WKOW 27 NEWS
Hometown Hero Breaks World Record at Lumberjack Bowl
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- Hometown Hero Breaks World Record at Lumberjack Bowl
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- A Hayward woman broke the women's boom run world record at the 66th annual Lumberjack Bowl. Meredith Ingbertson of Hayward completed the boom run course in 13.78 seconds, setting a new world record.
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- Wisconsin Celebrities Win Border Brouhaha Charity Softball Game
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Wisconsin celebrities defeated Illinois in the second annual Border Brouhaha charity softball game, raising money for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.
*** Rob Valcq hit the walk-off to secure the win for Wisconsin.
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- Tracking Severe Weather Chances
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- The Air Quality Alert is still in effect until noon tomorrow due to reduced air quality. For our severe weather risk tomorrow, our area is under a 3 of 5 risk with all threats possible, including strong winds, hail, and the potential for tornadoes.
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- Democratic Gov. candidates discuss childcare at forum
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Democratic Gov. candidates discuss childcare at forum
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- Wisconsin Racing ends 2026 season with historic 6th-place finish at Michigan International Speedway
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- The student-built electric racecar won first place in acceleration; setting a new event record at Michigan International Speedway. They also won first place in design for the second year in a row.
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- Smoky Today, Storms Tomorrow
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
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- An Air Quality Alert is up until noon on Monday due to wildfire smoke decreasing air quality to unhealthy levels. Monday afternoon and evening, we are tracking storm chances; some could be severe. The Storm Prediction Center has much of Wisconsin under a level 3 of 5 risk, with everyone else under a level 2 of 5. This could change over the next few days, so make sure to stay weather aware.
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- Opera In The Park ends early due to smokey air
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Opera in the Park gends early due to smoke
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- Poor Air Quality and Storm Chances
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- 3:47
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- As another round of wildfire smoke moves over Wisconsin, air quality will drop again, likely reaching unhealthy conditions starting tonight and continuing to Monday at noon. Then on Monday, we are tracking storm chances; some could be severe. The Storm Prediction Center already has much of Wisconsin under a level 3 of 5 risk, with everyone else under a level 2 of 5 (except far southeastern Wisconsin, which is under a 1 of 5). This could change over the next few days, so make sure to stay weather aware.
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- Another Round of Wildfire Smoke
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- While today will be mostly sunny, we are tracking more wildfire smoke moving in behind a cold front. This will start as early as this afternoon and is expected to last through tomorrow night. There is also already a risk of severe weather on Monday afternoon, currently a 2 of 5 risk.
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- Kalahari Resort impacted by wildfire smoke
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Kalahari Resort impcted by wildfire smoke
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- David Crowley reenters race for governor
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has reentered the race for governor after dropping out last week and Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez stepped down amid campaign finance issues. Read more on our website.
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- Plane crashes near Baraboo-Dells airport, pilot seriously injured
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Pilot injured in plane crash
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- Madison Opera to make Saturday decision on Opera in the Park amid smoke concerns
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Rehearsing for Opera in the Park
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- Madison Opera to make Saturday decision on Opera in the Park amid smoke concerns
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Opera in the Park to kick off Saturday
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- Wildfire smoke changes weekend plans for families
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Smoky conditions affect business
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- Tracking another plume of wildfire smoke
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- 3:31
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Wildfire smoke stays in the forecast.
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- Smoke impacting campers
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Wildfire smoke drifting into Wisconsin is prompting some campers to cancel their weekend plans at Smokey Hollow Campground in Lodi. Read the full story on our website.
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- Sara Rodriguez drops out of Wisconsin governor race, citing campaign finance issues
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez is ending her campaign for Wisconsin governor, citing ongoing financial issues that she said would distract from the race and the Democratic primary.
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- Live it Up! With Lee & Friends: Wisconsin Capital Management 7-18-26
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- 5:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Nathan Plumb, the manager at Wisconsin Capital Management, shared his process for choosing certain stocks for a client's portfolio.
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- Live it Up! With Lee & Friends: Opal Beauty and Wellness 7-18-26
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- 4:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Katie Kemp, the owner of Opal Beauty, shares how her business approaches skincare and wellness services.
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- Live it Up! With Lee & Friends: Dental Implant Periodontal Specialists 7-18-26
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- 5:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Dr. Andrew Carmosino, a periodontist and dental implant surgeon, discussed the specialty services provided to prevent gum disease.
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- Live it Up! With Lee & Friends: Ruth's Chris 7-18-26
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- 5:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Lee Drapp, the general manager of Ruth's Chris, shares detail on the restaurant's wine list and tasting tips.
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- Live it Up! With Lee & Friends: Dane County Sheriff 7-18-26
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- 4:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Kalvin barrett, a Dane County sheriff, talked about his personal experience as a former football coach.
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- Taco Bell Removes Lettuce After Cyclospora Outbreak
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A massive parasite outbreak has forced a major fast-food chain to drastically alter its menu across the country. Taco Bell has voluntarily removed iceberg lettuce from its supply chain after the popular ingredient was linked to a severe and widespread stomach bug. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified at least 1,600 cases of cyclospora connected to shredded lettuce supplied to the restaurant chain in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The microscopic parasite causes debilitating symptoms, including intense diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. As federal health officials investigate the supplier, medical experts are urging the public to aggressively wash their hands and fresh produce, noting that cooking food to at least 158°F will successfully kill the parasite.
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- Pet of the Week: Meet Float!
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Float is a 2-month-old kitten from the Dane County Humane Society (DCHS).
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- Dane County Fair brings communities together for a weekend of family fun
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Dane County Fair kicked off Thursday with a lineup of events happening through Sunday.
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- Watch A Drowning Raccoon Get Saved By Texas Paddleboarders
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Two paddleboarders out for a fishing trip ended up making an unexpected and surreal wildlife rescue. Dramatic video captures the exact moment the men pulled a drowning raccoon from the waters of a Texas lake. The bizarre encounter unfolded on Lady Bird Lake near Austin when the paddleboarders spotted what they initially thought was a struggling dog. After scooping the exhausted animal out of the water with a paddle, the raccoon experienced a mix of emotions, eventually seeking shelter from the rain underneath one of the men. Once the unusual pair safely navigated back to the shoreline, the wild critter quickly scurried off into the brush without looking back.
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- RAW: Bodycam Shows Missouri Deputy Shoot Aggressive Dog Outside Suspect's Home
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A routine attempt to serve a felony warrant took a heartbreaking turn when a law enforcement officer deployed deadly force against a household pet. Callaway County authorities are now releasing new details to address social media rumors surrounding the fatal animal shooting. Deputies arrived at an Auxvasse residence to arrest a wanted man when they were confronted by an aggressive dog. After a non-lethal pepper spray attempt failed to stop the animal from lunging a second time, a deputy fired his weapon, killing the pet while a juvenile family member was inside the home. The wanted suspect was safely taken into custody at the same residence later that night but has since bonded out of jail, while the sheriff's office conducts a standard use-of-force review regarding the shooting.
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- Watch: Fired DOJ Lawyer Details 'Extraordinary Measures' To Silence Her
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A former Justice Department official has delivered explosive testimony to lawmakers, detailing the political pressure she faced before abruptly losing her job. The former pardon attorney claims she was fired for refusing to grant a political favor to a convicted domestic abuser with ties to the president. During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Elizabeth Oyer testified that Todd Blanche fired her from her career role just two days after he was confirmed as Deputy Attorney General. Oyer explained that Blanche's staff had pressured her to recommend restoring the firearm rights of a friend of the president who had a history of domestic violence. When she refused to "rubber stamp" the request due to public safety concerns, Oyer says she was fired within hours and that U.S. Marshals were sent to her home to silence her.
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- West Hollywood Flooded: See the Massive Water Main Break
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Incredible new video captures massive gushes of water tearing through city streets as a major pipe bursts before dawn Thursday. Entire neighborhoods are submerged after a catastrophic water main break triggered sudden, dangerous flooding across Southern California. The massive leak began around 3:55 a.m. in West Hollywood, forcing rushing water into nearby apartment buildings and completely washing out local roads. Crews from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are currently working underground to shut off large-diameter valves and assess the extensive damage. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has shut down the area and is urging commuters to find alternate routes, as city officials warn there is no timeline for when repairs will be finished.
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- Another smoky morning before clearer conditions settle in later
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- It's another smoky morning, and our air quality remains at the "Unhealthy," "Very Unhealthy," and "Hazardous" levels across southern Wisconsin. Smoke cover will lighten up this afternoon, which should improve our air quality. Unfortunately, it looks like another round of smoke is possible tomorrow afternoon as a cold front brings northerly winds back to the forecast.
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- 'I hate to see it'; Maxwell Street Days impacted by wildfire smoke
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Maxwell Street Days impacted by smoke
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- Dane County Fair starts amid smoke
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Smoke from Canadian wildfires and hot temperatures created hazy conditions over the opening day of the Dane County Fair. Lauryn Abozeid has the full story on our website.
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- Dane County Fair kicks off as wildfire smoke drives many indoors
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Dane County Fair adapts to smoky conditions
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- No 'smoke breaks': Baraboo street workers push through dangerous air quality
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Workers push through smoke blanketing Baraboo
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- Smoke, heat and humidity stick around
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- 3:53
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Wildfire smoke continues to affect Southern Wisconsin.
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- UW-Madison atmospheric scientist discusses wildfire smoke
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- 4:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Dr. Mayra Oyola explains what caused the wildfires in Canada and why the smoke has been so thick as it makes its way to southern Wisconsin.
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- Campaign finance reports offer first look at governor race fundraising
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Campaign finance reports filed on Wednesday are offering the first look at fundraising totals from the first half of the year.
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- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announces third-term bid, highlights housing and transit wins
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Thursday she will seek a third term.
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- Road crews working in wildfire smoke
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Construction crews are working outside in smoky conditions from wildfires across Canada as the ramifications of climate change reach Midwestern states. Read more by Ryan Lynch on our website.
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- Why Sen. Tillis Says The SAVE Act Is Impossible To Implement
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis rails against the SAVE Act
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- Firefighters Give A Struggling Pigeon Oxygen After A Car Fire
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A pigeon suffering smoke inhalation from a car fire gets help- and an oxygen mask- from firefighters in California
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- Is Your Salad Safe? What To Know About The New Parasite
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A microscopic parasite is sweeping through grocery store produce aisles, leaving thousands of Americans suffering from a debilitating stomach bug. With cases surging across the country, health experts are urgently warning shoppers to rethink how they buy and wash their favorite leafy greens. More than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have now been reported across 34 states, with the massive outbreak strongly linked to bagged salads and precut greens. Medical professionals warn that the severe intestinal illness can cause weeks of agonizing cramps and dehydration if left untreated by specific antibiotics. While investigators work to pinpoint the exact supplier, federal officials are urging families to purchase whole, uncut produce and thoroughly scrub or cook their vegetables to 158 degrees Fahrenheit to eliminate the highly resilient parasite.
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- Low Blue Angels Flyover Sends Sand And Tents Flying
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Blue Angels reviewing safety of "thrilling" flyover in Florida
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- Do We Really Want To Stop Changing Our Clocks Every Year?
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The twice-a-year tradition of changing the clocks could soon be a thing of the past. As a new bill to permanently alter our schedules moves forward, we asked people across the country how they really feel about it. The U.S. House voted Tuesday to pass a measure enacting year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country. The legislation now heads to the Senate, where its chances of passing currently remain unclear. As lawmakers debate the future of the twice-a-year ritual of turning clocks back and forth by an hour, Americans are speaking out on whether they want to permanently end the practice.
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- Why US Forces Launched a Second Wave of Strikes Near Iran
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The United States military has escalated its operations in the Middle East with a powerful new series of bombardments. U.S. Central Command confirmed American forces successfully completed a second wave of targeted strikes against Iran on Wednesday. According to defense officials, the latest operations focused on dismantling critical Iranian command centers, air defense systems, and missile capabilities. The strikes also hammered coastal surveillance facilities and included a continuous 90-minute blitz on Greater Tunb Island. Central Command states that the military action directly degrades Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping vessels navigating the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
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- Watch This Tense Confrontation Over Vaccine Safety Orders
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A heated confirmation hearing is raising serious questions about the future of childhood vaccine recommendations. A prominent lawmaker is directly challenging the incoming administration's nominee for CDC director over political interference and public health. During a tense exchange, Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan pressed Dr. Erica Schwartz on whether she would follow potential orders from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stop promoting flu vaccines for children. When asked to commit to ignoring unscientific directives, the nominee insisted she would always protect children and follow the science. However, the senator expressed deep disappointment with the response, citing severe concerns over recent attempts to dismantle established federal vaccine safety panels.
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- Willie B. Williams remembered for turning war experience into peace advocacy
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- U.S. Army Veteran Willie B. Williams spent the rest of his life turning the pain of war into a message of peace. A legacy that's now being remembered through his advocacy and an Emmy Award-winning documentary that shared his story with the world.
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- Memory of Willie B. Williams
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- U.S. Army Veteran Willie B. Williams spent the rest of his life turning the pain of war into a message of peace. A legacy that's now being remembered through his advocacy and an Emmy Award-winning documentary that shared his story with the world. Read the full story on our website.
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- Wildfire smoke drops our air quality to unhealthy levels
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Although we're not dealing with extreme heat and humidity, it will still be a hot day with highs in the low-90s. Wildfire smoke has pushed in from the northeast, dropping us to "Unhealthy" and "Very Unhealthy" on the Air Quality Index. Isolated showers and storms this afternoon and evening could drag smoke closer to the surface and drop our air quality even more.
