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Search results for "Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at phone before crash"

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Social Media stated on March 27, 2026 in social media posts:
Image shows President Donald Trump asked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Truth Social to pardon Tiger Woods following a DUI charge.
By Loreben Tuquero• March 30, 2026
Instagram posts stated on September 02, 2024 in a photo:
Image claims Tiger Woods said “Kamala's fake black accent is embarrassing and extremely offensive.”
By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• September 4, 2024
Pink Pony stated on May 13, 2013 in an interview:
The Pink Pony club in DeKalb County has never been cited for any violation of an ordinance or state law.
By Eric Stirgus• June 14, 2013
Jeff Brandes stated on May 13, 2011 in response to a question about his voting record.:
"Sometimes I was the only 'no' vote on the entire board."
By Aaron Sharockman• May 26, 2011
Johnny Isakson stated on September 13, 2013 in a statement:
On support for a military strike on Syria
By Janel Davis, Eric Stirgus• September 13, 2013
Charlie Geren stated on April 11, 2017 in a letter to WFAA-TV in Dallas:
Says Texas House rules authorized by the Texas Constitution supersede the state law permitting anyone to record a public government meeting.
By W. Gardner Selby• April 27, 2017
Bryant Gumbel stated on July 21, 2014 in an episode of HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel:
"A golf course closes somewhere in America every 48 hours."
By W. Gardner Selby• December 5, 2014
Tony Evers stated on August 20, 2019 in a tweet:
"1 out of every 4 car accidents in the U.S. is caused by texting and driving."
By Eric Litke• August 28, 2019
Trey Gowdy stated on May 11, 2014 in an interview on "Fox News Sunday":
"We were the last flag flying in Benghazi."
By Louis Jacobson• May 16, 2014
Instagram posts stated on March 23, 2020 in social media posts:
“Putin has stated: Russian citizens (have) 2 options: Stay home for 15 days or in jail for 5 years.”
By Louis Jacobson• March 24, 2020
Lars Larson stated on November 21, 2010 in a website posting:
Says Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will "force you to stop using your cell phone" while driving.
By Charles Pope• December 18, 2010
Joe Negron stated on April 10, 2013 in a gaggle of reporters:
Says PETA "is using this really fancy drone to follow hunters around in some places in other countries."
By Katie Sanders• April 12, 2013
Bill Maher stated on September 14, 2010 in an interview on CNN's "Larry King Live":
"Do you know that we have pipes carrying natural gas in this country that are made of wood? I'm not joking."
By Louis Jacobson• September 17, 2010
Doug Holder stated on March 13, 2013 in a committee hearing on HB 13:
"Nearly 25 percent of all automobile accidents are caused by texting while driving."
By Katie Sanders• March 19, 2013
Georgia state senators stated on March 16, 2011 in a legislative debate:
Say easing restrictions on selling alcohol on Sundays will result in more traffic crashes and fatalities.
By Eric Stirgus• March 18, 2011
X posts stated on October 13, 2020 in a videos, articles and screenshots:
Says Joe Biden and Barack Obama “directly participated in a plot to have #SealTeam6 MURDERED, then arranged a massive cash deal as part of a cover up.”
By Daniel Funke• October 14, 2020
Dennis Kucinich stated on December 15, 2011 in a news release:
"The top 10 most well-paid CEOs in America received a combined $770 million in 2010, while the average American worker’s wage rose just 2 percent."
By Peter Krouse• January 19, 2012
Barack Obama stated on September 20, 2009 in an interview on Meet the Press:
"Mathematically, the White Sox can still get in the playoffs."
By Bill Adair• September 20, 2009
Josh Shapiro stated on August 11, 2016 in a platform on his campaign website:
Overdosing is now the number one accidental killer in our Commonwealth.
By Anna Orso• August 11, 2016
Bike Austin stated on June 08, 2016 in a press release:
"Bike lanes and sidewalks have been proven to reduce crashes by up to 38 percent on Austin’s streets."
By Jane Wester• July 29, 2016

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