Mountain View, CA

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

For eleven years, Harvey Korman was Carol Burnett's high-caliber, multi-talented second banana on her long-running, numerous Emmy-winning comedy/variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. However, one time, there was extreme tension on the set.

When Carol Burnett Fired Harvey Korman in the 7th Year of Her Emmy-Winning Hit TV Variety Show

It's been over four decades since the demise of beloved actor Milburn Stone, best known as Dr. Galen "Doc" Adams on TV's Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1975). The Emmy-winning Stone died of a heart attack in La Jolla, CA on June 12, 1980. This is his life story.

In Memory of Milburn Stone ('Doc' from TV's 'Gunsmoke'): 44 Years After His Fatal Heart Attack

The brain needs a lot of energy — far more than any other organ in the body — to work properly. And aging and Alzheimer’s disease both seem to leave the brain underpowered. But an experimental cancer drug appeared to re-energize the brains of mice that had...

This metabolic brain boost revives memory in Alzheimer’s mice

Chicago, IL

Four people were killed on a commuter train in the Chicago area on Labor Day, police said. Police were dispatched to a train station in Forest Park, a village 10 miles west of Chicago, at about 5:30 a.m. after receiving a call that three people were shot. Three people were pronounced dead on the scene, while one was transported to the hospital and died there, Forest Park police said.

4 people were killed on a train in the Chicago area on Labor Day, police say

Kentucky State

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It may be less than a month before the start of the fall season, but the National Weather Service says we can expect the hottest temperatures of the summer this week in Kentucky, especially Wednesday and Thursday.

Fall might be right around the corner, but Kyians warned to be prepared for extreme heat this week

Las Vegas, NV

As facial recognition technology spreads, people who don't want to use it are often told they can opt out, but that's not always possible if the system is used at your workplace. Now a union is saying no, and not just any union. The Las Vegas police don't want their faces in the system when they're working at National Football League games. Here's NPR's Martin Kaste.

Las Vegas police refuse to comply with NFL facial recognition tech at games

Alameda Post

Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Denver, CO

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

In 2022, we published a photo story about an unusual group of skateboarders. The young Bolivian women who founded Imilla Skate do their heel flips and backslides in polleras — colorful, layered skirts worn by the country's Indigenous Aymara and Quechua population. "By skating in polleras, we want to show that girls and women can do anything, no matter how you look or how people see you," says Daniela Santiváñez, who founded the group with two friends in 2019.

Whatever happened to ... the Bolivian women who skateboard in Indigenous garb?

Shaking hands, sending cold emails and asking for coffee can feel unnatural. Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains how to create meaningful job connections in more authentic ways. This episode originally published on October 2, 2022.

How to make networking less awkward

Salem, OH

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

Audio will be available later today. Not motivated to get to the gym? NPR’s Michaeleen Doucleff explores how functional exercise, such as gardening or taking care of chickens, racks up steps and squats.

Forget about the gym! Chicken-sizing will keep you fit. Bonus: Fresh eggs

UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTERS: (Chanting in non-English language). MARTIN: They demanded an end to the war and a deal to bring remaining hostages home. Official autopsies by Israel showed that all six had been shot in recent days, that according to a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Health. FADEL: For more,...

Morning news brief

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

Eagle Pass, TX

Audio will be available later today. Eagle Pass, Texas, has been center stage in a border conflict between federal authorities and the state. A new art exhibition aims to reframe the city's image. (Story first aired on Morning Edition.)

Art exhibition aims to reframe Texas border city's image beyond immigration battle

J. Souza

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

OK. We're among friends. We can admit this, for a lot of us getting into and keeping an exercise routine can be hard. Changing clothes, getting to the gym - the struggle is real. Science journalist Michaeleen Doucleff struggled with exercise for years, and then in her mid-40s, she figured out an easier and more rewarding approach.

CHICKEN-CISE

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Devra Lee

Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Tuesday, September 3rd

What's it like to learn to read with dyslexia? How could I put two elements like oxygen and hydrogen in conversation? Why is marijuana farming still around in my hometown when it’s illegal in so many places?. Those are just a couple curiosities students brought to our annual Student...

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Corn sweat is real, and it's made extreme heat in the Midwest even more uncomfortable

FADEL: (Laughter) I didn't know either, but, I mean, it's been hot in the Midwest this summer. And apparently, corn has the same way of cooling...

Corn sweat is real, and it's made extreme heat in the Midwest even more uncomfortable

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