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Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority

Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority

Mississippi does not top the list of hotly contested U.S. Senate races this fall
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Powerball ticket deadlines for Saturday's $856M jackpot

Powerball ticket deadlines for Saturday's $856M jackpot

Before chasing Saturday's $856M Powerball jackpot, check when ticket sales end in your state. Most cutoffs are one to two hours before the drawing.
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Duke basketball completes 2026-27 non-conference schedule

Duke basketball completes 2026-27 non-conference schedule

Duke has plenty of marquee non-conference matchups including against UConn, Illinois, Michigan State and Florida.
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Leonard 'Lenny' Boatman Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy in Girard

Leonard 'Lenny' Boatman Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy in Girard

Leonard 'Lenny' Boatman, aged 53, passed away on August 6, 2026, at his home in Girard. Born in Girard, Kansas, Lenny was a co-owner of B&B Excavating with his father, Curtis. He was an active member of the St. Michael Catholic Church and enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. Lenny is survived by his parents, children, and siblings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anita, earlier in 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled, with visitation and memorials suggested for the Greenbush Historical Society.
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15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says

15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce
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Ohio cyclospora parasite cases climb again as lettuce outbreak spreads

Ohio cyclospora parasite cases climb again as lettuce outbreak spreads

Cases of the parasite causing explosive diarrhea are now reported in almost every county in Ohio as the cyclosporiasis outbreak grows. See the numbers
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Cyclosporiasis cases rise in New York amid 2 Michigan deaths

Cyclosporiasis cases rise in New York amid 2 Michigan deaths

More than 800 cases have been reported in New York since May as health officials investigate a nationwide outbreak of the foodborne parasite.
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Primary Results Set Stage for November Elections in Key States

Primary Results Set Stage for November Elections in Key States

Primary elections in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington have concluded, setting the stage for significant November matchups. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary, defeating Haley Stevens. In Virginia, Suhas Subramanyam and Dave Beckwith will compete for the 10th Congressional District. The results reflect a mix of establishment and progressive victories, with El-Sayed's win highlighting a shift towards progressive candidates in some areas.
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Powerball hits over $850 million. Check out the latest winning numbers

Powerball hits over $850 million. Check out the latest winning numbers

The Powerball jackpot goes up once again after no winner last night, Aug. 5. See latest winning numbers and when to play next.
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Louisville adds two home games to 2026-27 non-conference schedule

Louisville adds two home games to 2026-27 non-conference schedule

Thanks to the Courier Journal’s Brooks Holton, we now know two more games that the Louisville men’s basketball team will play this winter. On Wednesday, Dec. 16, Louisville will host a Long Island Sharks squad coming off a trip to the NCAA Tournament. I am now contractually obligated to post the following video … Three […]
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'Explosive' diarrhea outbreak expands. What are cases like in Georgia?

'Explosive' diarrhea outbreak expands. What are cases like in Georgia?

The cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce has expanded to 15 total states, CDC says. How many cases are there in Georgia right now?
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With a nail-biting win, Dems pin their hopes on Michigan in midterms | The Excerpt

With a nail-biting win, Dems pin their hopes on Michigan in midterms | The Excerpt

With the slimmest of margins, progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed squeaks out a primary win for Democrats in Michigan’s senate race.