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Southwest Virginia addressing mental health emergencies with two new facilities
Read full article: Southwest Virginia addressing mental health emergencies with two new facilitiesTwo crisis centers, designed to help anyone in a mental health emergency or crisis, are coming to Southwest Virginia in 2025.
Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women's Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA Classic
Read full article: Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women's Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA ClassicNelly Korda stumbled again Thursday in her first event since missing the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open, dropping four strokes on the first three holes in a 4-over 76 at the windy Meijer LPGA Classic.
Massachusetts fugitive dubbed the 'bad breath rapist' captured in California after 16 years at large
Read full article: Massachusetts fugitive dubbed the 'bad breath rapist' captured in California after 16 years at largeAuthorities say a fugitive dubbed the “bad breath rapist” has been arrested in the San Francisco Bay Area more than 16 years after he fled following a conviction for sexually assaulting a coworker in Massachusetts.
How to watch: Douglas, Lee, Carey headline 2024 American Classic
Read full article: How to watch: Douglas, Lee, Carey headline 2024 American ClassicThe road to Paris will make a stop in Katy, Texas for the American Classic, as some of the nation’s top gymnasts, including Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas, Jade Carey and Suni Lee will hope to make a statement ahead of a busy summer competition schedule.
A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of war
Read full article: A Pittsburgh congressional race could test Democrats who have criticized Israel's handling of warAn election this month in Pittsburgh and some of its suburbs is emerging as an early test of whether Israel’s war with Hamas poses political threats to progressive Democrats in Congress who've criticized the conflict.
Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections
Read full article: Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for electionsPrivate money to fund elections will be banned in Wisconsin after voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday put forward by Republicans in reaction to grants received in 2020 that were funded by donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI
Read full article: Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AITennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
Captain of ship carrying Iranian-made missile components to remain behind bars pending trial
Read full article: Captain of ship carrying Iranian-made missile components to remain behind bars pending trialA Pakistani national who U.S. officials say was the captain of a ship carrying Iranian-made missile components to Houthi rebels in Yemen has been ordered to remain behind bars while he awaits trial on charges of attempting to smuggle a warhead and other weapons and lying to U.S. Coast Guard officers as they boarded the boat U.S. Central Command Navy forces, including Navy SEALs, boarded the vessel in the Arabian Sea the night of Jan. 11.
California’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve Garvey
Read full article: California’s Senate primary could fell two prominent Democrats and elevate Republican Steve GarveyCalifornia’s Senate race was expected to be a three-way Democratic prizefight this year.
California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black woman
Read full article: California Gov. Newsom will pick Feinstein’s replacement. He pledged in past to choose a Black womanCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing pressure to appoint a replacement for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off all warnings
Read full article: Atlantic storm Lee delivers high winds and rain before forecasters call off all warningsAtlantic storm Lee made landfall at near-hurricane strength, bringing destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains to New England and Maritime Canada.
Civil suit can continue against corrupt former deputy linked to death of Mississippi man
Read full article: Civil suit can continue against corrupt former deputy linked to death of Mississippi manA civil suit can continue against a former Mississippi deputy who pleaded guilty on Aug. 3 to torturing and shooting a Black man in the mouth.
Racist abuse by Mississippi officers reveals a culture of misconduct, residents say
Read full article: Racist abuse by Mississippi officers reveals a culture of misconduct, residents sayResidents of the Mississippi county where a rogue group of officers carried out a racist assault say a culture of corruption and violence exists within the sheriff’s office.
Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia takes 3-shot lead into Founders Cup finale
Read full article: Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia takes 3-shot lead into Founders Cup finaleDefending champion Minjee Lee of Australia overcame an opening bogey for a 5-under 67 and a three-stroke lead Saturday, heading in the final round of the Founders Cup.
Ohio toxic train derailment upends school baseball, track
Read full article: Ohio toxic train derailment upends school baseball, trackAs spring sports get underway at East Palestine High School in Ohio, organizers are trying to create normalcy for student-athletes while cleanup from the February train derailment and toxic chemical burn continues just over a mile away.
Two swing House seats in spotlight in battleground of Nevada
Read full article: Two swing House seats in spotlight in battleground of NevadaTwo of Nevada’s four U.S. House races will be in the swing-seat spotlight Nov. 8 as Democratic incumbents Susie Lee and Steven Horsford seek reelection in the western battleground state.
Minjee Lee hangs on, wins LPGA Founders Cup over Thompson
Read full article: Minjee Lee hangs on, wins LPGA Founders Cup over ThompsonLPGA scoring leader Minjee Lee made her only three birdies on the back nine and captured the Cognizant Founders Cup by two shots over Lexi Thompson for her first win of the year.
Minjee Lee takes 1-shot lead into last round of Founders Cup
Read full article: Minjee Lee takes 1-shot lead into last round of Founders CupMinjee Lee had an eagle-birdie run on the back nine and took a one-shot lead over Madelene Sagstrom Saturday, heading into the final round of the Cognizant Founders Cup.
News publisher Lee faces renewed pressure from hedge funds
Read full article: News publisher Lee faces renewed pressure from hedge fundsNewspaper publisher Lee Enterprises is facing renewed pressure from a hedge fund to speed up its transition to digital publishing and consider adding new digital-savvy leaders to its board.
“It means freedom!”: Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth, speaks at Virginia Tech
Read full article: “It means freedom!”: Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth, speaks at Virginia TechSunday, Virginia Tech welcomed her for a community conversation. It was part of the University’s 1872 Forward celebration, a 3-day celebration that brings to life how the past shapes the present and leads the university into the future, according to their website.
Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16
Read full article: Top-seeded NC State women beat Kansas State, reach Sweet 16Kayla Jones scored 18 points to help top-seeded North Carolina State beat Kansas State 89-57 in Monday’s second round of the NCAA Tournament, earning a fourth straight trip to the Sweet 16.
Lee Enterprises directors reelected despite hedge fund fight
Read full article: Lee Enterprises directors reelected despite hedge fund fightThree directors at newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises have been reelected over the objections of the hedge fund that has been trying to buy the company since last fall.
Hedge fund loses ruling in Lee Enterprises takeover fight
Read full article: Hedge fund loses ruling in Lee Enterprises takeover fightA judge has cleared the way for newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises to use a voting system that will ensure two longtime directors are reelected at its upcoming annual meeting despite the objections of a hedge fund that is trying to buy the company.
Judge backs Lee Enterprises rejection of hedge fund nominees
Read full article: Judge backs Lee Enterprises rejection of hedge fund nomineesLee Enterprises effort to repel a hostile takeover got a boost this week when a judge ruled the newspaper publisher could ignore two director nominations from the Alden Global Capital hedge fund.
Alden hedge fund appeals to investors in news publisher Lee
Read full article: Alden hedge fund appeals to investors in news publisher LeeThe Alden Global Capital hedge fund is sending its own appeal to shareholders of newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises as part of its campaign to acquire the company.
Lee Enterprises rejects takeover bid from Alden hedge fund
Read full article: Lee Enterprises rejects takeover bid from Alden hedge fundNewspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has rejected a takeover offer from the Alden Global Capital hedge fund that is one of the largest newspaper owners in the country with a reputation for intense cost cuts and layoffs.
Hedge fund Alden in hunt for another big newspaper chain
Read full article: Hedge fund Alden in hunt for another big newspaper chainHedge fund Alden Global Capital, one of the country’s largest newspaper owners with a reputation for intense cost cuts and layoffs, has offered to buy the local newspaper chain Lee Enterprises for about $141 million.
Michael Renzi, former ‘Sesame Street’ musical director, dies
Read full article: Michael Renzi, former ‘Sesame Street’ musical director, diesMichael Renzi has died after a career in which he served as musical director of “Sesame Street” and worked with the likes of Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé, Lena Horne and some of the other biggest names in jazz and pop.
“It seems things are changing so much”: Virginia Tech expert on ever-evolving COVID-19 information
Read full article: “It seems things are changing so much”: Virginia Tech expert on ever-evolving COVID-19 informationWednesday, the Biden Administration recommended a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 eight months after their second dose. As it seems, these updates prompt more questions and more confusion for some.
WATCH: Suni Lee’s family the moment she clinched the all-around gold
Read full article: WATCH: Suni Lee’s family the moment she clinched the all-around goldSee (and hear) Suni Lee’s family’s uproarious reaction to her gold medal victory in the women’s gymnastics all-around at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Asian American health workers fight virus and racist attacks
Read full article: Asian American health workers fight virus and racist attacksHealth care workers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent say they have been subjected to racial slurs and sometimes physical attacks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, American designers
Read full article: Inauguration fashion: Purple, pearls, American designers(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)Joe Biden and Kamala Harris showcased American designers at their inauguration Wednesday, and Harris gave a nod to women's suffrage, Shirley Chisholm and her beloved sorority in pearls and purple. Pearls had a strong fashion showing, in line with a social media campaign that had inauguration watchers donning strands in support and celebration of Harris. “If there’s a message to be taken from today’s inauguration fashion, it’s that those who attended are signaling faith in unity and bipartisanship, as well as restoring truth and trust,” Torgerson said. Another inauguration fashion star on Twitter was Nikolas Ajagu, the husband of Harris' niece, Meena Harris. It was updated on January 21, 2021, to correct the fact that Meena Harris is Vice President Kamala Harris’ niece, not her sister.
Mirim Lee wins a stunner in a playoff at the ANA Inspiration
Read full article: Mirim Lee wins a stunner in a playoff at the ANA InspirationMirim Lee, of South Korea, receives the championship trophy after winning the LPGA's ANA Inspiration golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Sunday Sept. 13, 2020. How she even got to that point as the ANA Inspiration champion was shocking even to Lee. That got her into a three-way playoff, and Lee ended it quickly. Asked on television off the 18th green if she was in disbelief, Lee was too busy wiping away tears to answer, so the translator finally offered, “Yes.”So was everyone. Lee chipped in for birdie on No.
'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts
Read full article: 'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronautsBut the eight genetically engineered mighty mice launched with double the muscle maintained their bulk. Their muscles appeared to be comparable to similar mighty mice that stayed behind at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. In addition, eight normal mice that received mighty mouse treatment in space returned to Earth with dramatically bigger muscles. His next step: possibly sending more mighty mice to the space station for an even longer stay. Three NASA astronauts looked after the space mice, performing body scans and injections: Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, who performed the first all-female spacewalk last fall, and Andrew Morgan.
Maurice Petty, Hall of Fame engine builder, dies at 81
Read full article: Maurice Petty, Hall of Fame engine builder, dies at 81KANSAS CITY, Kan. Maurice Petty, part of a stock car racing dynasty that includes father Lee and brother Richard and the first engine builder to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, died Saturday. While other family members were acclaimed for their ability behind the wheel, Maurice Petty earned the nickname The Chief for his ability to turn a wrench. He provided the power that helped Petty Enterprises define dominance in sports. Maurice Petty was one of the true pioneers in NASCAR who helped build one of NASCAR's dominant teams in Petty Enterprises, Hall of Fame executive director Winston Kelley said in a statement. He also was the uncle of former driver and broadcaster Kyle Petty and Truck Series crew chief Trent Owens.
Man accused of shooting Chicago officer charged
Read full article: Man accused of shooting Chicago officer chargedAlexRaths /iStockphoto.com(CNN) - The man who allegedly shot a Chicago police officer on Saturday has been charged with four counts of attempted murder in that shooting as well as the shooting of a young girl last week, police said. The 40-year-old officer with the department's fugitive apprehension unit was part of a team trying to arrest Blackman in connection with a separate shooting, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said. After Blackman's arrest, Guglielmi posted photos of a pistol recovered from the scene. "He posed a clear and present danger to the people of Chicago," Guglielmi said. Police say Blackman shot a woman Wednesday morning in the city's Fulton River District while he was riding a bicycle.
Captain Lee and Kate from Bravo's 'Below Deck' to host cruise next year
Read full article: Captain Lee and Kate from Bravo's 'Below Deck' to host cruise next yearRosbach and Chastain will be on deck to have fun with you on the cruise, and that includes meet and greets, book signings, themed parties (anyone who watched "Below Deck" knows Captain Lee loves a themed party), trivia and so much more. We have the best fans in the world and I am excited to #GetOnDeck with them as we sail the Caribbean, Rosbach said in a news release. While you probably won't hear a "June, June, Hannah" call through the walkie-talkie on this cruise, you can expect to have so much fun. If you've never watched "Below Deck" before (seriously, what are you waiting for?) The cruise sets sail on June 14, 2020, for a six-night voyage.
Chick-fil-A manager changes tire for 96-year-old WWII veteran
Read full article: Chick-fil-A manager changes tire for 96-year-old WWII veteranIt took Chick-fil-A manager Daryl Howard, right, about 15 minutes to change a flat tire for a 96-year-old WWII veteran employees know as "Mr. Daryl Howard was taking orders Thursday morning at the restaurant in Severn when a 96-year-old WWII veteran, known to employees as Mr. Lee, came to the register and said he had a flat tire. "He was shaking, almost in tears saying he barely made it to the store on three tires because one was bad," Rudy Somoza, another manager, told CNN. Lee was able to park but had no one to help change his tire. It took Howard about 15 minutes to change the tire.
WSLS 10 kicks off Apostles Build project with Habitat for Humanity
Read full article: WSLS 10 kicks off Apostles Build project with Habitat for HumanityThis year's Home for Good-The Apostles Build project also adds more than 20 area churches as partners. They will provide monetary donations, volunteers and food for volunteer crews throughout the more than four-month project. Lee said The Apostles Build has been a biennial project for Habitat, and in the past, 12 churches committed to donating $5,000 each to support the project. Lee said there are currently 22 churches participating in this year's Home for Good-The Apostles Build project. This year's build will be uncharted territory for Habitat, because it will be the Roanoke chapter's biggest new construction project ever.