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Jan 15 2025CRIME

St. Paul: Fleeing Felon Shoots at Officer

In the streets of St. Paul, a dangerous chase unfolded as a man with a violent past took aim at an officer. The suspect, 27-year-old Samuel Flowers, had been released from prison and was out on bail for a weapons case. He was spotted by an officer on DUI patrol and attempted to flee after a traffic

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Superbugs' Stretch: Tailored Vaccines for Compromised Immune Systems

Super-resistant bacteria, or superbugs, are a real threat to people with weakened immune systems. Think cancer patients, the elderly, and those with long-term illnesses. Traditional vaccines don't work as well for these folks because their immune cells are either low in number or not functioning pro

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Senate Grilling: What You Need to Know

Pete Hegseth, nominated by Trump for a Pentagon position, faced tough questions during his confirmation hearing. Senators, mainly Democrats, questioned him about past misconduct allegations, heavy drinking, and his views on women in the military. Hegseth brushed these off as part of a smear campaign

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

A Court Battle Over Cancer Screenings

Imagine if your health insurance suddenly stopped covering cancer screenings. That's what could happen if a Supreme Court case, Becerra v. Braidwood Management, goes a certain way. This case is all about who should be in charge of telling insurers what to cover. There's a group called the Preventive

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Jan 15 2025RELIGION

Pope Francis Talks About His Health and Plans

Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and used an aide to read a speech due to a cold, recently published an autobiography. In it, he says he's feeling well and has no plans to resign from leading the global Catholic Church. "I am well, " he wrote, "even though I'm old. " The pope, who often uses a

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Checking In: How Patient Feedback Shapes Heart Care

Imagine you’ve just had a heart procedure and your doctor wants to know how you're feeling. Instead of waiting for your appointment, you can now share your health journey directly. This is what electronic patient-reported outcome (PRO) systems aim to do in outpatient cardiovascular care. While that

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

De Niro's Double Act: A Gangster Tale

Ever wondered what it would be like to see Robert De Niro play two mob bosses in one movie? Well, get ready because that's exactly what's happening in Barry Levinson's upcoming film, "The Alto Knights. " De Niro will be starring as both Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, real-life crime family leader

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Jan 15 2025SPORTS

Rams' Defense Shines in Arizona Amid LA Wildfires

Imagine this: Los Angeles was in trouble. Wildfires were raging, and the city needed a moment to cheer. The Rams football team stepped in to provide just that. They had to leave home to play their playoff game due to the fires, so they headed to Arizona. The defense was the star of the show, tying a

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Watch Out, Sports Fans! DirecTV's New MySports Package is Here!

Remember Venu Sports? Well, it's gone, but DirecTV has just launched a new streaming service called MySports, costing $70 per month. This service offers a mix of sports and news channels from big names like Disney (ABC, ESPN), Fox (Fox Sports 1), NBC Universal (NBC, USA Network), and Warner Bros. Di

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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth: Veteran, Controversy, and a Pentagon Nomination

Pete Hegseth, a decorated veteran and former Fox News host, is set to face the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Pentagon. His nomination comes with a trail of controversies, including allegations of sexual assault and misconduct in the workplace. Despite denyi

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