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Breaking News - 13:10LST

Corneria - Corneria City:

Fear grips Lylat today as a large, military-grade shipment has mysteriously gone missing.

Reports came in this afternoon when a transport ship failed to appear at its checkpoint at an undisclosed location several hours ago. While details are scarce due to the security of the shipment, it is believed to have been stolen by someone under a false identity. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call [phone].

More to come as details are made available.

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Local Interest - Eladard 16:00LST

In curious news today, city officials in the Emerald district of Eladard have reported a local art piece as missing. The statue in question depicted a sixteen-foot-tall tree, where each branch ended in the paw, hoof, or claw of a different species, some holding various objects like fish or toilet plungers.  It is unknown how the thieves managed to uproot and make off with the statue, as the area is highly populated and it is believed the theft occurred in the middle of the day.

Locals have described the statue as "esoteric" and "kind of creepy". Though officials insist the statue be returned, for its status as a community staple, many residents have taken to social media to express their thanks to the thieves.

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E-Talk Lylat 15:00LST

Uh-oh! Rumour has it that heiress Poodle Chilton has split from long-time boyfriend, film director Roger Stork. While details are scarce, a source close to the couple has confirmed the rumours. This comes as a shock to fans and followers, in that it was only a month ago that the not-so-lovebirds were announcing their fantastical plans for their upcoming wedding. Guess you can save the hors d'oeuvres for now!

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Breaking News: 13:00LST

Macbeth - Havelstead

Shocking news today from the community of Havelstead, Macbeth. 12 are dead and 53 missing after a massive explosion erupted from a nearby mine. The impact caused a rockslide, which devastated a neighborhood on the outside of the town. Though emergency crews are on the scene, as well as representatives from Wilburman Mining Co., the rescue has been difficult, as the blast has filled the surrounding area with nearly impenetrable toxic ash.

We will have more details as the story develops.

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Aquas - 5:00LST

Tense times for the residents of the Nereid Isles in Aquas as the small island community buckles down for what looks to be the season's first high-class monsoon. Though monsoons are nothing new for Aquasians, the high winds and lightning strikes can still cause damage if the proper precautions aren't taken. We will have our eye on the situation and will update if the Nereid Isles require emergency assistance.

For natural disaster relief, you can at any time donate to the Lylat Paw-to-Paw Foundation, which can be reached at [phone].

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Breaking News: 18:00LST

Eladard/Space Highway G:

High drama on the normally clear course of Space Highway G as a Cornerian military convoy was ambushed by unknown assailants. The attackers allegedly fled the scene after stealing the cargo of one of the ships, before making their way to Eladard airspace. Despite earnest pursuit, the fugitives escaped in the airspace debris.

Witnesses describe the enemy ship as being custom-built, dark purple, round, with four silver-tipped wings. Anyone with information is to consult your local military authorities promptly.

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Papetoon - Desert King Speedway:

Disturbing news from Papetoon tonight after yet another gruesome crash on the Desert King G-Zero Speedway.

During the last lap of a championship race, driver Chester Flash's vehicle swerved, flipped, and burst into flame, apparently unprovoked. Paramedics rushed to the scene and managed to cut Flash out from within the burning wreckage and take him to the hospital. He is reportedly in stable condition, with numerous lacerations, fractured vertebrate and a broken leg.

This is the third in a series of crashes to occur in this year's Championship race, all of which have had indeterminate cause, putting all of their drivers in the hospital with serious injuries and disqualifying them from the tournament.

Forensics experts say, after having looked over the wreckage of both previous crashes have shown a loosened stabilizer axel in the racing ships, and they expect the same for this incident.

Officials from the speedway say they have heightened security around the docking bay and are reviewing the background checks of all the mechanics on duty.

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Breaking Story: 12:00LST

Zoness - Dead Man's Bay:

Shocking news today from Zoness. A fishing vessel on its way out from Dead Man's Bay, called the Mane of the Hippocamp, was surrounded and boarded by pirates. At least one crew member of the Mane has been severely wounded, the others held hostage. It is not yet known if they had made demands but the Zoness Coast Guard as yet to make a move, though they have the ship under full surveillance. We will be covering the events as they unfold. Stay tuned for more.

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Fichina - Troll's Tooth Mountain:

A break, today, in a case over two hundred years old. Locals have discovered what could be a piece of a puzzle surrounding the legend of Billy Gruff's Treasure. As the legend goes, when the gold rush hit Fichina, an old prospector named Billy Gruff fooled his team into mining a barren patch while he secretly mined a gold deposit all for himself. Once he was discovered the other miners called for his arrest, but they never found the gold he supposedly mined. Until now most historians chalked it up to rumour and legend, pinning old Gruff as a victim of circumstance, but they may have to change heart.

Last week, after getting seperated from their guided hike, a pair from Corneria stumbled upon what looked like a ruined mine cart.

"We couldn't tell what we were looking at at first," says Julia Hoppit, 22, "It just looked like a pile of like...stuff, you know? But we looked closer and it was like...hey. That's a vehicle. And it's a very, very old one."

The wreck was found at the bottom of a cliff and items inside bore the seal of Billy Gruff himself. It was also nowhere near the designated mining sites, still marked on historical maps. Historians are now scouring the effects found within the cart to see if any of them indicate whether there's any worth to the tales of old Billy Gruff.

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Titania - Anubis Region:

Reports have been trickling in about a creature recently cited in parts of the Anubis Region of Titania. Based on witness description, the creature may very well be a baby Goras. If that really is the case, this will be a first in the Lylat world of science.

"For as many precaution as we take against them, we still really don't know a whole lot about the Goras," says biologist Sal Manndar of the Titania Environmental Institute. "They are very private creatures and are rarely seen interacting. From what we do know, there seem to be indications that the creatures live and gestate for decades...maybe even centuries. If [the creature] really is a young Goras...it'll be the first we have come in contact with. It could teach us so much about them."

The TEI, while it has its own officials investigating the sightings, has also put out a reward for any local who can safely deliver the creature to them. Officials say the reward is incentive to deter poachers from finding the creature first.

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Local Interest: 18:00LST

Sauria:

After a recent monsoon in the Cape Claw region, hundreds of local snipluks are displaced. Volunteers are working to capture, treat, and release the critters, and they are asking for the public's help. If you would like to know more, call the Saurian Rescue Society at [phone].

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Developing Story: 18:00LST

Corneria - Doberman Heights Detention Facility:

More details tonight about a shooting that took place outside the Tortoishell Casino of Fortuna last Thursday. At approximately 19:45 that night, a band of gunmen opened fire in the docking bay of the orbiting facility, killing 1 and injuring 7 more. Two of the gunmen were caught on the scene, while the others escaped. However, following an anonymous tip, authorities were able to locate and capture a third suspect early this evening.

"We are more than confident that we have our guy," said Captain Gerald Mastiff of the CPF. "Punishments will be carried out to the full extent of the law."

The gunmen, authorities say, were former patrons of the casino that had been previously banned for suspicions of cheating.

A fourth, unknown shooter remains at large.

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E-Talk Lylat

Aquas - Cadillac Island:

Here we are off the boat and caught up in a whirlwind of gossip as the stage is set for the annual Atlantis Film Festival held here on Aquas. Hot topics for the event include the premiere of Peter Jackrabbit's latest installment in the critically-acclaimed Duke of the Crowns series, a panel with the creators of our fall smash-hit shows like Goldfish and Cornerian Dad, and more. Also don't forget about catching up with actor Rumiu von Holstien about his role in the upcoming sequel, End of Katina 2. All this and more, when you tune in to E-Talk Lylat tonight!

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Breaking News: 18:00LST

Macbeth:

     A mineshaft has collapsed on the Eastern edge of the Fleance region. There are very few details as of yet, and it's unknown if there were any casualties in the accident. The mine, a golden agatavium deposit, is owned by Carlin Interstellar, is one of many criticized in recent worker welfare reviews for their usage of mercenaries and underpaid workers.