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Local children with measles not vaccinated, Louisiana Department of Health says

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There should be no, or only a very small cost, to get measles vaccines at any community, or school clinic, or any pediatrician’s office. NEW ORLEANS — Two very young children remain hospitalized at Children’s Hospital, after getting measles when they were out of state. The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed that they were not … Read more

Gabby Douglas withdraws from upcoming gymnastics competition after testing positive for COVID

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It was supposed to be her first return to competition since the Rio Olympics in 2016. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas won’t compete in this weekend’s Winter Cup gymnastics competition after testing positive for COVID-19.  Douglas shared a post on Instagram explaining why she wouldn’t be competing. It was supposed to be … Read more

Steve Sarkisian’s contract extension makes him among highest-paid college football coaches, includes cars, private plane access

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The contract makes Sarkisian among the top paid coaches in all of college football. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian got paid, y’all. Amid the retirement of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, Texas reported last month it agreed to a four-year contract extension with Sarkisian to lock him in Austin, but didn’t release financial … Read more

‘I’m pissed’ | Referees picket in Dallas amid MLS lockout, clamoring for fair wages and better benefits

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WFAA spoke with two referees at Wednesday’s picket in North Dallas, Joe Dickerson and Allen Chapman. DALLAS — Major League Soccer (MLS) opened its season Wednesday – a 2-0 Inter Miami victory over Real Salt Lake – with replacement referees calling the game. Saturday’s full slate of matches are also set to be officiated with … Read more