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TL/DR - An active-duty US airman has set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., according to the US Air Force. The man, who is in critical condition in hospital, was reportedly shouting "Free Palestine" while he self-immolated. The incident follows a similar occurrence in December when a protester self-immolated at…

TL/DR - Britt Cotton, a resident of Winnebago County, has condemned the state's Medicaid service for slow approval times and limited access to residential mental health care. Cotton, who lost a child to suicide, criticized the program's lengthy approval times for Family Support Program grants, which can take up to six months, and she stated that…

TL/DR - Raleigh city leaders are soliciting input for the development of a former North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles site which spans nearly 6 acres. The city bought the site, which is along the planned New Bern Corridor Bus Rapid Transit route, for $20 million, higher than the appraised $13 million, to ensure control over its future…

Bodybuilding Pro Lee Labrada's Techniques For Avoiding Muscle Tears Retired bodybuilder Lee Labrada shares effective range of motion techniques to help you avoid muscle tears. A frequent Olympia contender, Labrada has extensive experience in professional bodybuilding, having competed against recognizable names such as eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee…