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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former NFL and Texas running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, has died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36.
WUNC 91.5 North Carolina Public Radio News -- Forecasters Predict A More Active Hurricane Season
By WILL MICHAELS • AUG 8, 2019
ATLANTA – A federal grand jury has indicted Todd and Julie Chrisley, the stars of the reality television show Chrisley Knows Best, on multiple counts of conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. The Chrisleys’ accountant, Peter Tarantino, has also been indicted on tax-related offenses.
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What happened: EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler exempted farms from reporting hazardous air emissions from animal waste. Prior to this action, farms that emitted 100 pounds or more of ammonia or hydrogen sulfide per day into the air were required to report to local agencies.
Science Daily -- A study of over 1,000 healthy women with no urinary tract infection symptoms showed nearly 9% carried multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli strains in their guts. Additional findings highlight likely reasons behind the pandemic of resistant E. coli strains.
Information below is found on ACLU of North Carolina website: The following are guidelines for interactions with immigration agents (ICE). For information on interactions with police, click here. This information is not intended as legal advice.
Stevens team repurposes smartphone-style motion sensors to reduce stillbirths
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