Ken Squier, a longtime NASCAR announcer and broadcaster, dies at 88
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press Ken Squier, a longtime NASCAR announcer and broadcaster, has died. He was 88. Squier died Wednesday night in…
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The new film ‘Blindsided’ challenges the blockbuster’s take on the life of ex-NFL star Michael Oher
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Many are familiar with former NFL lineman Michael Oher’s story as told in the acclaimed book and blockbuster…
Continue ReadingCalifornia professor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jewish demonstrator
By JOHN ANTCZAK and JULIE WATSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California college professor was charged Thursday with involuntary…
Continue ReadingZahara Jolie-Pitt joins Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman. Here’s why that’s important
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — There was plenty of excitement last year when Zahara Jolie-Pitt enrolled at Spelman College in Atlanta,…
Continue ReadingOregon State, Washington State working to keep Pac-12 open, align with Mountain West, AP sources say
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Oregon State and Washington State are moving toward keeping the Pac-12 alive as a two-team conference…
Continue ReadingLongtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel’s action in Gaza. Who are they?
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and DAVID CRARY Associated Press As the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza, there’s a bitter battle for public opinion flaring…
Continue ReadingChip war nixes Alibaba’s plan to spin out cloud business
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Alibaba has dropped plans to spin off its cloud computing arm, sending its stock tumbling, because of US…
Continue ReadingIowa teen sentenced to life in prison for killing his Spanish teacher
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Jeremy Goodale, one of two Iowa teenagers who pleaded guilty to the 2021 murder of their Spanish teacher, was…
Continue ReadingClimate change is hastening the demise of Pacific Northwest forests
By NATHAN GILLES, Columbia Insight SHERWOOD, Ore. (AP) — Deep inside a forest in Oregon’s Willamette Valley stands a dead “Tree of Life.” Its…
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Climate change is hastening the demise of Pacific Northwest forests
By NATHAN GILLES, Columbia Insight SHERWOOD, Ore. (AP) — Deep inside a forest in Oregon’s Willamette Valley stands a dead “Tree of Life.” Its…
Continue ReadingSt. Benedict Church in Baltimore holds final service after pastor removed
By Tommie Clark Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — A century-old church held its final…
Continue ReadingMan arrested and charged in death of Jewish protester in California after confrontation over Israel-Hamas war
By Cindy Von Quednow and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A man has been charged in connection with the death of Paul Kessler, a Jewish protester who…
Continue ReadingDeath lawsuit filed against CYFD for 1-month-old infant
By Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story LOS LUNAS, New Mexico (KOAT) — The New Mexico Children, Youth and…
Continue ReadingMan accused of abducting, beating woman over 4-day period pleads not guilty
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man accused of abducting and beating a woman while she was confined for four days in a residential garage last month has…
Continue ReadingBeef is a way of life in Texas, but it’s hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press ROSSTON, Texas (AP) — For generations, beef has been the most quintessential of American main courses, and a…
Continue ReadingBeef is a way of life in Texas, but it’s hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press ROSSTON, Texas (AP) — The cattle part as Meredith Ellis edges her small four-wheeler through the herd,…
Continue ReadingWalmart CEO says food deflation may come soon
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Lower grocery prices may soon be coming for shoppers. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Thursday that…
Continue ReadingWoman killed hours after Rio Rancho police respond to her home
By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story RIO RANCHO, New Mexico (KOAT) — A law has been in place for police…
Continue ReadingDemand for seafood is soaring, but oceans are giving up all they can. Can we farm fish in new ways?
By VICTORIA MILKO Associated Press Aquaculture has been the fastest growing food sector in the world for decades, and people now eat more farmed fish…
Continue ReadingFormer Indiana police chief arrested on multiple felony charges
By Matthew Dietz Click here for updates on this story DEARBORN COUNTY, Indiana (WLWT) — The former police chief of the…
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