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Month: June 2022

Cal Fire’s summer camp inspires young women to become future of the fire service

By Melanie Wingo Click here for updates on this story     SHASTA COUNTY, California (KCRA) — As California’s wildfire seasons grow increasingly fierce, there’s an urgency to build up the firefighting workforce of the future. Cal Fire, the state’s fire management agency, said it’s committed to bringing more women into its ranks. That’s why the agency

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Butler receives $1 million for Esports Park

By AMANI Gates Click here for updates on this story     INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (WISH) — Butler University has received a $1 million donation from an anonymous graduate to be used for the construction of Esports Park. Located between Hinkle Fieldhouse and Clowes Hall, the 7,230-square-foot building will be used by the school’s esports club and varsity

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Animal Humane Society receives $6 million donation from volunteers’ estate, largest in organization’s history

By KIRSTEN MITCHELL Click here for updates on this story     GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota (WCCO) — The estate of two beloved volunteers donated $6 million to the Animal Humane Society — it’s biggest donation in its 144-year history. The gift comes from the estate of Steve Nordberg and Betsy McDonald, who were longtime volunteers before their

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7 takeaways from Tuesday’s shocking January 6 hearing

By Marshall Cohen, Zachary Cohen and Alex Rogers, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill insurrection reconvened Tuesday for a hastily scheduled hearing, featuring blockbuster testimony from Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Hutchinson has cooperated extensively with the investigation, having sat for four closed-door depositions. She revealed how then-President

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New documentary explores little-known KC neighborhood originally developed exclusively for lesbians

By DONNA PITMAN Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — A Kansas City neighborhood filled with 100-year-old homes and towering trees is full of history extending far beyond the houses themselves. Nearly 30 years ago, between Longfellow and Midtown, Kansas City was home to a community developed exclusively for lesbians.

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OPINIÓN | “¡Tenemos que enseñar los pectorales!” El “club de chicos” del G7 está de regreso

Alexandra Ferguson Nota del editor: Frida Ghitis, (@fridaghitis) exproductora y corresponsal de CNN, es columnista de asuntos mundiales. Es colaboradora semanal de opinión de CNN, columnista del diario The Washington Post y columnista de World Politics Review. Las opiniones expresadas en este comentario le pertenecen únicamente a su autora. (CNN) — La fotografía lo dice

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‘Horrible accident’: Authorities believe Hazelwood drowning to be accident in which 2 boys died

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A drowning that resulted in the deaths of two cousins has been called an accident, according to Louisville Metro Police. Following an autopsy Monday morning, authorities said they do not believe the incident to be anything other than “a heartbreaking and

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Former prosecutors say blockbuster January 6 testimony increases Trump’s criminal exposure

By Katelyn Polantz and Marshall Cohen, CNN Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony before the House select committee this week increased the criminal exposure former President Donald Trump faces in the Justice Department’s ongoing January 6, 2021, investigation. Anecdotes recounted under oath by the former White House aide offer new avenues for investigators to potentially examine whether Trump

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Una “nueva izquierda” se consolida en América Latina. ¿En qué podría diferenciarse de la vieja?

Germán Padinger (CNN Español) — Cuando Hugo Chávez gobernaba en Venezuela, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva dirigía al Brasil, y consolidaban su popularidad Evo Morales en Bolivia, Rafael Correa en Ecuador y Néstor Kirchner y Cristina Fernández en Argentina, Colombia seguía transitando un camino en paralelo a la oleada de gobiernos de izquierda que dominó

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First Black owned sliced bread company started by 3 Kenwood Academy graduates giving back to South Side community

By AUDRINA BIGOS Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — Some businesses are about more than making money — they’re about giving back to the communities. That’s the case with the first-ever Black-owned sliced bread company that was started by a group of friends from right here in Chicago. The greatest thing

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Toddler accidentally shot and killed by an 8-year-old boy in Florida playing with father’s gun

By Tina Burnside, CNN A 1-year-old girl is dead and another child is recovering after an 8-year-old boy accidentally shot them while playing with his father’s gun, according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on Sunday at the Lion’s Motel in Pensacola, Florida. During a news conference on Monday, Escambia County Sheriff Chip

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Noem taps impeachment prosecutor to replace attorney general

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has appointed the lead prosecutor in the Senate impeachment trial against former Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg to fill the remainder of Ravnsborg’s term. Noem’s appointment of Pennington County State’s Attorney Mark Vargo as attorney general was effective Tuesday. Noem pushed for Ravnsborg’s impeachment after he refused

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6 months later: DA to decide if gun owner will face charges in toddler’s death

By Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story     HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — After months of questioning, News 13’s investigative team has confirmed Andrew Murray, District Attorney for Henderson, Transylvania and Polk counties, will begin reviewing this week whether an adult should face criminal charges in the death of a toddler who reportedly

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