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A top reporter for the Guardian in London, she’s just back from an assignment during which a female source was purposely drowned.

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They forgot to do assignments and fell behind in class, even though many of them were bright.

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Local officials have said they have received few details on the troop assignments.

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So his assignment changed from keeping his team close to protecting a lead.

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Sanchez, who was Indianapolis ahead of an assignment to cover the Raiders-Colts game, was injured following a fight in downtown Indianapolis at around 12:30 a.m.

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