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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

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NAIA bans postseason competition for transgender and nonbinary athletes
Girls lacrosse falls to Broadneck 16–8 in state semifinal
Baseball defeats Montgomery Blair 7–3 in state quarterfinals
Softball falls to Walter Johnson 7–4 in regional finals
LIVE: Baseball takes on Blair in state quarterfinals
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Walt Whitman High School

Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Walt Whitman High School

May 17, 2024

Weekly news roundup: November 17

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

Click here for an update on Baghdad, Beirut and Paris.

Russia says Egypt plane crash two weeks ago caused by bomb
Officials said that the crash, which killed all 224 passengers, was caused by ISIS. Today Russia joined France in bombing Islamic State targets in Syria. Until now, investigators had not concluded whether the the crash was caused by a technical malfunction, or an act of terror. Click here to learn more about the findings and the new attacks on ISIS.

ISIS video threatens attack on D.C., Metro increases security
The video, released Monday, threatened a ‘Paris-style’ attack on the nation’s capital. In response, Metro is expanding random screenings and increasing officers. Amtrak and the Maryland Transit Administration are also taking extra precautions. Click here to learn more about the threat and the extra security added.

Actor Charlie Sheen confirms rumors that he is HIV-positive
In an appearance on “Today” Tuesday morning, Sheen said he was diagnosed four years ago. Sheen explained that one of his reasons for going public is that he has been extorted for over 10 million dollars since his diagnosis. Click here to learn more about the announcement.

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