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Homeless 8-year-old, who learned to play a year ago, is now a New York chess champion - fox4kc.com

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 13:29
Homeless 8-year-old, who learned to play a year ago, is now a New York chess champion  fox4kc.com

Against the odds, a young Nigerian immigrant proved that hard work pays off. Tanitoluwa (Tani) Adewumi, a third grader at P.S. 116 in New York, has won the ...

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Coquille Chess students compete in statewide tournament - Coos Bay World

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 12:00
Coquille Chess students compete in statewide tournament  Coos Bay World

COQUILLE — Fifteen Coquille chess players and one from Myrtle Point competed at the Chess for Success State Championships at the Oregon Convention ...

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Coquille Chess students compete in statewide tournament - Coos Bay World

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 12:00
Coquille Chess students compete in statewide tournament  Coos Bay World

COQUILLE — Fifteen Coquille chess players and one from Myrtle Point competed at the Chess for Success State Championships at the Oregon Convention ...

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A homeless 8-year-old, who learned to play a year ago, is now a New York chess champion - WTVR CBS 6 News

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 11:15
A homeless 8-year-old, who learned to play a year ago, is now a New York chess champion  WTVR CBS 6 News

An 8-year-old homeless Nigerian refugee has won the New York State chess championship in his age bracket.

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Exclusive: Mother of teen shot in Utah says shooting was 'no accident' - KGBT-TV

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 08:49
Exclusive: Mother of teen shot in Utah says shooting was 'no accident'  KGBT-TV

KEARNS, Utah (KUTV) — The mother of a 16-year-old who was shot and killed on Mondayin Utah is speaking out exclusively with KUTV. Theresa Toledo says ...

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The heart-warming tale of the 8-year-old chess champion is quintessentially American - Washington Post

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 02:00
The heart-warming tale of the 8-year-old chess champion is quintessentially American  Washington Post

The victory of 8-year-old Tanitoluwa Adewumi in the New York State K-3 championship this month has received more attention than any chess story in a long ...

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Coquille Chess students compete in statewide tournament | Local News - Coos Bay World

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 02:00
Coquille Chess students compete in statewide tournament | Local News  Coos Bay World

COQUILLE — Fifteen Coquille chess players and one from Myrtle Point competed at the Chess for Success State Championships at the Oregon Convention ...

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Local chess players win at contests - Waco Tribune-Herald

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 22:30
Local chess players win at contests  Waco Tribune-Herald

The Waco Homeschool Chess Club recently had a string of successes in competitions.

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Homeless 8-Year-Old Immigrant Becomes New York Chess Champion - KTLA Los Angeles

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 13:37
Homeless 8-Year-Old Immigrant Becomes New York Chess Champion  KTLA Los Angeles

Against the odds, a young Nigerian immigrant proved that hard work pays off. Tanitoluwa (Tani) Adewumi, a third grader at P.S. 116 in New York, has won the ...

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8-Year-Old Homeless Refugee Uses Chess To Beat The Odds - The Shadow League

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 13:26
8-Year-Old Homeless Refugee Uses Chess To Beat The Odds  The Shadow League

8-year-old Nigerian refugee Tanitoluwa Adewumi's NY State chess championship was worth $180000 and a new life for his family.

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5 suspects from New Mexico compound plead not guilty to terror counts - KGBT-TV

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 12:42
5 suspects from New Mexico compound plead not guilty to terror counts  KGBT-TV

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. (AP) — Five people arrested at a New Mexico compound where a 3-year-old boy was found dead have pleaded not guilty to new federal ...

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8 Books For 'Harry Potter' Fans To Read To & With Their Kids - Romper

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 09:35
8 Books For 'Harry Potter' Fans To Read To & With Their Kids  Romper

One thing that a lot of millennial parents have in common: we grew up reading Harry Potter. For those of us with children old enough to dig into the dark arts, ...

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Lockport fifth-grader undefeated in state chess championship - Buffalo News

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 09:19
Lockport fifth-grader undefeated in state chess championship  Buffalo News

A Lockport fifth-grader who started playing chess at age 4 received his first trophy during undefeated play in state competition earlier this month in Saratoga …

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8-Year-Old Homeless Nigerian Refugee Wins New York State Chess Championship - PEOPLE.com

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 08:22
8-Year-Old Homeless Nigerian Refugee Wins New York State Chess Championship  PEOPLE.com

After winning the New York State chess championship, 8-year-old Tanitoluwa Adewumi, a Nigerian refugee, returned to the homeless shelter where he lives with ...

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Spring Arts Preview 2019 - Worcester Mag

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 07:23
Spring Arts Preview 2019  Worcester Mag

In this very special issue, you'll find everything fun to do this spring around Central Mass. Our extensive lists cover Arts & Exhibits, Theater, Film, Music and ...

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Thomas More Prep-Marian students earn medals at state chess tourney - Hays Post

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 06:15
Thomas More Prep-Marian students earn medals at state chess tourney  Hays Post

TMP-M. Six Monarchs were awarded medals at the Kansas Scholastic State Chess Tournament, held at the Emporia State University Student Union. In the K-12 ...

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Local chess players win at contests - Waco Tribune-Herald

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 02:00
Local chess players win at contests  Waco Tribune-Herald

The Waco Homeschool Chess Club recently had a string of successes in competitions.

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Local chess players win at contests - Waco Tribune-Herald

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 02:00
Local chess players win at contests  Waco Tribune-Herald

The Waco Homeschool Chess Club recently had a string of successes in competitions.

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8-Year-Old Homeless Nigerian Refugee Wins New York State Chess Championship - PEOPLE.com

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 02:00
8-Year-Old Homeless Nigerian Refugee Wins New York State Chess Championship  PEOPLE.com

After winning the New York State chess championship, 8-year-old Tanitoluwa Adewumi, a Nigerian refugee, returned to the homeless shelter where he lives with ...

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Homeless 8-Year-Old Immigrant Becomes New York Chess Champion - KTLA

Thu, 03/21/2019 - 02:00
Homeless 8-Year-Old Immigrant Becomes New York Chess Champion  KTLA

Against the odds, a young Nigerian immigrant proved that hard work pays off. Tanitoluwa (Tani) Adewumi, a third grader at P.S. 116 in New York, has won the ...

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