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Pro Cougs Week 3: Ward’s play spirals as Lucas becomes questionable

Week 3 brought a mix of highs and lows for former Washington State football players in the NFL. Cam Ward struggled with another costly turnover, Daiyan Henley put together one of his best performances of the season and injuries sidelined Jalen Thompson and Jaylen Watson.…

Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act, Sending College Athletics Into an Uncertain House Battle

The Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act on Monday evening by a 77-22 vote, clearing a significant legislative threshold for a bill co-sponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) and backed by President Donald Trump. According to the Santa…

When Should You Consult a Specialist Doctor for Thyroid Eye Disease?

Thyroid eye disease (TED) can cause dry eyes, swelling, eye bulging, double vision, and pressure around the eyes. Symptoms often change as inflammation progresses, so timing matters when choosing medical care. A specialist can assess eye function, disease activity, appearance,…

N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand says new allegations in Cornell case are 'serious and horrific'

NPR's Juana Summers talks with New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about the reopening of the rape case at Cornell University, and her history of pushing legislation to curb campus sexual assault.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

(AP) — Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury caused

Cook Political Report shifts Democrat Bobby Pulido’s House race to ‘tossup’ 5 weeks from Election Day

Tejano singer-turned-congressional candidate Bobby Pulido got big news this week after the Cook Political Report shifted its forecast in the race for Texas’ 15th Congressional District one more notch in his direction. The nonpartisan newsletter that analyzes federal elections,…

RIDGE RUNNER CHRONICLES: The Elizabeth Holmes Trailer

The studio known as “A 24 Studio” recently released a trailer of an upcoming documentary film about Elizabeth Holmes, the controversial young woman who was convicted of fraud for her representations about her medical testing company, “Theranos.” She is now in prison serving an…

OUTDOOR TRUTHS: Influence

Deer season is here. A few states have already opened, and the others are just around the corner. I am not prepared for this. I mean really, I am not prepared. I have put off hanging stands and setting up blinds. And I only have a few cameras out. The good news is that over…

ROBIN WRITES: Date Night at the Drive-In

It was summer, Saturday night. After a quick meal, usually curbside at A&W, my date and I set off to the Grande Drive-In, a dozen miles away. It was up to me to set the mood for the drive. I could stay sitting near the window on the passenger’s side and rest my arm along…

North Little Rock Community Centers Closing Friday, October 2nd for Funeral