Rape and murder of 13-year-old girl raises familiar public outcry in India
The rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in northern India has sparked fresh public outcry in the country, as it mourns the latest victim in a…
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Oklahoma mayor says ‘it is not the right time’ for Weedstock music festival
The annual Weedstock music festival is set to begin Thursday, bringing in thousands to Stillwater, Oklahoma. Yet the Stillwater Mayor Will Joyce said…
Continue Reading Multiple states say the opioid crisis cost American economy over $2 trillion
Opioid manufacturers have cost the American economy $2.15 trillion, according to a notice of claim filed in bankruptcy court by nearly every US state…
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Your smartphone may be able to tell you when you’re drunk
It isn’t always easy to know when you’ve had one alcoholic drink too many, but your smartphone be able to help — by measuring…
Continue Reading A California resident has been diagnosed with plague for the first time in five years
A South Lake Tahoe resident has been diagnosed with the plague, marking the first human case in California since 2015. Health officials believe the…
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El Paso & Texas risk being undercounted, underfunded as Census deadline is shortened
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Census deadline has been cut from Oct. 31 to Sept. 30 as the Census Bureau looks to accelerate the completion of data…
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White House focus on oleandrin treatment for coronavirus would be ‘nonsense,’ experts say
Is the White House about to promote a new, unproven and sketchy coronavirus treatment? Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and an enthusiastic Trump…
Continue Reading Immunity studies provide a ‘a bit of blue sky’ about protection from Covid-19, experts say
A recent batch of studies, many early stage and not yet peer reviewed, show that humans have a “robust” immune response to Covid-19 that…
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UTEP says it’s reached deals for a 12-game football schedule
EL PASO, Texas — Despite many college football conferences opting for a shortened schedule, the UTEP Miners might not be. UTEP Athletic Director Jim…
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Death Valley just recorded the hottest temperature on Earth at 130 degrees
DEATH VALLEY, California — Death Valley was the hottest place on Earth on Sunday. If verified, it could be the hottest temperature recorded in the…
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Former High Point, NC, high school basketball player creates platform for black-owned businesses
Click here for updates on this story HIGH POINT, NC (WGHP) — With the growing movement to support black owned…
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El Paso’s top doctor warns return to school classrooms will trigger new virus risk for families
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s top medical expert voiced concerns on Monday about a possible new source of Covid-19 cases. Appearing before City…
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US finalizes sale of 66 F-16 fighters to Taiwan as China tensions escalate
Taiwan will receive 66 new American-made F-16 fighter jets in the biggest arms sale to the self-governing island in years. The deal finalized on…
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Kansas City Chiefs will host Houston Texans in season opener with fans in the stands
The National Football League will kick off its season September 10 with fans in the stands, according to an announcement Monday. The Kansas City…
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Man charged in connection with the death of a Texas scientist who was killed during her morning run
Police in Plano, Texas, arrested and charged a 29-year-old man in connection with the death of a scientist who was a mother of two. Sarmistha Sen,…
Continue Reading Eviction notice serves heartache, confusion in Caddo, LA, trailer park
Click here for updates on this story KEITHVILLE, LA (KTBS ) — The narrow road that leads to Ann Fisher’s neighborhood…
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Key players return for day 2 of UTEP’s fall camp
EL PASO, Texas – Day two of fall camp for the UTEP Miners saw the return of players at some key positions. After not participating on the first day…
Continue Reading ‘It’s ‘a little frightening’ to be back,’ WCU junior Serenity Cortez says
Click here for updates on this story CULLOWHEE, NC (WLOS) — More than 9,000 students returned to the Western Carolina…
Continue Reading Omaha rapid response aiding in Iowa derecho recovery
Click here for updates on this story MAHA, NE (WOWT) — Cars crushed, trees left splintered, and thousands still without…
Continue Reading Birx says she wishes US lockdown had resembled the one in Italy
Looking back to the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, the White House coronavirus task force coordinator said Monday she wished the United…
Continue Reading Breasia Terrell: Davenport school counselor helps missing ten-year-old’s family hold out hope as fall semester approaches
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD) — It’s been more than a month since anyone has seen…
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‘I don’t know what he’s capable of’: Las Cruces assault victim’s family warns of attacker’s parole
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s been fourteen years since a Las Cruces woman was bludgeoned with a hammer inside a bakery, leaving half her body…
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No triple today! Some blessed with rain
97 was the high temp today – stopped our triple digit streak at eight days. Some showers and storms rolled across the city this afternoon and evening…
Continue Reading Birx says data collected from hospitals during coronavirus pandemic has been “extraordinarily important”
White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said Monday that the coronavirus data collected from hospitals has been…
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Jackknifed semi shut down I-10 east at Piedras during rush hour
EL PASO, Texas — Police had to diverting traffic off of Interstate 10 eastbound at Piedras during a portion of Monday evening’s rush hour due to a…
Continue Reading Bloomsburg University students warned about partying
Click here for updates on this story BLOOMSBURG, PA (WNEP ) — Bloomsburg University Students are back on campus as…
Continue Reading Researchers hope this old-fashioned treatment will work for coronavirus
Plasma Technologies LLC has signed a defense contract worth $750,000 to develop scaled-up Covid-19 convalescent plasma technologies, according to an…
Continue Reading All UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduate classes move to remote-only learning as COVID-19 cases increase
Click here for updates on this story CHAPEL HILL, NC (WGHP) — All undergraduate classes at UNC-Chapel Hill are moving…
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Standoff at Texas home has ended after hostages are released
CEDAR PARK, Texas –A standoff that began Sunday at a home in Texas has ended peacefully, Cedar Park police announced Monday. “The suspect…
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Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths Monday as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues, and…
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