Light detected behind a black hole for the first time
By Ashley Strickland, CNN It’s a light show in space unlike any other. For the first time, scientists have detected light from behind a black…
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Florida’s largest school district is worried about funding after governor bans mask mandates for schools
By Rosa Flores and Hollie Silverman, CNN Florida’s largest school district said it’s worried about funding if it does not follow Gov. Ron…
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Bend swelters through hottest July on record; Prineville’s was second-hottest
Bend-area residents sweated through the hottest July on record, and it was close — second-hottest — in Prineville, the National Weather Service…
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Carol Moseley Braun Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of former US Senator Carol Moseley Braun. Personal Birth date: August 16, 1947 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Sandy Hook School Shootings Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. On December 14, 2012, six adults…
Continue Reading Metropolitan Transportation Authority Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which serves 15.3 million…
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China’s Li Wenwen breaks 3 Olympic records, wins +87kg gold
Li Wenwen of China earned the women’s +87kg weightlifting gold medal, while recording three new Olympic records. WenWen set a record of 140kg in the…
Continue Reading Bay Area Rapid Transit Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the San Francisco Bay Area’s rapid transit system, which is referred to as Bay Area Rapid Transit…
Continue Reading Mars Exploration Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about Mars exploration. The United States and the Soviet Union are the only two…
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Officials searching for escaped inmate from Milwaukee minimum-security correctional center
By CBS 58 Newsroom Click here for updates on this story Milwaukee, WI (WDJT) — Authorities are searching for a…
Continue Reading Child seriously injured after falling out of third-story apartment window
By FOX 12 STAFF Click here for updates on this story GRESHAM, OR (KPTV) — A 2-year-old boy was hospitalized Monday…
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Abrahamson: From a high school spaghetti dinner to Olympic gold
The path to Olympic golf for American Valarie Allman all started with a fateful high school pasta…
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USA’s Sandi Morris unable to qualify after snapped pole, awkward fall
Sandi Morris’ Olympics came to a crashing end on Monday after her pole snapped during qualifying, sending her awkwardly off the pad and injuring…
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USA’s Sandi Morris snaps pole, withdraws after injury
After breaking her pole and landing uncomfortably off the mat, Sandi Morris withdrew from the pole vault event. Morris appeared to have suffered an…
Continue Reading Drowning victim recovered from Geneva Lake off Big Foot Beach
By CBS 58 Newsroom Click here for updates on this story LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (WDJT) — Updated: 10:12 a.m. on Aug. 2, 2021…
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HOT, with dramatic mid-week change
GOOD MONDAY MORNIN,G EVERYONE… High pressure centered over the SW United States will force more warm air and moisture into Eastern Oregon today.…
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About 99.999% of fully vaccinated Americans have not had a deadly Covid-19 breakthrough case, CDC data shows
Louisiana is among the states with the worst vaccination rates and is seeing a surge in new coronavirus cases. CNN’s Miguel Marquez visited a…
Continue Reading About 99.999% of fully vaccinated Americans have not had a deadly Covid-19 breakthrough case, CDC data shows
By Deidre McPhillips and Christina Maxouris, CNN More than 99.99% of people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 have not had a breakthrough case…
Continue Reading Biden administration expands access to refugee program for Afghans who worked with US
VA: First flight of Afghans who risked lives to help American troops arrives in U.S.…
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Japan comes back to beat USA 7-6 with walk-off hit
After being down 6-3 in the fifth inning, Japan made a powerful comeback to tie the quarterfinals game against team USA. Japan went on earn the…
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