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US Representative Donald McEachin dies at age 61

On Monday, United States Representative Donald McEachin died, according to a statement released by his office.

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Shooting injures three at Kennywood amusement park in Pennsylvania, US

A shooting at Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania injured three September 24.

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Numismatic exhibition "Coins of the world" opens in Simferopol, Crimea

A Wikinews Russian reporter captured exclusive photos from the numismatic exhibition from the collection of the Russian traveler Viktor Pinchuk at the Museum of Simferopol History September 22.

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Russian journalist Viktor Pinchuk delivers 'Hobo Tourism' lecture in Simferopol, Crimea

Russian Wikinews captured exclusive media of a September 14 talk delivered by Russian traveller and author Viktor Pinchuk on his manual Hobo Tourism, published on English and Russian Wikibooks.

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Polyurethane plastic substitute can biodegrade in seawater, say scientists

On September 22, scientists at the University of California San Diego reported a type of polyurethane used in biodegradable land-based products can also break down when immersed in seawater.

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