Actress Susan Sarandon says it was her idea for the cast of the new film “Blackbird” to get matching bird tattoos because it reminded her of “Lord of the Rings.” (Sept. 7)
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Los Angeles County reports vaping-related death
Health authorities are investigating Los Angeles County’s first known death associated with vaping a marijuana product, and 10 other cases of lung injury have been reported that are potentially linked to cannabis vapes. (Sept. 6)
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Cincinnati Coach Fickell discusses Ohio State
Coach Luke Fickell says Ohio State game is a good measuring stick for Cincinnati. (Sept. 6)
Today in History for September 5th
Highlights of this day in history: A massacre at the Munich Olympics; President Gerald Ford escapes the first of two assassination attempts, weeks apart; Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ published; Missionary nun Mother Teresa dies. (Sept. 5)
Rescue effort underway in flooded Bahamas
Bahamians rescued victims of Hurricane Dorian with jet skis and a bulldozer as their country copes with massive floods. At least seven deaths were reported in the Bahamas, with the full scope of the disaster still unknown. (Sept. 4)
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Record-setting Hurricane Dorian pounds Bahamas
A catastrophic Hurricane Dorian pounded at the northern Bahamas early Monday, as one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded wrecked homes, shredded roofs and tumbled cars. The stom’s top sustained winds decreased slightly to 180 mph. (Sept. 2)
Valerie Harper, TV’s sassy, lovable Rhoda, dies at 80
Emmy-winning actress Valerie Harper died Friday at age 80 after a long battle with cancer. She was a breakout star in the 1970s on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” then the lead of her own series, “Rhoda.” (Aug. 30)
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Iowa Democrats vow alternative to virtual caucus
The chair of the Iowa Democratic Party says it will make alternate plans after the Democratic National Committee head announced his opposition to plans for telephone caucus voting. (August 30)
Titans’ top draft pick recovering from torn ACL
Titans coach Mike Vrabel says first-round draft pick Jeffery Simmons has progressed well in his recovery from a torn left ACL and is far ahead of the average player’s recovery. (Aug. 30)
AP Top Stories Aug 30 P
Here are the top stories for Friday, Aug. 30th: Trump declares emergency ahead of hurricane; Fla. residents urged to heed any evacuation orders; British PM voices Brexit warning; Dallas lawman made famous by JFK assassination dies at 99.
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