Oregon State

Mountain View, CA

New York City, NY

On Saturday, former CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy found himself at Hudson Yards, an upscale shopping destination in New York City. The venue, located in the city’s “New West Side,” has for weeks promoted itself as a designated watch party for the U.S. Open tennis tournament, which started last week.

Dispute between Disney, DirecTV impacting bars, government agencies

A programming-related dispute between the Walt Disney Company and pay TV provider DirecTV could impact the ability for some residential and business customers to access professional football games, a DirecTV executive warned this week. The dispute started on September 1 when a carriage agreement between Disney and DirecTV lapsed. Without...

DirecTV exec warns ESPN blackout could affect football season

Los Angeles, CA

Detroit, MI

Paramount Global’s CBS has officially announced an expansion hour for its flagship breakfast program, “CBS Mornings.”. Starting later this month, CBS stations in five major metropolitan areas will debut a third hour of CBS Mornings, called “CBS Mornings Plus,” hosted by Tony Dokoupil and Adriana Diaz.

“CBS News Mornings” to debut in five cities, on streaming later this month

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Fox Weather on Friday will debut a new video podcast that offers an exclusive look at weather forecasts for key National Football League (NFL) match-ups every week. The video podcast, called “Storming the Field,” will debut Friday, September 6. Hosted by Fox Weather meteorologists Ian Oliver and Steve Bender, Storming the Field will leverage the channel’s exclusive Risk of Weather Impact (ROWI) forecast model to break down how the weather might impact each NFL match-up for games played on Sunday and Monday each week and Thursdays of the following week. (The NFL’s football week runs Thursdays through Mondays.)

Fox Weather to offer football-specific forecasts on “Storming the Field”

New Jersey State

Glendale, CA

It's been nine years since beloved actor James Avery died due to complications from open-heart surgery in a Glendale, CA hospital. Best known as Judge Philip "Uncle Phil" Banks on Will Smith's hit 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (NBC, 1990-1996), Avery was only 68 years old. This is his tragic story.

In Memory of James Avery (Uncle Phil on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'): 9 Years After His Tragic Death

Florida State

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Gainesville, FL

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Hey, Florida foodies! If you’re a fan of Tijuana Flats, you might want to brace yourself for some not-so-appetizing news. One of our local Tijuana Flats locations was recently forced to shut its doors temporarily after a state inspection revealed some pretty concerning issues. Let’s dive into what happened and what it means for this popular Florida-based chain.

Struggling Chain Restaurant Closes Doors After State Inspection in Florida

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Horoscope of the Day, Friday, September 6th

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

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

Charter Communications and AMC Networks renewed their distribution deal for certain AMC-owned linear cable channels on Wednesday. The renewal comes well before the expiration of a contract in place that allows Charter to distribute channels like AMC, IFC, We TV and BBC America to subscribers of its Spectrum TV service.

Charter renews distribution agreement with AMC Networks early

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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

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

North Carolina State

Pittsboro, NC

Town Talks

When it comes to dining out, the search for that perfect restaurant experience can be daunting. However, the food experts at LoveFood.com have taken some of the guesswork out by compiling a list of the most famous restaurants in every state.

The Most Famous North Carolina Restaurant Is Not Where You Think

Colorado State

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

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Cats have a knack of waking you up a little before you're ready to get up, sometimes more than a little before. They're worth it though. Here are five local Kansas City cats who would love to wake you up each morning. Already have a cat that wakes you up? Get yourself a back-up alarm.

Five cats that will replace your alarm clock

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Smart TV maker Vizio has unveiled a new menu that collates live sports programming across channels and services. The feature, called Vizio Sports Zone, aims to take the guesswork out of figuring out which channel or app is offering a live sporting event at any given time. The launch of...

Vizio debuts new Sports Zone on smart TV sets

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

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Dish customers still blocked from getting Central Oregon ABC, CBS affiliates

Football fans in parts of Oregon might have to do without games airing on two local broadcast stations this year if they subscribe to Dish Network’s...

Dish customers still blocked from getting Central Oregon ABC, CBS affiliates

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