Joe Hernandez

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An Oregon man threw money from his car, littering a highway with $100 bills

Sunday, April 16, 2023

The Oregon State Police said no criminal charges were being considered against Colin Davis McCarthy, 38, of Eugene.

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What we know about the Indiana industrial fire that's forced residents to evacuate

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

An evacuation order remains in place for people within a half-mile of the industrial site in Richmond, but authorities say firefighters have contained the blaze.

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Louisville authorities release police body camera footage from the shooting

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Video shows officers being fired at when they arrive at the scene. Authorities said the gunman legally purchased the AR-15 style rifle used in the attack.

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PHOTOS: See the wildflower 'superbloom' happening across California

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Thanks to a very wet year, the Golden State is experiencing a rare "superbloom" that's blanketing the ground with a variety of richly colored plants.

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A fifth victim dies after Monday's downtown Louisville shooting

Monday, April 10, 2023

The 25-year-old gunman was an employee of the bank and was shot and killed by police. An officer who had just graduated from the police academy was among those wounded after he was shot in the head.

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Rutgers University faculty members are striking over a contract dispute

Monday, April 10, 2023

The three unions say they have been unable to reach an agreement with university officials. Rutgers president Jonathan Holloway said he was disappointed by the strike.

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A Major League Soccer player said an opponent made a racist remark during a game

Sunday, April 09, 2023

The New York Red Bulls said the team would cooperate with the league's investigation into one of its players.

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Mark your calendars! A total solar eclipse is coming one year from now

Sunday, April 09, 2023

Viewers located in a strip of the mainland U.S. stretching from Texas to Maine will be able to see the moon pass directly in front of the afternoon sun.

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Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Masters over a plantar fasciitis injury

Sunday, April 09, 2023

The five-time Masters champion completed seven holes of his third round on Saturday before play was called off due to inclement weather.

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Check out the deepest-swimming fish ever caught on camera

Wednesday, April 05, 2023

The unknown snailfish species, of the genus Pseudoliparis, was recorded swimming in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench near Japan at a depth of 8,336 meters — or more than 27,000 feet down.

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Sunisa 'Suni' Lee says she's stepping away from gymnastics due to a kidney issue

Tuesday, April 04, 2023

The Auburn University sophomore and Olympic gold medalist said she was dealing with a "non-gymnastics health related issue" involving her kidneys but didn't rule out a bid for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Why Richard Branson's rocket company, Virgin Orbit, just filed for bankruptcy

Tuesday, April 04, 2023

The spinoff of the billionaire's space tourism venture Virgin Galactic had recently cut 85% of its staff and is seeking a buyer. The move comes after a failed rocket launch from the U.K. in January.

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Twitter users say they haven't paid for their blue checks but still have them

Monday, April 03, 2023

The social media company said it would start removing blue checks from accounts that haven't signed up for its paid service, Twitter Blue. With one exception, it's unclear if it's taken any action.

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These are the 4 astronauts who'll take a trip around the moon next year

Monday, April 03, 2023

The group will fly on NASA's Orion spacecraft as part of the Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon for the first time 50 years and establish a long-term presence there.

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What to know about Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Trump's criminal case

Sunday, April 02, 2023

A veteran of the New York trial court system, Merchan is no stranger to high-profile prosecutions — particularly those involving Donald Trump and his associates.

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All new cars in the EU will be zero-emission by 2035. Here's where the U.S. stands

Thursday, March 30, 2023

European Union states agreed to a plan after adding an exemption for cars that run on e-fuels. In the U.S., efforts to phase out gas-powered cars include future bans in several states.

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The FDA approves the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The decision could make the life-saving drug more accessible. Emergent BioSolutions, the drug company that produces Narcan, said it anticipates it will be on store shelves by late summer.

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What we know about the deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Authorities released graphic body camera footage showing the fatal confrontation between police and the shooter at the private religious school. Three children and three adults died in the attack.

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6 are dead following a shooting at a school in Nashville

Monday, March 27, 2023

Three children and three adults are dead following a shooting this morning at a school in Nashville, Tennessee. Authorities say the shooter was killed by police.

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3 children and 3 adults are dead in a shooting at a Christian school in Nashville

Monday, March 27, 2023

The shooter, a 28-year-old, is also dead, police said. The shooting occurred at The Covenant School, a private religious school in Nashville.

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