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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined by Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, tells reporters he has secured enough Republican votes to start President Donald Trump's impeachment trial and postpone a decision on witnesses and documents Democrats want, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2020. The trial could start as soon as this week if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the articles of impeachment. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP: McConnell says he has votes to set rules for Trump’s trial

LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ALAN FRAM, Associated Press Jan 8, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has the votes to start President Donald Trump's impeachment trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the documents, winning...

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Rapper Lil Baby is coming to Jacksonville

Rapper Lil Baby is coming to Jacksonville

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 7, 2020

With almost 17 million monthly listeners on spotify, Atlanta native and Trap artist Lil Baby is coming to Jacksonville.  Lil Baby rose to fame after dropping a mixtape called “Perfect Timing” in...

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Should you avoid writing the year as '20' on checks?

Should you avoid writing the year as ’20’ on checks?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Jan 7, 2020

It is common practice for most people to date a check or legal document in the MM/DD/YY format, omitting the first two digits of the year, but with the arrival of the new year, is it actually better to...

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"Cats" review: a "tail" of historic controversy

“Cats” review: a “tail” of historic controversy

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Jan 7, 2020

To say the “Cats” movie was intriguing is nothing short of an understatement.  The whole film was a sight to behold: with CGI cats, eerie visuals and a plot as flimsy as the cats’ tails. However,...

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FILE - In this March 7, 2019, file photo, Christine Levinson, wife of Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent who vanished in Iran in 2007, left, gets a hug from Babak Namazi, right, the son of Baquer Namazi who has been held in Iran, following their testimony before a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington. The killing of a top Iranian general has ratcheted up the anxiety of families of Americans held in Iran.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

AP: Death of Iran general spurs anxiety over fate of US hostages

ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press Jan 7, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The killing of a top Iranian general has ratcheted up the anxiety of families of Americans held in Iran, one month after the release of a New Jersey student had given them hope. The...

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Womens Basketball five

Ospreys shut down Owls for first conference win

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 6, 2020

Behind an impressive defensive performance and three players scoring in double-digits, the Ospreys swooped in to grab the 64-55 win over Kennesaw State. The Ospreys got off to a 9-2 lead in the...

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Young man vaping.

UO student sues Juul and Altria, alleging negligence in marketing to young adults

Michael Tobin, Daily Emerald Jan 6, 2020

EUGENE, Ore. (CMG) - A University of Oregon student is suing Juul Labs, Inc. in a class action lawsuit, alleging that the company was negligent in marketing its product to young adults and that he suffered...

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Students waiting in line for food at Party in the Plaza event.

Spring into action with UNF’s Spring Week of Welcome: snacks, food trucks, and Harry Potter

Courtney Green, News Editor Jan 6, 2020

Welcome back, Ospreys! As the Spring semester officially kicks off its first day of classes, check out these exciting events throughout the week. On Monday, January 6, get your grub on with some welcome-back-snacks...

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Opinions: No Safe Spaces movie review

Opinions: No Safe Spaces movie review

Matthew Caballero, Opinions Writer Jan 6, 2020

Out of all the great films that came out this fall semester, one of the least talked about was No Safe Spaces, a documentary made by Dennis Prager and Adam Carolla. As someone that has never really liked...

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Star Wars Rewind: The Last Jedi

Star Wars Rewind: The Last Jedi

We end Star Wars Rewind with The Last Jedi. Hands down the most divisive film in the series. It’s interesting because every Star Wars film after the first one has gotten some form of backlash, so something...

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Letter to the Editor: Jerry Brown for President

Letter to the Editor: Jerry Brown for President

Joe Bialek Jan 6, 2020

**Letters to the Editor are written and submitted by Spinnaker readers** If you would like to submit a letter to the editor, contact us at editor@unfspinnaker.com. The entire list of Democratic candidates...

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Men's basketball vs. North Alabama
Garrett Sams

Ospreys show strength in numbers in win over Lions

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Jan 4, 2020

Four out of the Ospreys’ starting five scored in double-digits in a decisive 82-65 win over UNA.  A pair of treys from Garrett Sams set the tone early for the Ospreys, leading 13-17 in the first...

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