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Dave Richards and the BlueBird Turf / Versatran team head into this weekend’s Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park excited by the opportunity the prestigious race presents. Knowing they are qualified for the NHRA Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s six race playoffs, because they have...

Dave Richards, Bluebird Turf/Versatran Team Looking Forward to U.S. Nationals

Brittany Force has advanced to the final round of the U.S. Nationals two of the last three years. She’s been the No. 1 qualifier in three of her last four appearances and she’s the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park track record holder for time and speed at 3.640 seconds and 337.75 miles per hour.

Brittany Force ‘Accessorizes’ for 70th U.S. Nationals

Elite Motorsports, NHRA’s largest professional team, certainly has history on their side as they head into this weekend’s Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP), NHRA’s most prestigious drag race and the final event of the regular season. Six-time world champions Erica Enders...

Elite Motorsports Looks to Add to U.S. Nationals History

Jasmine Salinas (Top Fuel) and Jianna Evaristo (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are ready to face some of the toughest competition in all of drag racing at this week’s Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Known as “The Big Go,” this is the final event of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season. Series competitors will earn points and a half for their performances at the U.S. Nationals making the stakes incredibly high as they pull out all of the stops to make it into the Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s version of the playoffs.

Scrappers Sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo Set For High Stakes Competition at U.S. Nationals

Tony Schumacher, the most decorated driver in the history of the U.S. Nationals, is set to return to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park this weekend, driving the Leatherwood Distillery Top Fuel Dragster in pursuit of an unprecedented 11th victory at the iconic event. As the winningest driver in U.S. Nationals...

Tony Schumacher Ready to Chase 11th U.S. Nationals Title at Indianapolis

Georgia State

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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

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Los Angeles, CA

It's been ten years since the tragic loss of beloved actor Meshach Taylor. He was only 67 years old when he died of cancer in Los Angeles on June 28, 2014. Best known as beloved ex-con Anthony Bouvier on TV's classic sitcom Designing Women (CBS, 1986-1993), Taylor was Emmy nominated for his standout performance. But the actor also appeared in other TV shows and movies. This is his story.

In Memory of TV Star Meshach Taylor ('Designing Women'): 10 Years After His Tragic Death From Cancer

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Randy Orton is heading for his World Heavyweight Championship match against the champion Gunther. He has won the World Heavyweight Champion title 14 times in total. This time, he might become a 15-time World Heavyweight Champion. WWE will be organizing these big events in Berlin, Germany.

Orton vs Gunther: Surprise in WWE Bash

On the original Perry MasonTV legal series (CBS, 1957-1966), actor William Hopper portrayed Raymond Burr's loyal private detective Paul Drake. On and off screen, Hopper smoked incessently. Four years after the Mason series ended, the actor, son of famed Hollywood gossip columinist Hedda Hopper and DeWolf Hopper Sr., suffered a stroke on Valentine's Day 1970. Three weeks later, on March 6, Willam Hopper died of pneumonia. He was only 55 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of Actor William Hopper (From TV's 1st 'Perry Mason'): 5 Decades After His Tragic Death

Woodinville, WA

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Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

Denver, CO

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

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

Louisiana State

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During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

Seattle, WA

So the big holiday weekend is here and the weather forecast is fantastic. If you haven’t already decided what you’re going to do, there’s plenty to choose from. Of course, there are some big events that we look forward to all year, but if huge crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller happenings all over the region.

Big Events and Other Things To Do for Labor Day Weekend

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Buffalo, WY

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

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

Huntington, IN

Brittanie and Josh Hart know that their hometown of Huntington, Indiana, had a big impact on making them a loving family and successful business entrepreneurs. Josh and Brittanie’s romance blossomed at the local Applebee’s and as a young couple they dreamed to building a life together. Today, they returned to Huntington with their two children, Londyn and Banks, to support two organizations with significant donations that are near and dear to their hearts, the high school automotive program at the Huntington County Community Learning Center and United with Love food pantry.

Hart Family Continues to Give Back to Hometown of Huntington

Colorado State

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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Steve Johnson Makes 500th NHRA Start, Gears up for GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout at Sonoma

Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson has been involved in the two-wheeled category for more than 30 years and at this weekend’s 36th annual Denso NHRA...

Steve Johnson Makes 500th NHRA Start, Gears up for GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout at Sonoma

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