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How influencers flocked to Springfield chasing debunked rumors and attention
Sensationalized and out-of-context videos from influencers are helping to elevate the false and racist rumors that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets.
Election officials on edge as voting begins. And, Haitians suffer from Trump's claims
General election voting for 2024 is commencing as election officials worry about the threat level they face. And, the Haitian community is suffering from Trump's false claims that they eat pets.
A 'golden age' of rat research may be here. What the often unwanted companions can teach us about us
Rat and human lives have long intersected, but there's relatively little research about them. Thanks to advances in genomics and paleoarcheology, a lot more study may be on the horizon.
Shohei Ohtani becomes the first MLB player to top 50 homers and 50 steals in a season
The LA Dodger's star hit his 49th homer in the sixth inning, his 50th in the seventh and his 51st in the ninth. He became the first big league player to hit three homers and steal two bases in a game.
Election officials keep an eye out as voting begins in the 2024 general election
Some people are already voting in this year’s election, and some people are already planning to challenge the vote. We’ll hear how election officials are trying to secure their work.
2 former migrant farmworkers reflect on their journey together
Emma and Rogelio Torres reminisce about how unlikely a pairing they were when they first met as migrant farmworkers in Arizona. They met in the 80s near Yuma — with love the last thing on their minds.
Adrian Wojnarowski is leaving ESPN to manage St. Bonaventure's basketball team
Sportswriter Adrian Wojnarowski is known for fast breaking news on ESPN. He's leaving the network -- and a contract worth millions of dollars -- to join his alma mater's basketball program.
Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise
More pregnant women are being diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure, which risks the life of the parent and child. Montana is one of the states improving screening and treatment.
Voters are advised to return their ballots early because of mail delay concerns
Election officials are raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to handle this fall’s expected influx of election mail. But USPS say it’s ready to deliver the country’s ballots.