Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A review by Pennsylvania’s elected financial watchdog says there are shortcomings in a state agency’s oversight of fees paid to pharmacy benefit managers in the Medicaid program. But the claims in a report issued Wednesday by Auditor General Tim DeFoor are hotly disputed by state officials. The report says
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of convicted serial bomber Eric Robert Rudolph. Personal Birth date: September 19, 1966 Birth place: Merritt Island, Florida Birth name: Eric Robert Rudolph Father: Robert Rudolph Mother: Patricia (Murphy) Rudolph Education: Attended Western Carolina University, 1985-1986 Military service: US Army, 1987-1989, discharged for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid a rise in animal complaint calls this year and tickets for chasing, hurting or killing a wider range of livestock, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reminded dog owners Wednesday that it’s their responsibility to keep their canines under control. This year, DCSO deputies have issued an increased number of citations
Continue ReadingBy Dorissa White Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A firefighter’s quick thinking saved a child from drowning at a neighborhood pool Monday. Kansas City Missouri Fire Department firefighter Brandon Hullinger says the opportunity to spring into action presented itself while he was off duty. “It’s not something you
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) — A former Massachusetts police officer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of killing a woman he is accused of sexually exploiting when she was underage and then trying to stage the death as a suicide after she told him she was pregnant. Matthew Farwell, 38, entered the plea during an
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Frances Tiafoe is getting the rematch he wants, a second shot at Ben Shelton at the U.S. Open. But there won’t be a second straight Grand Slam title for Barbora Krejcikova. The Wimbledon champion was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the second round on Wednesday, defeated
Continue ReadingAssociated Press The attorney for an elderly white homeowner who shot Ralph Yarl after the teenage Black honor student came to his home by mistake says his client needs a psychological exam. The attorney filed a motion Tuesday on behalf of Andrew Lester, who was 84 at the time of the shooting and is now
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at World War II, which lasted from 1939 to 1945. Causes of World War II The Peace of Paris – The treaties worked out in Paris at the end of World War I satisfied few. Germany, Austria and the other countries on the losing side of the
Continue ReadingBy Andy Alcock Click here for updates on this story INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KMBC) — An Independence woman feels lucky to be alive after her home exploded Monday night following a natural gas leak. Andrea Shipley said she normally would have been in the back part of the house when it exploded. That part of the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning actor Sophia Loren. Personal Birth date: September 20, 1934 Birth place: Rome, Italy (grew up in Pozzuoli, outside of Naples) Birth name: Sofia Villani Scicolone Father: Riccardo Scicolone Mother: Romilda Villani Marriages: Carlo Ponti (April 9, 1966-January 10, 2007, his death; September
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The mild pattern is coming to an end and a much warmer to flat out hot pattern is taking over. The highs in the upper 70s to low 80s are done for a while as high pressure moves in from the west and is reinforced from the south to bring us significantly warmer conditions. Highs
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story TEXARKANA, Arkansas (KTBS) — A Texarkana physician was sentenced Monday to more than seven years in prison for over-providing pain pills for patients. Federal authorities said Dr. Lonnie Parker, 59, handed out the controlled substances over a two-year period. An investigation was launched after complaints
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, best-selling author and former presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: September 18, 1951 Birth place: Detroit, Michigan Birth name: Benjamin Solomon Carson Father: Robert Carson, auto factory worker Mother: Sonya
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the rebuilding of Ground Zero in lower Manhattan and the memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks. September 11 Memorial The memorial honors those killed on September 11, 2001, in all locations of the attack, as well as those killed on February 26, 1993,
Continue ReadingBy Adam Klepp Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, Arizona (KNXV) — Speaking at his recent Glendale rally, Former President Donald Trump doubled down on his mass deportation plan. “We will carry out the largest deportation operation in American history,” he said. The plan drew big cheers from his supporters, but also big
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. He is currently the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council. Personal Birth date: September 14, 1965 Birth place: Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russia) Birth name: Dmitry Anatolyvich Medvedev Father: Anatoly Medvedev, professor Mother: Yulia Medvedeva,
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research CNN – Here is a look at cyclist Lance Armstrong. Personal Birth date: September 18, 1971 Birth place: Plano, Texas Birth name: Lance Edward Gunderson Father: Edward Gunderson Mother: Linda (Mooneyham) Gunderson Marriages: Anna Hansen (2022-present);Kristin (Richard) Armstrong (1998-2003, divorced) Children: with Anna Hansen: Olivia Marie and Max; with Kristin Armstrong: Isabelle
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Guantánamo Bay Naval Station and its detention facilities. Facts The base, sometimes referred to as “Gitmo,” is located in southeastern Cuba, on the coast of Guantánamo Bay. The United States has been leasing the 45 square miles that the base sits on since 1903. The base
Continue ReadingBy Katharina Krebs and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Russia has banned entry to 92 more American citizens, including journalists from The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post. Russia said the country is “permanently closed” to the 92 people on the list, which also includes American government officials from the Justice Department, Treasury Department
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Boko Haram, a militant Islamic group working out of Nigeria, whose purpose is to institute Sharia, or Islamic law. Facts In the local Hausa dialect, Boko Haram means “Western education is forbidden.” The group also refers to itself as Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), meaning
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