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Dog travels 4 miles to get help after owner’s car plummets into embankment in eastern Oregon

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A man and his four dogs accidentally drove off an embankment, stranding him in the woods overnight in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who accidentally drove off an embankment in eastern Oregon, stranding him in the woods overnight, was rescued the following day after one of his dogs traveled four miles … Read more

Mosquitos in North, South Dallas test positive for West Nile Virus, spray treatment scheduled

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Spray treatments have been scheduled for overnight hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. DALLAS — The City of Dallas announced that two areas in North and South Dallas will receive spray treatments after mosquitos tested positive for West Nile Virus. According to the city, the area that will be sprayed in North Dallas is bordered by … Read more

‘He had more fun in life’ | Widow of Mavs superfan shares his shining love for the team

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For years, Don Knobler was a fixture at Mavericks games. He died in December 2023 from myocardiopathy. His family is continuing his legacy of love for the Mavs. DALLAS — With all the excitement surrounding the Dallas Mavericks third NBA Finals appearance, this time it’s different for Damaris Knobler. “Don would never have missed a … Read more

Sandy Hook shooting survivors to graduate with mixed emotions without 20 of their classmates

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The children who survived the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, will be graduating high school with mixed emotions. NEWTOWN, Conn. — Like graduating seniors everywhere, members of Newtown High School’s class of 2024 expect bittersweet feelings at their commencement ceremony — excitement about heading off to college or careers and … Read more

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA – Jay-Z is putting his weight behind an effort to fund private school vouchers in Philadelphia. The entertainment mogul’s Roc Nation announced it is funding a campaign this month to drum up support for the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success, a statewide legislative proposal to spend taxpayer money on private school scholarships for low-income … Read more