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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.

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US task force lowers recommended age to start colorectal cancer screening to 45

The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday lowered the recommended age to start screening for colon and rectal cancers from 50 to 45.

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Coca-Cola promised to help fix recycling. Here's how it plans to deliver

Early last year, Coca-Cola set an ambitious goal for itself: Collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle or can it sells by 2030.

Nonprofits Hit by 6% Decline in Giving Due to COVID-19

If Trend Continues for the Rest of 2020, Nonprofits Will Lose More than $25 Billion

Giving to charitable organizations is down by 6% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same time last year, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2020 First Quarter Report.

Black women delivered for Biden. Now it's time for Congress to deliver on a $15 minimum wage

"Thank Black women" has become a familiar refrain from Democratic lawmakers, who are eager to pay lip service to their fiercest, most reliable voting bloc. Black women helped deliver the presidency and the Senate to the Democrats, who ran on the promise of a $15 an hour minimum wage, among other things. Now they must do what they can to deliver on that promise.

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Aaron Hernandez's 'murder car' Up for Sale On eBay

Aaron Hernandez's silver 2006 Toyota 4Runner, which prosecutors said was the "murder car" used in a drive-by double killing, is now up for sale on eBay as an "infamous" collectible item.

Judge says lawyer went too far in her accusations of misconduct

Shreveport lawyer and Caddo Parish district attorney candidate Patricia Gilley, who was briefly jailed for contempt of court last week after accusing a Bossier Parish judge of lying about the sentence he would impose in a manslaughter case, refused to recant her allegations when she appeared before another judge in a contempt hearing.

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GM was America's largest automaker for nearly a century. It's about to be dethroned by Toyota

Toyota is about to become the leader in US auto sales for the first time, taking away a title that General Motors has held for nearly a century.

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98-year-old woman and her daughter among 3 victims killed by New Mexico student who fired randomly, hitting cars and homes

A 98-year-old woman and her 73-year-old daughter were among the three people killed by an 18-year-old high school student who roamed through his neighborhood Monday firing indiscriminately at homes and passersby in their vehicles, according to authorities in the northwestern New Mexico town of Farmington.

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Brands Unite to Support Great Futures for America’s Youth During Back- to-School Season

As young people are heading back to school, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s largest youth development organization, is proud to announce support from over ten partners who are uniting to ensure kids and teens have the necessary resources to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

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5 Takeaways After Gov. Gavin Newsom Prevails in California Recall

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a decisive answer to the question of whether voterswould penalize those who enacted strict policies aimed at slowing the coronavirus pandemic, triumphing over an effort to recall him Tuesday.

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5 things to know for August 24: Covid-19, Afghanistan, Cuomo, voting rights, shipping

The CNN Business Fear & Greed Index, with seven gauges of investor sentiment, is showing signs of fear in the market. But one thing the business world isn't too worried about? The Delta variant causing a repeat of the 2020 shutdown.

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Should you cancel travel plans? A medical expert weighs in

As Covid-19 cases are surging across the United States again, daily infection rates are at their highest levels since February, due in large part to the very contagious Delta variant.

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Why Flying Is So Bad and About to Get Worse

Canceled flights, packed planes, rising fares and violent outbursts are the new normal for air travel. Flying is getting worse for both passengers and crews.

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AARP Texas Accepting 2023 Community Challenge Grant Applications

The annual program aims to make communities in Texas more livable for people of all ages

AARP Texas invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more.

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AARP Texas Accepting 2023 Community Challenge Grant Applications

The annual program aims to make communities in Texas more livable for people of all ages

AARP Texas invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more.

Mayor arrested in drunk driving incident

The Parkville mayor was arrested Saturday in Platte County on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to the Platte County Sheriff's Office.

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The new 2024 BMW S 1000 XR

Updated engine with 170 hp (+5 hp) and 84 lb-ft of torque. Improved ergonomics thanks to 0.4-inch higher seat. New standard equipment including Headlight Pro and Keyless Ride. MSRP $17,495 plus Destination Estimated Market launch Q2 2024.

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4 ways to stay fit and stress less during the holidays

As the holiday season ramps up, daily schedules can easily fill with the demands of the season, like shopping, cooking, wrapping and planning. To avoid overload, it's all too easy to shift self-care priorities — like regular exercise — to the bottom of the list. Skipping workouts, however, can actually make it more difficult for our bodies and minds to deal with added holiday stressors

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Fund Commits $50 Million for Down Payment Assistance

National Association of Real Estate Brokers Sign Agreement with Minority-Owned Mortgage Company to Boost Black Home Ownership

Lois Johnson, ceo and founder of of Salt Lake City, Utah-based United Security Financial (USF) and NAREB president Jeffrey Hicks(Front) sign the landmark $50 million agreement making down payment assistance funds available to expand homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income Black American home purchasers.