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She is set to appear with her husband, VP Harris and her husband on Sunday.

Who is Gwen Walz? What to know about the wife of Kamala Harris' running mate

Business Insider

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota served in the army, taught high school, and has decades of governing experience.

12 things to know about Tim Walz, the Midwestern dad who coined the biggest insult of 2024

NBC News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was just a year into his first term when in May of 2020 a Minneapolis police officer killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nearly nine minutes, spurring protests across the state and the nation. To Philonise Floyd, Walz’s compassion and dedication to ensure...

George Floyd's brother endorses Harris-Walz, says Minnesota governor is 'built for this'

Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with CNN for her first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris said she would appoint a Republican to her cabinet if elected, and she responded to questions about her policy shifts over the years. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS:...

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Florida State

A package containing 16 bricks of suspected cocaine was discovered by guests on a beach in the Florida Keys, according to authorities. In a Facebook post, the Monroe County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office said the package was discovered Sunday by guests of the Islands of Islamorada resort, a resort nearly 80 miles outside Miami. The package, wrapped in blue tape with a photo of a beach buggy on the front, was turned over to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for further inspection.

Bricks of cocaine washed up on a Florida beach. Here's why it keeps happening

Wallach, who died in 2014, learned to ride horses as a young man. He later made a career playing villains in Westerns like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Originally broadcast in 1990. DAVID BIANCULLI, HOST:. This is FRESH AIR. Eli Wallach already had played villains in Westerns before...

Celebrating movie icons: Eli Wallach

Colorado State

Colorado Springs, CO

Public schools are moving to restrict how students use their phones. Florida banned cellphone use in school statewide last year, and this school year brings bans in my home state of Indiana and Los Angeles, among other places. So what is that like for teachers, administrators and students? Rachel Cohen, from the Mountain West News Bureau, reports from a school in Colorado.

As more schools ban cell phones, this is how it’s working at one Colorado school

Oregon State

Baker City, OR

BAKER CITY, Ore. — Hawks squawk on a telephone wire in a remote high desert valley near the town of Baker City, where fourth-generation rancher Kimberlee Kerns is finishing up an afternoon cutting straw bales. Like many Oregon ranchers, she’s also a volunteer wildland firefighter, and glad that the...

These Oregon ranchers say the losses from summer range fires will be huge

New Mexico State

We're in the middle of the worst listeria outbreak since 2011. Yeah, nine people have died from this foodborne bacteria, and more have gotten sick or been hospitalized, all of which stems from contamination traced to a boar's head factory that recalled millions of pounds of deli meats. MARTIN: Joining...

The deadly listeria outbreak in the U.S. has worsened

Massachusetts State

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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

Mississippi State

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Hinds County, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

Madison, WV

Cohen Craddock's family and loved ones are mourning the loss of the friendly eighth-grader who loved being on the football team at Madison Middle School in West Virginia, days after Cohen suffered a head injury during practice. Cohen died over the weekend, in the latest tragedy involving a young football...

At least 7 middle and high school football players have died in August

Tunica, MS

Police in Mississippi say that a white van tried to lure a child inside with candy and puppies, according to a press release from the Tunica Sheriff. On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at approximately 6:18 p.m. the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding an attempted kidnapping within the County from a residence in the Dundee area. Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the area, according to the sheriff.

Police in Mississippi say two men in white van tried to lure child inside with candy and puppies

There are countless hidden forces that affect how we behave, the choices that we make, and the general shape of our lives. On this episode, we take a deep dive into some of those forces. We hear stories about mirroring and how it affects our interactions, whether implicit bias trainings actually work, and how hierarchies influence productivity.

The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Behavior

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Most people have heard a version on TV of what are known as the Miranda Rights: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.”

Should police be able to interrogate kids alone? A growing number of states say no

It's time for college football, and this year it's going to be quite different. Colleges have switched conferences and the playoffs are expanding from four teams to 12. College football is going to look a whole lot different this fall. There is a shift away from the tradition of amateur regional competition and a move toward something that looks a little more like professional sports. Here to break it all down for us is NPR sports correspondent Becky Sullivan. Hey there.

The college football season kicks off with several changes

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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Weird. Why the popular campaign insult stings more in Minnesota

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Weird. It’s a descriptor Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz famously used against Republicans even before becoming Vice President Harris’ running mate. In this...

Weird. Why the popular campaign insult stings more in Minnesota

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