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Man gets 50 yrs for killing, dismembering wife

A Des Moines man convicted of killing and dismembering his wife last year was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Datron Simmons was sentenced Friday. His sentence requires him to serve 35 years behind bars.

Why Macron's 'Covid pass' wouldn't fly in the US

French President Emmanuel Macron has had enough. His government has introduced an expanded "health pass" scheme for those who want to visit restaurants and bars, take long train trips and to get on a plane from August. The pass requires proof of full vaccination, a recent negative Covid-19 test or evidence of recent recovery from the disease. It has already stirred mass protests and claims that the French President is taking on powers with dictatorial overtones that crush basic freedoms.

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US to keep existing Covid-related travel restrictions

The White House has decided to maintain existing coronavirus travel restrictions amid surging cases triggered by the Delta variant, a White House official told CNN Monday.

Police: Man arrested after attempting to steal catalytic converter in N. Portland

A 38-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning after attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle in north Portland, according to police.

Agency picks up equivalent of a 4 story building in trash just one year

During the past few weeks we have seen piles of trash float down the arroyos during rainstorms.

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GM again recalls its US electric vehicles over fire threat

GM is once again recalling nearly 70,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles because of a risk that the battery will catch fire when the car is parked.

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JORDAN WINERY COMPLETES MAJOR GUEST SUITES RENOVATION

JORDAN WINERY COMPLETES MAJOR GUEST SUITES RENOVATION

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Unvaccinated nursing instructor in Missouri is hospitalized with Covid-19 and urging everyone to get the vaccine

Christy Henry had played it safe during the pandemic. Wearing a mask in public and rarely coming into contact with others, the 56-year-old former nurse, who now works as a nursing instructor, resides in southern Missouri with her retired husband and children.

71-year-old SF woman considers moving after being strangled during attempted robbery

A 71-year old San Francisco woman is considering moving out of the city after being placed in a chokehold and carried by the neck in an attempted robbery at her Oceanview home. She and her domestic partner believe it's what she screamed out that helped save her life.

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On Chicago Visit, Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Promotes Biden Infrastructure Plan

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he’s confident the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill will pass Congress, touting on Friday its bipartisan support and saying both the president and the public are impatient to see the deal finalized. But he wouldn’t offer a timeline for when it will clear the House and Senate, both narrowly controlled by Democrats.

GM is shutting down most of its pickup production for a week

General Motors will stop making most of its full-size pickup trucks for a week starting Monday. It's another sign that the auto industry continues to struggle with the year-long global computer chip shortage.

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The West's historic drought in 3 maps

An unprecedented, multi-year drought continues to worsen in the West amid a period of record heat and dryness, which scientists say is a clear sign of how the climate crisis is affecting not only the weather, but water supply, food production and electricity generation.

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Biden health officials begin discussing mask recommendations as variants surge cases

Top Biden health officials and some White House officials are holding preliminary conversations on revising mask recommendations for vaccinated Americans as the Delta variant spreads throughout the US, according to multiple sources familiar with discussions.

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Unemployment benefits claims unexpectedly rose last week

Claims for US jobless benefits unexpectedly jumped last week offering the latest reminder that the American economy — and the labor market — are not yet back to normal.

Covid 'pingdemic' and Brexit mean food and gas shortages in parts of UK

A dramatic surge in Covid-19 cases is forcing hundreds of thousands of workers to stay home in Britain, causing shortages of food and gasoline and heaping stress on supply chains that were already strained by Brexit.

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Republicans block vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill, pushing for more time to write it

Senate Republicans blocked a vote Wednesday to start debate on a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, as they push for more time to strike a deal with Democrats and write the legislation.

Stowaway Marmot From Colorado Caught 600 Miles Away In Arizona

A marmot from Colorado was captured in Arizona, after surviving a 600-mile road trip underneath a car — in record heat. Wildlife officials were called to a report of an “unknown creature” in the Phoenix area last month.

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How to watch the Biden CNN town hall

President Joe Biden will participate in a CNN town hall on Wednesday in Cincinnati, Ohio, just over six months after taking office.

Woman Punched In Back Of Head In Unprovoked Subway Attack

Another unprovoked attack was caught on video at a subway station in Manhattan.

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How to invest as the Delta variant takes hold

When the market is plunging like it did last Friday and on Monday, it's tempting to throw in the towel and sell. Big drops can be scary.