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Herbie J Pilato

It's been ten years since the demise of beloved former and first and major child superstar turned U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple. She died from pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on February 10, 2014. But she lived a remarkable and compelling life of both victory and loss. This is her story.

In Memory of Former Child Superstar Shirley Temple: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Akeena

After serving the Fort Lauderdale community for over 25 years, Canyon restaurant has officially closed its doors, making way for a new culinary experience. The beloved dining spot, known for its Southwestern flavors and loyal following, will be replaced by Daniel’s, a steakhouse from the Miami-based Gioia Hospitality Group.

Beloved Florida Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 25 Years, Steakhouse Set to Move In

It's been 35 years since the original Baywatch TV series premiered on NBC in the 1989-1990 season. One year later, it was syndicated and became one of the most popular TV shows on the planet. The show's original cast included David Hasselhoff, who stayed with the series through its entire run. During that time, he was joined by other actors, including (but not limited to) Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Jason Simmon. At the time, Simmons, who is gay, was in the closet.

The Once-Secret Gay Life of 'Baywatch' Actor Jaason Simmons: 35 Years After The Beach Drama's Debut

J. Souza

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Hamden, CT

The entrance to the Children's Center of Hamden. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror. From 2020 to 2022, state officials repeatedly froze admissions to a children’s psychiatric center in Hamden following repeated reports of abuse and turmoil at the facility, including allegations of staff members kicking and spitting on a child who was under their care.

In CT, a balancing act between inpatient beds and safety concerns

Salem, OH

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

When it premiered on CBS in January 1971, All in the Familyset a new precedent for realistic quality programming in the area of weekly television comedies. Co-created by Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin, the show, which originally ran until 1979, addressed controversial issues never before seen on mainstream sitcoms. No topic was off-limits, from racial disparities to abortion to homosexuality; All in the Family covered it all, and more.

Clash of the TV Icons: 'All in the Family' Star Carroll O'Connor Battled with Creator Norman Lear

Arizona State

Public records advocates say an Arizona law that allows police departments to charge hourly rates to review body-worn camera footage before releasing it is leading to massive fees for the public and potentially illegal charges. But the law’s main proponent said that’s just a sign that it’s working as intended,...

Fees for police body camera footage lead to ‘pretty steep’ charges thanks to new law

Honolulu, HI

People living on Oahu’s Westside have noticed more law enforcement officers patrolling the area during the past few weeks as the Honolulu Police Department pledged to increase the number of officers in the wake of recent high-profile shootings. Officials and some residents said that’s a good start, but more...

A Wave Of Westside Shootings Has People Saying ‘Enough Is Enough.’ But What More Can Be Done?

Aurora, CO

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Aurora, Colo. -- A Facebook post Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman made about meeting with business owners at Colfax and Iola quickly turned into an attack on Coffman over a perceived lack of action against Venezuelan gangs in the city.

Aurora mayor under fire: Do more to stop Venezuelan gangs, say residents

Florida State

Gainesville, FL

Big changes are coming to Florida’s home improvement scene as LL Flooring, the company once known as Lumber Liquidators, is shutting down five of its stores across the state. This isn’t just a Florida issue—LL Flooring is going through a massive restructuring nationwide after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which will affect 94 stores in 31 states.

A home improvement store chain to shut down 5 locations in Florida due to bankruptcy issues

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Alabama State

A General Electric Type I-50-A Single Phase Watthour Meter, for measuring electrical usage, manufactured in Corning, New York, circa 1955. The Alabama Public Service Commission has signed off on reduced reimbursements and increased charges for third-party energy producers. (Photo by Authenticated News/Archive Photos/Getty Images) Imagine there’s a leak in your...

The complacency of the Alabama Public Service Commission

New Jersey State

The exact degree of the teacher shortage remains unknown despite recent efforts to quantify New Jersey’s educator workforce. (Danielle P. Richards for New Jersey Monitor) When New Jersey students head back to classrooms this week, many will return to schools with too few teachers. The state has for years...

New Jersey districts still face teacher shortages as new school year begins

Farley Eaglespeaker (center) reels in a traditional hoop net while fishing for salmon on the Columbia River in Skamania County, Washington on June 23, 2024. (Jordan Gale/Oregon Capital Chronicle) This summer for the first time the U.S. government acknowledged that nearly a century of damming waterways in the Columbia and...

Despite federal dams, Columbia and Snake River tribes fight to keep fishing traditions alive

North Carolina State

It’s a sobering fact that one of the largest sources of consumer debt in North Carolina and across the nation is unpaid medical bills. Of course, no one gets sick or accumulates healthcare debt on purpose, but for most average households – including those with health insurance coverage – even a brief hospital stay can generate massive bills that can be all but impossible to pay off. This fact has led to North Carolinians having billions of dollars of medical debt hanging over their heads.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley on a landmark effort to erase medical debt

A scenic view of Heart Lake in the Scapegoat Wilderness. The United States congress designated the Scapegoat Wilderness in 1972 with a total of 239,936 acres. The long northwest border of the Scapegoat Wilderness is shared with the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the massive limestone cliffs that dominate 9,204 ft Scapegoat Mountain are an extension of the "Bob's" Chinese Wall. Elevations range from 5,000 feet on the North Fork Blackfoot River to 9,400 feet on Red Mountain; the highest peak in the Wilderness Complex. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service via Flickr | CC-BY-SA 2.0)

Please, no diamonds for the Wilderness Act’s 60th anniversary

Austin, TX

The former Wyoming congresswoman will speak at 1:15 p.m. Friday in Austin. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Liz Cheney will discuss defending democracy with Atlantic journalist Mark Leibovich. Time is running out...

Watch Liz Cheney live at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival

California State

Hours before the Legislature prepared to wrap up for the year, Gov. Gavin Newsom tonight called a special session to address gasoline prices — giving him more time to persuade lawmakers to act on a package of energy bills that he failed to jam through in the final weeks of the regular session.

Gavin Newsom calls special session on gas prices

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Denver, CO

The driver of a bakery goods truck who Denver police crashed into head-first will receive a $350,000 payday from the city. The settlement to Christopher Cordova appears on the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting. Items are the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote. However, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady regularly call out the settlements to draw attention to them.

Bakery truck driver latest to receive a Denver police payout

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Albany’s New Housing Plan Would Build Only a Fraction of the Housing New York Leaders Say Is Needed

After months of negotiations, lawmakers in Albany reached a deal over the weekend containing a series of measures meant to address New York’s dire housing crisis....

Albany’s New Housing Plan Would Build Only a Fraction of the Housing New York Leaders Say Is Needed

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