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Remembering Olympic gold medalist Florence 'Flo-Jo' Griffith Joyner
NewsOlympic gold medalist Florence "Flo-Jo" Griffith Joyner died 25 years ago on Sept. 21, 1998. The sprinter's world records for the 100 meter and 200 meter events remain unbroken.

The world hopes to enact a pandemic treaty by May 2024. Will it succeed or flail?
NewsThis week leaders at the U.N. adopted a declaration recognizing the need for nations to work together to address future pandemics. But questions loom. How will it be enforced? Who's footing the bill?

As Ozempic use grows, so do reports of possible mental health side effects
NewsMany people taking Ozempic and related drugs have reported mental health concerns. Those side effects aren't in Ozempic's instructions for use. Are the problems a coincidence or related to the drug?

You've likely seen this ranch on-screen — burned by wildfire, it awaits its next act
NewsThe Woolsey wildfire devastated most of Paramount Ranch's Hollywood heritage in 2018. Human-driven climate change is demanding difficult decisions about what to preserve in the rebuilding process.

This Republican senator wants an expanded child tax credit — with work requirements
NewsFlorida Sen. Marco Rubio says the U.S. has lost focus over the last 20 to 30 years and economic policies need to be geared towards creating stable work for families.

This rare Bob Ross painting could be yours — for close to $10 million
NewsThe late pop culture icon once said he painted over 30,000 works of art in his lifetime, but it's rare for an authenticated Ross piece to come on the market, let alone one with this much history.

Group sues West Point, seeking to ban affirmative action in admissions
NewsThe military has long maintained that the nation's security depends on having a diverse officer corps that is ready to lead an increasingly diverse fighting force.

Wonder where Hollywood's strikes are headed? Movies might offer a clue
NewsHollywood has churned out films that depict labor organizers as communists, and labor bosses as gangsters. So it should come as no surprise that real-life negotiations with the studios are so tricky.

A Northern California tribe works to protect traditions in a warming world
NewsThe Oak Fire last year threatened the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation's way of life. Now the tribe is restoring ancient heritage sites and cultural practices in collaboration with local agencies.

Restoring the Voting Rights Act is still on this Alabama Democrat's agenda
NewsDespite a divided Congress, Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama is still pushing to shore up the Voting Rights Act after the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled key parts of the landmark law.

Zelenskyy's U.S. visit comes as Republican opposition to Ukraine aid grows
NewsCongressional leaders are working to pass $24 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, but rising opposition on the right is complicating its passage.

UAW has a unique strike strategy. It keeps Detroit Big 3 automakers guessing
NewsFor the first time, the UAW is on strike against the Big 3 U.S. automakers at once. Workers at three plants have been called out so far, with more to follow Friday if there's no progress on a deal.
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