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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

Brain Disease Claims Life of Connecticut Dad Bitten by a Mosquito

Meet Richard Pawuski, a former personal trainer who loved his new backyard in Colchester, Connecticut. In August 2019, while clearing leaves, he was bitten by a mosquito. Days later, he noticed a strange bump and intense headaches. Doctors diagnosed him with Eastern equine encephalitis (Triple E), a

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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

New Chemo Plan Boosts Cervical Cancer Survival

Doctors have found a game-changer for locally advanced cervical cancer. A new study showed that adding a six-week chemotherapy course before standard treatment can significantly increase survival rates. The trial involved patients from different countries, divided into two groups. One group received

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Will the Menendez Brothers Get a Second Chance?

The Menendez family is pushing District Attorney George Gascón to reconsider the brothers' case. Lyle and Erik Menendez have been behind bars for over three decades after killing their parents. Their defense team claims new evidence shows their dad abused them, which could change their conviction fr

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Why the Menendez Brothers Might Get a New Trial After 30 Years

Imagine spending over three decades in prison. That's what Lyle and Erik Menendez have been doing since they were sentenced to life without parole for killing their parents back in 1989. Now, their family is fighting for a new sentence. The brothers claim they were abused by their parents, and new e

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Oct 17 2024WEATHER

Windy Wednesday: Stay Safe, Enjoy the Cool!

Wednesday is set to be a cool and breezy day in South Louisiana, thanks to a cold front moving through. The northeast winds are expected to blow at speeds between 15 to 25 mph, bringing in a chilly air mass. So, bundle up! Temperatures will dip to around 53°F in the Capital City and even lower in pa

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Oct 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

PG&E May Turn Off Power to Prevent Fires

Are you ready for some power outages? PG&E, the utility company based in Oakland, is thinking about shutting off electricity for certain parts of the Bay Area and other regions. Why? They're worried about critical fire weather conditions coming up. The winds might hit 45 mph and humidity could drop

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Oct 17 2024WEATHER

Boston's Weather: From Chilly to Warm

Boston is set for a cooler start to the week, with frosty suburbs expected on Thursday. But don't despair, because warmer days are on the horizon! By the weekend, temperatures are predicted to reach the 70s, especially in areas away from the coast. This is great news for events like the Head of the

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Oct 17 2024WEATHER

Fire Danger on the Rise in Southern Minnesota

The weather in southern Minnesota is looking a bit worrisome for today. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the southwestern parts of the state, which means conditions are perfect for wildfires to quickly spread. The air is expected to be very dry, with humidity levels dropping as low as the 20s.

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Will Rain Ruin the Fun at the 2024 Andalucia Masters?

Hey there, golf fans! The Andalucia Masters are just around the corner, and meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the weather. Why? Because rain can mess up a golf tournament big time. Last year, the Andalucia Masters had to deal with some nasty weather, and this year doesn't look much different

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Oct 16 2024WEATHER

South Carolina's Big Cool Down: What to Expect

Get ready, South Carolina! A big chill is on its way, bringing temperatures down by 10 to 15 degrees. Today, highs will only reach the 60s, and by tonight, lows could dip into the 30s. But don't worry too much about frost, as some wind should keep it at bay – except in the northern and western Midla

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