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Month: May 2021

A missing hiker has been found dead after an apparent fall near Telluride, Colorado

Rescuers searching for a missing hiker in Colorado found him dead after an apparent fall Monday, officials said. The San Miguel County Sheriff’s office discovered Patrick Eells, 29, dead from traumatic injuries sustained from an apparent fall, a news release from the sheriff’s office said. Eells, an experienced mountaineer, told his girlfriend Sunday he was

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Brazil in ‘negotiations’ to host Copa América — just 13 days before start date

Brazil has cautioned that it is still in “negotiations” with South America’s Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, and the Brazilian Football Confederation, shortly after CONMEBOL announced Monday that Brazil would host the Copa América championship — in just 13 days. “The CONMEBOL 2021 Copa América will be played in Brazil!” CONMEBOL said on Twitter. “The start and

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Echoing QAnon forums, Michael Flynn appears to suggest a Myanmar-style coup should happen in the United States

Michael Flynn, former President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, appeared to endorse a Myanmar-style coup in the United States on Sunday. For months, QAnon and Trump-supporting online forums have celebrated the deadly military coup in Myanmar and suggested the same should happen in the United States so Trump could be reinstated as President. Flynn

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Warming Trend This Week

An upper level ridge of high pressure continues to spin in from the west. Look for increasing highs into the 80’s and 90’s, with a minor theat of thunderstorms. Cooler air with more thunderstorms and gusty winds will arrive this weekend. OVERNIGHT: Lows into the upper 40’s with a partly cloudy sky. TUESDAY: Partly sunny

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‘Exceptionally high’ number of decapitated bodies found at Roman burial site

Archaeologists have discovered 17 decapitated bodies at three Roman cemeteries in Cambridgeshire, eastern England — an “exceptionally high’ number which experts think were the result of judicial executions. The Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) found 52 burials when excavating Knobb’s Farm in Somersham, of which 13 were buried face down. The heads of many of the

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Academy Awards Fast Facts

Here is some background information about the Academy Awards, also known as the “Oscars.” April 25, 2021 – The 93rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony airs. February 9, 2020 – The 92nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony airs. 2021 Winners (selected) Best Picture“Nomadland” Actor in a Leading RoleAnthony Hopkins, “The Father” Actress in a Leading RoleFrances McDormand,

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Opioid Crisis Fast Facts

Here’s a look at the opioid crisis. Experts say the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic. An estimated 10.1 million Americans aged 12 and older misused opioids in 2019, including 9.7 million prescription pain reliever abusers and 745,000 heroin users. Opioids are drugs formulated to replicate the pain-reducing properties of opium.

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Illinois lawmakers pass a bill banning police from deceiving juvenile suspects during interrogations

Police in Illinois could soon be banned from lying to juvenile suspects during questioning. The Illinois state legislature approved a bill on Sunday prohibiting law enforcement officers from using deception tactics while interrogating minors — who advocates have long argued are especially vulnerable to making false confessions. Under the bill, confessions made by juvenile suspects

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Biden honors fallen service members on Memorial Day

President Joe Biden honored those who died serving in the military in Memorial Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. “Remember their sacrifice, their valor and their grace,” Biden said. “Remember their smiles, their loves, their laughter, their essential vibrant and transcendent humanity.” The President said: “We must honor their sacrifice by sustaining the

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On Memorial Day, Austin reflects on strength of US military and dismisses adversaries’ criticism

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told CNN he won’t lose any sleep over criticism of US military forces from China and Russia and dismissed accusations by some conservative politicians and media figures that the US military’s latest recruiting efforts to attract more diversity and be more inclusive are weakening America’s security. The US military will

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Graduating seniors impart pandemic-related advice for students still virtually learning

Click here for updates on this story     LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Congratulations, graduates! High school graduation ceremonies are already underway at Clark County School District schools across the valley. And it’s no secret this year’s graduates had to overcome some unique and daunting challenges amid the health crisis — dealing with more than a year

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Sunny and Warming Up

Beautiful start to the week with clear morning conditions, light variable winds and a slight morning chill, however we’ll warm up nicely today. High pressure will dominate our forecast and result in ultra warm conditions and above average temperatures all week. Be advised with warm weather and outdoor activity, rivers are still cold and dangerous

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Memorial Day Fast Facts

Here’s a look at Memorial Day, a day honoring American soldiers who died serving the country in wars. It is observed annually in the United States on the last Monday in May. Facts Several towns claim to be the originators of Memorial Day, but in 1966 Congress declared Waterloo, New York, to be the birthplace

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The US is celebrating a return from COVID-19 life, but an expert says it’s OK not to feel normal just yet

Memorial Day weekend has brought back images of family gatherings and crowded beaches, but though things may look more normal, a clinical psychologist told CNN many people may still be dealing with emotional impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Whether it’s someone they know that has COVID or someone that they know that died, or friends

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