Now, there are 2 mysteries in West Virginia: a detainee’s death, and an assault without a publicly disclosed motive.
Carol Semple
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Sports
WWE’s Vince McMahon says he is retiring amid misconduct probe
McMahon had stepped down temporarily as CEO and chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment in mid-June during an investigation into alleged misconduct.
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California ‘baby bonds’ to help kids who lost a parent to COVID-19
California has approved trust funds for some children from low-income families who lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Steve Bannon convicted of contempt for defying Jan. 6 panel
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, faces up to 2 years in a federal lockup when he’s sentenced, and his attorney pledges to appeal.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched – or contained – in U.S.
No one’s really sure what path the disease will take, and some say testing and vaccines can still stop the outbreak from taking root.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Liz Cheney braces for primary loss, and focus shifts to 2024
As an unequivocal Trump critic on the House Jan. 6, panel, the Wyoming Republican faces consistent and credible death threats, and has been forced to abandon traditional retail campaigning.
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Sen. Collins wants more monitoring of mercury in environment
The proposal would establish mercury monitoring sites around the country to measure levels in air, water and living organisms.
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Facebook gives users new way to see all their friends’ posts
The new option is designed to address complaints from users who believe they have been missing interesting posts because Facebook’s algorithm omitted them from their feeds.
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Deal to export Ukraine’s grain to be signed in Istanbul, Turkey says
The plan foresees joint controls of ships as they leave and arrive at Black Sea ports and a mechanism to ensure the safety of the transfer routes as war rages.
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Steve Bannon’s defense asks for direct acquittal by judge, then rests case
Steve Bannon, a former Trump political strategist, was indicted in November on 2 counts of criminal contempt of Congress.