made a "dying declaration," and ID'd two suspects in her killing. Dying declarations are ordinarily admissible testimony in court.

"I wake up with nightmares thinking of what that girl went through," a crying Gross said, according to the East Bay Times. "And I can't believe my son had anything to do with it."

Gross' son has claimed he acted in self-defense. He said Cuesta elbowed him in the ribs and was armed with a knife.

The suspect told KTVU in an exclusive jailhouse interview that he did not plan "to do this at all" and that he "snapped."

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A South Carolina high school student was arrested Thursday after allegedly posting "Florida Round 2" on Snapchat-- an obvious reference to Wednesday's school shooting--but insisted that the post was simply a "joke."

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A South Carolina high school student was arrested Thursday after allegedly posting "Florida Round 2" on Snapchat-- an obvious reference to Wednesday's school schooting--but insisted that the post was simply a "joke."

Officials said the post, which was sent via Snapchat, showed a teen wearing a partial mask and holding what looked like an assault rifle. Beneath the photo was the caption, "Round 2 of Florida tomorrow."

Officials at Broome High School received an anonymous tip from a student about a possible threat, Spartanburg School District Three spokeswoman Sherri Horton said.

The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office arrested a ninth grader at the school, according to Fox Carolina.

Authorities were able to ID the suspect after meeting with the student who gave the tip and the student's parent, Fox Carolina reported. Police said the suspect told them that it was a joke when they arrived at his home.

"After informing the suspect and his parents of the law violation, the suspect stated his Snapchat post was just intended as a joke, and that he didn't have any serious intentions," said Lt. Kevin Bobo, of the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office.

The arrest comes a day after a gunman killed 17 people at a Florida high school and left more than a dozen others wounded.

The suspect, who was not identified because of his age, was charged with disturbing schools and was being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice facility in Greenville, the station reported.

"The safety of our students and staff is of paramount importance," Horton said. "In order to ensure the safety of every student, the District Three Administration and Board of Trustees are providing additional security at the school."

Ryan Gaydos is an editor for Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @RyanGaydos.

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South Carolina HS student who allegedly posted 'Florida Round 2,' tells cops it was a joke

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A South Carolina high school student was arrested Thursday after allegedly posting "Florida Round 2" on Snapchat-- an obvious reference to Wednesday's school schooting--but insisted that the post was simply a "joke." Officials said the post, which was sent via Snapchat, showed a teen wearing a partial mask and holding what looked like an assault rifle.

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My grandpa hid in closet from mass murderer. 70 years later, I did the same

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The 17-year-old senior tweeted on Thursday about her being the second member in her family to survive a mass shooting.

"This is my grandpa. When he was 12 years old, he hid in a closet while his family was murdered during the first mass shooting in America. Almost 70 years later, I also hid in a closet from a murderer. These events shouldn't be repetitive. Something has to change," Novell tweeted.

Her grandfather, Charles Cohen, survived a mass shooting by a lone gunman, who was considered to be the first single-episode mass murderer in American history.

In an interview with CNN's Don Lemon on "CNN Tonight," Novell's mother, Merri Novell, said she was always wary of school shootings.

"This keeps happening over and over again," Novell said. "It started all the way back in 1949. And nothing has really changed because the gun laws haven't changed."

What happened on September 6, 1949

Howard Unruh was accused of killing more than a dozen people in the deadly shooting spree. He was diagnosed with "dementia praecox, mixed type, with pronounced catatonic and paranoid coloring" and was ruled criminally insane, making him immune from prosecution.

Cohen's parents and grandmother were killed in their New Jersey home by Unruh, a World War II veteran September 6, 1949.

On "CNN Tonight," Carly also expressed her frustration with perpetual inaction around gun control after mass shootings.

"I just want people to stop talking about it and then not doing anything," she said. "People keep saying your thoughts and prayers and all of these things, but it doesn't make a difference if nothing ever changes. This happens over and over again and people are dying, and it seems like it doesn't matter because, what are thoughts and prayers going to do when people are already dead?"

The high school senior added that people can provide their thoughts and prayers and also put those same words into action to prevent other mass shootings.

"You can talk about what needs to change and you can also be mourning the victims," she said. "It doesn't have to be one or the other."

The 17-year-old went on to speak out about her response to Fox News' Tomi Lahren's comments on gun control.

Lahren, a conservative commentator tweeted that the "left" should stop their anti-gun agenda.

"Can the Left let the families grieve for even 24 hours before they push their anti-gun and anti-gunowner agenda?" she wrote. "My goodness. This isn't about a gun it's about another lunatic."

The high school shooting survivor told Lemon that she was upset with Lahren's remarks and had to respond.

"I was hiding in a closet for 2 hours," she wrote. "It was about guns. You weren't there, you don't know how it felt. Guns give these disgusting people the ability to kill other human beings. This IS about guns and this is about all the people who had their life abruptly ended because of guns."

"I think it's different when you hear it from someone who was there," she said. "While we were in there, we were all still talking about gun control and how something needs to change. We were in a closet and we were still thinking about this. It matters all the time. There is no waiting period."

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The 17-year-old senior tweeted on Thursday about her being the second member in her family to survive a mass shooting. "This is my grandpa. When he was 12 years old, he hid in a closet while his family was murdered during the first mass shooting in America.

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A football coach, an athletic director and young, fresh-faced students were among the 17 people killed by a gunman at a high school in Parkland, Florida, on Wednesday.

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The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and others against the bug that's causing most illnesses.

Preliminary figures released Thursday suggest the vaccine is 36 percent effective overall in preventing flu illness severe enough to send a patient to the doctor's office.

There's only been one other time in the last decade when the flu vaccine did a worse job.

Most illnesses this winter have been caused by a nasty kind of flu called Type A H3N2. The vaccine was only 25 percent effective against that type.

Experts say the vaccine's poor performance is one reason why the United States has been suffering a surprisingly intense flu season.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the estimates.

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electric scooters have been a fun toy for kids but adults are now useing them for transportation. In Santa Monica, CA became the first city in the US to have a eletric scooter servace. It cost $1 and .15 per hour.

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A souped-up kids' toy is turning into a hot transportation option for adults.

Cities are taking interest in electric scooter-share systems as an affordable commuting alternative to cut down on pollution and traffic congestion.

The electric scooters, which weigh between 30 and 40 pounds, reach speeds of about 15 mph.

In September, Santa Monica, California, became the first U.S. city to have an electric scooter-share service.Users find and unlock one of the more than 1,000 scooters with a smartphone app. A ride costs a minimum of $1, and then .15 cents for each minute of riding throughout the beach town.

Bird, the startup operating the scooter-share, picks up the scooters every night to charge them, and places them around Santa Monica each morning for commuters.

The company was created by former Uber and Lyft executiveTravis VanderZanden after he realized ridesharing services didn't have a positive impact on traffic congestion and carbon emissions.

Related: Electric bicycles emerge as a hot trend in the U.S.

Since its September 2017 launch,Bird's system has served more than 50,000 riders who have taken 250,000 trips -- more than half of which have been in the last month. It's since expanded to Venice, California, and some neighborhoods in Los Angeles and San Diego.Bird plans to expand to dozens of markets by the end of 2018.

Competitors, backed by Silicon Valley investors, are emerging. Two dockless bikeshare startups, LimeBike and Spin, have announced plans to deploy electric scooters in cities this year.

Meanwhile, another rival, URB-E, has sold thousands of foldable electric scooters to consumers since 2015. The company's electric scooters range in price from $900 - $2,000.

Late last year, it began renting URB-Es on the University of Southern California's campus. It plans to launch its own shared service in cities such as San Francisco and New York by the end of the year.

"It took a couple years for the mass market to realize this is not a toy industry or for rich people," said URB-E CEO Peter Lee. "But this solves an everyday commuter problem, no matter your social class or how much you make. It was seen as a novelty three years ago, but now it's seen as a necessity."

Electric scooters have also captured the attention of Mayor Pete Buttigieg from South Bend, Indiana. The city, which has limited transit options due to its moderate density, is interested in using them as a way to improve transportation access.South Bendwas one of the first to embrace dockless bikeshare systems, which allow people to park rented bikes on public land.

Related: It's a make-or-break moment for U.S. bikeshares

"We love to be early adopters," said Buttigieg. "If we satisfy the safety puzzle, we would be open to welcoming the technology."

But there aren't clear best practices for where electric scooters can be ridden, how fast they can go or if a helmet should be worn.

Santa Monica recently took the electric scooter startup Bird to court for not having an appropriate business license. On Wednesday, Bird agreed to pay over $300,000 in fines.

"We need to make sure these new transportation systems are lawful and safe for users," Constance Farrell, a spokeswoman for the city of Santa Monica told CNN. "We would like to see motorized scooters continue to operate in the city. They are in line with our focus on multi-modal living and carbon-light living."

According to Farrell, there have been eight accidents, including one with a serious head injury, in Santa Monica after the scooters rolled out. In some other cases, police officers have issued tickets for improper use of the scooters. Users are required to have a driver's license, shouldn't ride on sidewalks or have other passengers on board.

Bird has given out free helmets to some ridersand tells its users to ride in bike lanes, but some users ride on sidewalks, and most U.S. streets don't have bike lanes.

Spin president Euwyn Poon believes riding on the sidewalk at a reasonable speed is what makes sense. The scooters take up less space than bicycles.

"The global community of cities is going to have to figure this all out for scooters," Buttigieg said. "These trends can move incredibly quickly. That's exciting, and a little scary."

CNNMoney (Washington) First published February 15, 2018: 12:02 PM ET

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Long before he slaughtered 17 people at the South Florida high school he once attended, Nikolas Cruz had a disturbing way of introducing himself.

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Florida sheriff Scott Isreal says lawmakers won't get re-elected if they don't push for gun control.

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In the wake of this week's deadly Florida high school shooting, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel called out local lawmakers during a candlelight vigil for the victims, saying those who did not push for new gun laws "will not get reelected."

"If you're an elected official, and you want to keep things the way they are, and not do things differently, if you want to keep the gun laws as they are now, you will not get re-elected in Broward County," Israel said Thursday night to cheers, as locals grieved the 17 victims killed a day earlier.

The vigil in Parkland, near the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, drew about 1,000 people and attendees at one point began chanting "No more guns! No more guns!", according to the Associated Press.

Many showed up wearing red - the school color, and one sign read "Kids don't need guns. No guns under 21."

Israel's remarks and some of the signs in the crowd mirrored the familiar debate that follows most school and mass shootings in the U.S., with one side typically championing gun control and another group advocating more gun rights -- but both sides looking to solve the same problem.

Israel's comments Thursday came after he told reporters people being treated for mental illnesses shouldn't be allowed to purchase firearms.

"Certainly more money should go to mental health. I've said this time and time again. If you tear a knee up, you go to an orthopedic surgeon. If we have mental health issues, we need to be treated," Israel said earlier in the day. "But while people who are the victim of mental health illnesses in this country are being treated, in the opinion of this sheriff, they should not be able to buy, surround themself, purchase, or carry a handgun. Those two things don't mix."

Israel also appeared on MSNBC Thursday night and urged politicians to do "what is in the best interest of our children."

"I've spent a lifetime in law enforcement protecting peoples' rights, but at the end of the day the rights of our children must be first and foremost," he said. "And lawmakers gotta change the way they do things. The same 'ol, same 'ol just ain't working."

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Florida sheriff Scott Israel says lawmakers 'won't get re-elected' if they don't push for gun control

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So an 11 year old was arrested for threatening to shoot up her school. In Florida. Again.

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An 11-year-old-girl was arrested Thursday for writing a threatening letter saying she was going to shoot up her Florida middle school.

Surveillance footage showed the Nova Middle School student placing a note under the assistant principal's office door that read: "I will bring a gun to school to kill all of you ugly ass kids and teachers bitch. I will bring the gun Feb, 16, 18. Be prepared b---h!"

Davie, Fla., police haven't released the video.

The girl told cops a classmate threatened her to write the letter or else she would get a third student to attack her, WPLG-TV reported.

(Davie Police Department)

The 11-year-old said the student threatened her because of a boy. She was taken to Broward Juvenile Assessment Center.

The arrest comes a day after 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz allegedly gunned down 17 people and injured at 15 others with an AR-15 rifle at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
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An 11-year-old-girl was arrested Thursday for writing a threatening letter saying she was going to shoot up her Florida middle school. Surveillance footage showed the Nova Middle School student placing a note under the assistant principal's office door that read: "I will bring a gun to school to kill all of you ugly ass kids and teachers bitch.

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Juvenile arrested in South Carolina for threatening copycat shooting attack

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A juvenile was arrested in South Carolina Thursday after posting to social media a message that warned of a shooting rampage similar to the attack that left 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wednesday in Parkland, Florida, officials announced Thursday night.

The social media post in question, which was shared by the Broward County Sheriff's Office, features a photo of the suspect holding a firearm. The unidentified individual's face is blurred in the version distributed by officials. Across the image is a banner which reads "Round 2 of Florida tomorrow."

The Broward County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Thursday, "A recent post with the title 'Florida Round 2' and the image of a male with a firearm and a mask has been circulating over various social media channels. We have investigated the origin, and the original poster was arrested by local authorities in South Carolina."

The statement continued, "Variations of the post have continued to be circulated over social media with captions added to warn people not to go to various schools throughout South Florida. The posts being circulated are being monitored for any violations of law or threats to public safety."

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office, located on the state's Gulf Coast, also confirmed that the image did not represent a "local threat."

There is an image circulating through social media of a teenager holding a rifle with the words "Round 2 FL Tomorrow". This is not a local threat. Our detectives have confirmed it is a photo of a juvenile in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He has been arrested.
- Manatee Sheriff (@ManateeSheriff) February 16, 2018

"There is an image circulating through social media of a teenager holding a rifle with the words "Round 2 FL Tomorrow," read a tweet from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. "This is not a local threat. Our detectives have confirmed it is a photo of a juvenile in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He has been arrested."

The Broward Sheriff's Office warned would-be copycats, "Remember, any posts that appear to be threatening in nature or are of a concern to a user should be brought to the attention of law enforcement who will monitor and investigate the validity and attempt to identify the source.

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Italian town Ollolai sells $1 homes to lure new residents

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(CNN) - Ever dreamed of owning a home in a pretty Italian village? The news you've been waiting for has finally arrived.

You can now buy one for just over a dollar.

Ollolai, a destination in the mountain region of Barbagia on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, is selling hundreds of abandoned homes for just €1 ($1.2).

It's not the first Italian town to try the gimmick, but it seems to be the first to live up to the promise. It's also got the beauty and history needed to draw people in.

The real estate bonanza comes with a catch, though. The 200 stone-built dwellings up for grabs are in poor condition and buyers must commit to a refurbishment within three years -- which will likely cost about $25,000.

Behind the sell-off is a plan to rejuvenate a community at risk of becoming a ghost town. In the past half century, Ollolai's population has shrunk from 2,250 to 1,300, with only a handful of babies born each year.

"We boast prehistoric origins," says Efisio Arbau, Ollolai's mayor. "My crusade is to rescue our unique traditions from falling into oblivion.

"Pride in our past is our strength. We've always been tough people and won't allow our town to die."

Formerly Barbagia's capital, Ollolai remains the most untouched and authentic patch of Sardinia.

Once buzzing, its maze of alleys and mural-covered piazzas are now silent, as younger residents have been lured away to bigger cities.

Abandoned by the families who once occupied them, many stone dwellings have been lying in ruin, covered in cobwebs, for decades.

Some traditional ways of life survive. Local shepherds continue to make the exquisite premium sheep cheese, Casu Fiore Sardo, that the area is known for, while artisans still weave fine baskets.

Arbau likens the town's struggles to its olden day battles, from an era when surrounding caves were used by separatists and bandits to stow their kidnap victims.

"We once had a fiery king, Dux Ospitone, who united all heathen tribes in a league," he adds. "Our pagan ancestors never succumbed to the ancient Roman conquerors, who dubbed us 'barbarians.'

"These hills are Italy's 'Highlands' and we are sons of 'Bravehearts.'"

Now Ollolai, which takes its name from an ancient battle cry of "alalé," is fighting back once again.

In a bid to breathe new life into the town, Arbau contacted former home owners -- shepherds, farmers and craftsmen -- asking them to sign the homes over to town authorities.

"They're picturesque old buildings made with Sardinia's typical gray granite rock that grows on mountain peaks and shores," says Arbau.

"We need to bring our grandmas' homes back from the grave."

He approved a special decree and placed the properties on the market, at bargain prices, in 2017.

Despite their poor conditions, three houses have already been sold and Arbau says he's received more than 100 purchase requests from across the world, including Russia and Australia.

The mayor hopes the refurbishment of the homes will help create new jobs and revive the local economy.

Vito Casula, a retired builder, was the first to snap up a two-story house for less than the cost of a cappuccino.

He transformed his new home using environmentally friendly materials, but kept the original decor, recycling old furniture.

"We live nearby and frequently visited Ollolai. Then one day my wife saw the ad in the newspaper. It was an opportunity," says Casula. "This quiet town is frozen in time. It offers a peaceful, healthy life."

He recommends the village to anyone who "is sick with too much stress and needs a break."

"The fresh air, zero smog and great views have a healing power. My bones and back don't hurt anymore," he adds.

Casula says Ollolai's relaxing vibe, delicious cuisine and friendly locals are among its top selling points.

"Residents are so open and friendly they make you feel at home. They never allow me to pay for anything at the bar and constantly invite us over for lunch and dinner," he adds.

Homemade specialties include su pane vratau, made of layers of flat crispy carasau bread soaked in water, tomato sauce, poached eggs and grated Fiore sheep cheese.

There's also su pistiddu, an autumn cake made of coffee, nuts, almonds, semolina, hazelnuts, raisins and sapa grape syrup.

Local delicacy porceddu (roasted baby piglet), is cooked on a bonfire, skewered on huge vertical spits and placed on burning charcoals.

In fall, cortes apertas (open courtyards) sees stables and ancient granite-and-turf taverns open to the public, offering crazily good wine, ham, cheese and a few other delicacies.

Other town events include a carnival where participants wear costumes including goat-style masks with horns, fur and dangling bells or white embroidered face veils that symbolize the union of death and life.

Newcomers can also explore folklore events and archaic rituals such as the "s'istrumpa," a tussle where players must toss their opponent to the ground to win the town's respect.

Steeped in superstition, Ollolai is a place where women make amulets to ward off bad luck and residents' cars carry written prayers to keep evil at bay.

The village regularly attracts travelers looking for a quiet, sunny retreat,

The 1,200-meter-high peak Nodu de S'Aschisorgu (the Treasure Rock) boasts a spectacular 360-degree view of the island, while Ollolai's surrounding lakes, rivers, protected parks, oak and beech tree forests are dotted with cone-shaped primitive settlements called nuraghi.

And while it may be a long way away from Sardinia's luxury beaches, Ollolai is still close to shimmering pristine seas.

A one-hour car drive takes you to the breathtaking cliffs of Cala Gonone, with stunning sea grottoes perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Arbau is also introducing activities like cheese, pasta and basket making courses, alongside dialect lessons to keep newcomers busy.

"Our language is hard to understand, even for Sardinians, but we know foreigners love to mingle. This is also a social experiment," he says.

Only time will tell if the mayor's gamble has paid off, but locals are excited and interest in the town is growing.

In fact, a reality show centered around a group of Dutch families as they set up in Ollolai and restore some of the houses is expected to launch in May.

Silvia Marchetti is a Rome-based freelance reporter. She writes about finance, economics, travel and culture for a wide range of media including MNI News, Newsweek and The Guardian.

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(CNN) - Ever dreamed of owning a home in a pretty Italian village? The news you've been waiting for has finally arrived. You can now buy one for just over a dollar. Ollolai, a destination in the mountain region of Barbagia on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, is selling hundreds of abandoned homes for just €1 ($1.2).

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Someone brought a gun to school yesterday. It wasn't loaded, nor was there ammunition. Two kids were arrested. Their names will not be released because he is a minor.

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A Lee's Summit North High School student brought a gun to school on Thursday, the district said in a release.

The gun was not loaded, nor did the student have ammunition.

"At this time it appears that the student did not have any intention to threaten or harm others," the district wrote.

Two juveniles were taken into police custody following the incident, said Lee's Summit police spokesman Chris Depue.

District officials were alerted to the presence of the weapon by an anonymous tip submitted via a "SafeSchools" website.

The district commended the individual who gave the tip, as well as the assistant principals and school resource officer who addressed it.

"The process worked in keeping our students safe," the district said.

The student may be disciplined, the district added.

The incident comes about five months after another Lee's Summit North student shot herself inside the school. Senior Gemesha Thomas later died as a result.

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Two in custody after student brings gun to Lee's Summit North High

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A Lee's Summit North High School student brought a gun to school on Thursday, the district said in a release. The gun was not loaded, nor did the student have ammunition. "At this time it appears that the student did not have any intention to threaten or harm others," the district wrote.

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An Austrian snowboarder’s Olympic dreams came to a halt Thursday when he broke his neck during a quarterfinals competition.

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An Austrian snowboarder's Olympic dreams came to a halt Thursday when he broke his neck during a quarterfinals competition.

Markus Schairer, 30, was gliding down a slope at Bokwang Snow Park in Pyeongchang, South Korea, during the men's snowboard cross quarterfinals when he seemingly lost control mid-air.

The three-time Olympian landed on his back, and his protective goggles flew off during the crash landing.

Schairer stayed on the ground for a few moments before finishing his ride down the hill. He broke the fifth cervical vertebra in his neck during the crash, according to the Austrian Olympic Committee.
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His injuries did not cause neurological or permanent damage. Schairer also injured his elbow during an earlier run in the 2018 Winter Games.

The committee said Schairer will return to Austria for further treatment.

Thursday's crash isn't the Olympic snowboarder's first sports-related injury.

In December 2013, Schairer tore four ligaments in his shoulder and fractured a joint during training in Canada, according to his Olympic bio.

Schairer also broke five ribs in January 2010 during the quarterfinals of the Winter X Games in Colorado, and in February 2008 he suffered a ruptured ligament in his knee.

Nicole Darrah covers breaking and trending news for FoxNews.com. Follow her on Twitter @nicoledarrah.

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Olympic snowboarder breaks neck after fall in competition

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An Austrian snowboarder's Olympic dreams came to a halt Thursday when he broke his neck during a quarterfinals competition. Markus Schairer, 30, was gliding down a slope at Bokwang Snow Park in Pyeongchang, South Korea, during the men's snowboard cross quarterfinals when he seemingly lost control mid-air.

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a utah highschool changes their USA flag to an ISIS flag

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from 'broken child' to mass killer at florida school - cnn

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Long before he slaughtered 17 people at the South Florida high school he once attended, Nikolas Cruz had a disturbing way of introducing himself.