Retrial begins in civil suit against contractor accused in Abu Ghraib prison scandal
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A military contractor accused of contributing to the abuse of detainees at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison two…
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Hennepin Co. Sheriff’s Office’s “HOPE” program gives inmates opportunities to learn skills
By Ubah Ali Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Inside Hennepin County Adult Detention…
Continue Reading Shaun White and Nina Dobrev are engaged. He faked a dinner invite with Anna Wintour to propose
Former skateboarder and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White and actor Nina Dobrev are getting married. White’s publicist Jennifer Peros confirmed the…
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San Joaquin County only has 1 place open for in-person voting
By Esteban Reynoso Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KOVR) — One week before election day, 29…
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Billie Jean King Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of tennis champion and LGBTQ activist Billie Jean King. Personal Birth date: November…
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New year-round homeless shelter set to open in Elk Grove
By James Taylor Click here for updates on this story ELK GROVE, California (KOVR) — With beds and blankets, cozy chairs…
Continue Reading Tigray War Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s…
Continue Reading Baltimore police officer suspended, faces assault charges for domestic-related incident
By Adam Thompson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — A Baltimore police officer is facing…
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John Boehner Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of John Boehner, former speaker of the US House of Representatives. Personal Birth…
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Like pumpkins more than Pennywise? Here are 15 Halloween movies for you
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — My boss hates Halloween and every year, she struggles to find movies to watch that are in keeping with the…
Continue Reading Staph food poisoning blamed for 46 illnesses at Jessup seafood distributor, health officials say
By Adam Thompson Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) food…
Continue Reading John F. Kennedy Assassination Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Timeline November 22,…
Continue Reading AI used to uncover racial covenants in Santa Clara County property records
By Kenny Choi Click here for updates on this story SANTA CLARA, California (KPIX) — A Stanford University project is…
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How Oregon is committing to electric vehicles
Truck Parking Club compiled information from the Department of Energy to illustrate EV regulations and support in Oregon.…
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Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Portland,…
Continue Reading School choice ballot measure framed as a pivotal decision for Kentucky education
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentuckians on opposite sides of a school choice ballot measure are framing the election as a pivotal moment…
Continue Reading Former officer’s shots were ‘like a drive-by shooting’ during Breonna Taylor raid, prosecutors say
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a former Louisville police detective’s actions were like “a drive-by…
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Rain and snow expected into the weekend
There is a cold front crossing the region today and is expected to bring high desert rain and high elevation snow. A Winter Storm Warning is in…
Continue Reading North Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — North Korea is “very likely to ask” Moscow for advanced technology related to nuclear weapons in exchange…
Continue Reading Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns
Associated Press The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and…
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