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Louisville, KY

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 65 people in nine states, U.S. health officials said. As of Friday, 24 people had been hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No deaths were reported. The recalled eggs came from Milo’s Poultry Farms and were distributed...

A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs sickens people in 9 states

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Arizona Weatherman

According to the Arizona Weatherman, for Saturday, 7 Sep 2024, expect isolated to scattered thunderstorms on the Mogollon Rim with a chance of isolated severe potential for strong convective winds, hail, and localized flooding.

Monsoon thunderstorms to rock Arizona high country with the potential for severe weather

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

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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

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Booneville, MS

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. The Prentiss County Grand Jury has handed down indictments against two Booneville residents on charges of child endangerment, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department.

Two Women Indicted for Child Endangerment

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. The U.S. ambassador to Israel has confirmed the death of an American citizen in the West Bank. CNN's Nic Robertson shares the latest. Then, a new study suggests pediatricians can play a role in...

In 'Soft Power,' playwright David Henry Hwang tackles anti-Asian racism

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Kansas City, MO

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Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

Food prices are still high, but your grocery bill doesn't have to be. Last month, we shared tips on how to save money at the supermarket from Beth Moncel, founder of the cooking blog Budget Bytes. She advised shoppers to look up weekly deals, be wary of bulk buying and stick to the grocery list.

10 more clever and commonsense ways to save money on groceries

Colorado State

Tennessee State

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A road in North Carolina has been named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to SAVOTEUR. The Tail of the Dragon, which begins at the Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, is a remote, long, twisting road with 318 curves, 11 bridges, and few guardrails.

North Carolina road named scariest drive in America

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

Kansas State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

E-cigarettes hit the market about 20 years ago. They became all the rage among teenagers, and vaping became a verb. Now a new survey, out just yesterday, shows far fewer teens used e-cigarettes over the past year. NPR's Yuki Noguchi has more. YUKI NOGUCHI, BYLINE: Regulators like Brian King are...

E-cigarette use is declining — even as the industry eyes teens for new products

Phoenix, AZ

Audio will be available later today. Phoenix continues to set heat records, the latest for most days at or above 110 degrees in a year. But heat-related deaths are also declining for the first time in decades.

In Phoenix, heat-related deaths are declining even in record-high temperatures

Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Minnesota State

Tim Walz addressed something head-on at the Democratic National Convention last month, as he accepted the party's nomination for vice president — it was guns. “Look, I know guns. I'm a veteran. I'm a hunter. I was a better shot than most Republicans in Congress and I have the trophies to prove it," he said. "But I'm also a dad. I believe in the Second Amendment, but I also believe that our first responsibility is to keep our kids safe.”

Tim Walz's NRA rating went from A to F. It's part of a shift from Democrats on guns

Rochester Hills, MI

Lilla Lanivich and her service dog, Lopez, do everything together. While Lilla works, paints, sleeps, and learns, Lopez sits quietly and attentively at her feet. Her rainbow-dyed hair and colorful nails match his rainbow-dyed tail and cream-colored fur. "I do rainbow makeup, I do rainbow outfits, I love color," says...

Chronic illness shattered this teen's life. Her service dog helped get it back

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First case of bird flu not directly linked to sick animals is found in Missouri

Health officials have identified a person in Missouri sick with bird flu despite having no known contact with animals — marking the first case of the...

First case of bird flu not directly linked to sick animals is found in Missouri

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