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US scientists leave academia - bad news for drug companies
Scientists in the United States, especially those in the biomedical fields, are increasingly leaving the world of academia for better-paying industry jobs amid stagnant federal funding and low wages.
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Judge overturns murder convictions of ‘Chester Trio’ after more than two decades in prison
Citing new DNA evidence, a Pennsylvania judge on Thursday overturned the murder convictions of three men known as the “Chester Trio” who have been imprisoned for nearly 25 years for a crime they say they did not commit.
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Iran accuses Israel of killing Iranian military commander/others in airstrike on consulate in Syria
A top commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was killed among several others in an airstrike on the country’s consulate building in Damascus, Syria, according to Iranian officials and state-affiliated media, which blamed Israel for the attack.
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US/Israel officials hold high stakes virtual meeting on Rafah operation
Senior officials from the United States and Israel held a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss alternatives to a full-scale invasion of Rafah as the Biden administration seeks to dissuade the Israeli government from undertaking a significant military operation in the beleaguered Gazan city.
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Salt Lake City: Wrongful demolition of historic building sparks outrage
A historic building in Salt Lake City has become the focal point of controversy as demolition commenced on Easter morning, sparking outrage among residents.
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Final chance for survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre - ‘this is it’
There are only two people alive who remember firsthand what the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was like.
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Teen with cystic fibrosis meets Denver Nuggets heroes
Fourteen-year-old Jeagun Crouch's wish came true this Easter when he met his favorite Denver Nuggets players and even took a few shots himself.
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Horse airlifted to safety; stuck in Santa Ana River for nearly 24 hours
A horse was airlifted to safety nearly 24 hours after getting stuck in the Santa Ana River over the weekend.
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Nonprofit founder steals thousands from project meant for those experiencing homelessness
Leaders for a Minneapolis nonprofit are considering their next steps after one of their founders admitted to stealing thousands of dollars in donated funds.
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Alex Murdaugh sentenced in federal court to 40 years in prison for financial crimes
Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh received another prison sentence on Monday, this time in federal court, where a judge sentenced him to 40 years after he pleaded guilty last year to nearly two dozen charges of conspiracy, fraud and money laundering.
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In these 22 states, you need a six-figure income to afford a typical home, analysis finds
Buying an affordable home in the United States has gotten a lot harder for many people since 2020.
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Global Superstar Brandy Norwood Collaborates with Stella Rosa Brandy to Celebrate Success with Exclusive Tasting Event
Brandy Norwood partners with Stella Rosa Brandy for an exclusive tasting event celebrating their premium imported brandy.
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Nashville: Easter brunch shooting leaves 1 dead/5 others wounded, police say
One person was killed and at least five others were wounded in a shooting at a Nashville restaurant during Easter brunch celebrations Sunday afternoon and police say they are looking for a suspect who fled in an SUV.
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The symbolism in Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album has fans talking
Beyoncé knows how to get people talking, and her new album “Cowboy Carter,” had tongues wagging long before its release date on March 29. With star power as ubiquitous as hers, every little detail of a new work is going to be embraced and dissected, especially since Beyoncé is also known for serving up enticingly intertextual visuals alongside her music.
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Ramy Youssef references Israel-Hamas war in ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue
Ramy Youssef made his “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut this weekend, and managed to strike a balance between humor and heart in his opening monologue.
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40,000 people/64,000 eggs: 144th White House Easter Egg Roll underway
The hottest ticket in Washington this week involves spoons, eggs, referees and a throng of cheering parents: It’s time for the 144th annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
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AT&T says personal data from 73 million current and former account holders leaked onto dark web
AT&T has launched an investigation into the source of a data leak that includes personal information of 73 million current and former customers.
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‘I consider myself very lucky’: This man was one of the last to make it off the Baltimore bridge before its collapse
It was just past 1 a.m. on March 26 and Larry DeSantis was headed to his second job at Herman’s Bakery in the Baltimore area -– the halfway point of another long, but normal workday.
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Why some clouds vanish during solar eclipses
It’s midday, and the sun is high in the sky, a natural cyan canvas peppered with puffy, cauliflower-shaped clouds. With little warning, the clouds cluttering the horizon start to vanish before your eyes. Not long after, the world begins to darken, as the golden orb that sustains life on Earth swiftly disappears from view.
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Kansas City: New city office creates more language access
In May, a new office will start breaking language barriers for people in Kansas City. It’s called the ‘Office for Language Access’.
