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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, May 28

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, May 28, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers:

1. U.S., SWISS TIMED FIFA RAIDS FOR MAXIMUM EFFECT

The anti-corruption investigation that would shake the soccer world was planned for the sport’s governing body’s annual gathering in Zurich.

2. WHO ARE NOT RETURNING FROM IS CONFLICT ZONES

AP’s Lori Hinnant finds that only two of the approximately 600 Western girls and young women who have joined extremists in Syria are known to have made it out of the war-ravaged country.

3. WHICH GOP CONTENDER ADVISES MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS

Jeb Bush served on the boards of or as an adviser to at least 15 companies and nonprofits during his transition from Florida governor to likely presidential candidate, earning him millions of dollars.

4. WHY HOUSTON IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLOODING

The nation’s fourth largest city has long been vulnerable to flooding, and experts say control efforts have been offset by a population boom.

5. WHAT FORECASTERS ARE SAYING ABOUT INDIA’S HEAT WAVE

Meteorologists are saying that the oppressive heat that has killed more than 1,400 people in the past month would likely continue for several more days.

6. FREDDIE GRAY FALLOUT PERSISTS

One month after riots erupted in West Baltimore in the wake of the death of a black man in police custody, homicides and shootings are up and residents now feel the area is under policed.

7. FIRST HEARING IN HOUSE LAWSUIT OVER ‘OBAMACARE’

Attorneys for the government and the House of Representatives get ready to face off in the Republicans’ lawsuit over Obama’s health care law.

8. ICONIC MARTHA’S VINEYARD LIGHTHOUSE MOVING INLAND

Gay Head Lighthouse, a 160-year-old beacon with a rich history, begins a six-day trek to a new perch 129 feet inland from its rapidly eroding cliff.

9. LINDSAY LOHAN MAY PUT COURT TROUBLES BEHIND

A judge will determine whether the “Mean Girls” star has completed her community service in a reckless driving case.

10. BAY AREA BASKETBALL FANS BASK IN GLORY

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 years with a 104-90 win over Houston.

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