The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma has announced plans to use a portion of its $98 million in opioid settlement funds to construct a new treatment center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The 50-bed, …
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By SEAN MURPHY
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2/13/23
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A federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America's children. A study released Monday of more than 14,000 schoolkids ages 5 …
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By JONEL ALECCIA
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2/13/23
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The CEO of a nonprofit that helps people with medical debt wants to expand the amount of debt her organization buys, especially from hospitals. RIP Medical Debt CEO Allison Sesso also wants to draw …
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By TOM MURPHY
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2/13/23
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg continues her relentless mission to raise public awareness about climate change in a new collection of essays called “The Climate Book.” “It’s difficult to …
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By ROB MERRILL
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2/13/23
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After a gunman murdered 14 students and three staff members at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School five years ago, their families were left with a burning question: How do we go on with …
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By TERRY SPENCER
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2/13/23
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More than four in ten Jews in the United States feel their status in America is less secure than it was a year earlier. That's according to a new survey by the American Jewish Committee. The AJC — …
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By The Associated Press
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2/13/23
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Lawmakers in Colorado and 10 other states have introduce bills that would force farming equipment manufacturers to provide the tools, software, parts and manuals needed for farmers to do their own …
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By JESSE BEDAYN
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2/13/23
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A jury on Monday will begin considering whether an Islamic extremist should be sentenced to death for killing eight people people on a New York City bike path. Sayfullo Saipov was convicted last …
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By LARRY NEUMEISTER
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2/13/23
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U2 plans a return to the stage later this year in Las Vegas, minus one member of its original quartet. Drummer Larry Mullen is on the injured list, facing surgery due to issues with his neck and …
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By DAVID BAUDER
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2/12/23
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Rihanna is pregnant with her second child. A representative for the pop superstar confirmed the pregnancy soon after Rihanna wrapped an epic Super Bowl halftime performance. Rihanna’s outfit …
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
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2/12/23
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Musician Sam Smith turned heads with the eye-catching black latex outfit the “Unholy” singer wore to the Brit Awards Saturday night in London. The distinctive jumpsuit, designed by Harri, had …
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2/12/23
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Police in Louisiana’s capital city have arrested two people for a mass shooting that left 12 others wounded at a nightclub in January. The Baton Rouge Police Department says two 19-year-olds were …
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2/12/23
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A halftime show that Rihanna promises will be “jam-packed” will sit at the center of the celebrity supplements to Super Bowl 57. But her 13-minute extravaganza is only one part of the …
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By ANDREW DALTON
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2/12/23
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The chancellor at New Mexico State says players on the basketball team were interviewed by school personnel about an alleged hazing incident that led to the suspension of the program. In a letter to …
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By EDDIE PELLS
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2/11/23
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In a game where Auburn struggled with its 3-point accuracy, the best long shot of the afternoon belonged to a student in the stands. During a timeout in the second half of the game against No. 3 …
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2/11/23
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Federal officials are investigating a collision between a shuttle bus and a jet being towed at Los Angeles International Airport. The incident late Friday night on an airport taxiway injured five …
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2/11/23
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Humanitarian groups working in southern Turkey and northern Syria warn that Monday’s earthquake will have a “long tail.” That means a wide range of needs will require donations for months, or …
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By THALIA BEATY
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2/11/23
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