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At the University of North Carolina, two shootings 30 years apart show how much has changed 09/14/2023 08:31am • Three decades ago, as a University of North Carolina student, he covered a deadly shooting for the school newspaper. Last month, as a journalism professor at the same school, Ryan Thornburg kept his students safe during a lockdown — after another shooting. In some ways, the era of campus shooting Witnesses say victims of a Hanoi high-rise fire jumped from upper stories to escape the blaze 09/14/2023 07:30am • HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Ten children were among the 56 people killed in a blaze in a Hanoi high-rise, police said Thursday, which some residents desperately tried to escape by jumping out of upper stories, according to witnesses. Authorities have still not released the cause of the fire, which brok Arizona, coming off loss to SEC foe, back at home looking for its 14th straight win against UTEP 09/14/2023 05:10am • UTEP (1-2) at Arizona (1-1), Saturday, 11 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network) Line: Arizona by 17 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Arizona leads 39-11-2. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Arizona looks to bounce back from a tough road loss to Mississippi State and continue its dominance over UTEP. The Wil Report: Shoplifting and assault on the rise in Fairfax Co., fatal crashes less frequent 09/13/2023 11:01pm • There were hundreds more assault and shoplifting incidents in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the first half of 2023 than during the same time period in 2022, according to a midyear Fairfax County Police Department report. Over 3,700 shoplifting incidents were reported between January and June, acco Atlanta Braves clinch 6th straight NL East title, beat Phillies 4-1 as Strider gets 17th win 09/13/2023 10:25pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Crammed into the visitor's clubhouse, the Atlanta Braves puffed on their championship cigars, showered each other with bubbly, shot-gunned beers and danced in alcohol puddles — until the music briefly paused. “Turn the music up! Some people want to party!” shouted relieve Afghan soldier who was arrested at US-Mexico border after fleeing Taliban is granted asylum 09/13/2023 10:13pm • HOUSTON (AP) — An Afghan soldier who fled the Taliban and traveled through nearly a dozen countries before being arrested at the Texas-Mexico border and detained for months has been granted asylum, allowing him to remain in the United States, his brother said Wednesday. Abdul Wasi Safi, 27, is one There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway 09/13/2023 10:07pm • NEW YORK (AP) — As Americans fend off a late summer COVID-19 spike and prepare for a fresh vaccine rollout, Republicans are raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are next. It's been a favorite topic among some of the GOP's top presidential contenders. Florida Go UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike 09/13/2023 09:16pm • DETROIT (AP) — With just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Wednesday that offers from the companies aren't enough and the union is getting ready to strike. In an online address to union members, Fain said General Motors, Ford and Stellantis Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2 09/13/2023 09:10pm • On behalf of fantasy football players everywhere, can we get some touchdowns? Please? Teams averaged just 20.6 points per game last week — the second lowest-scoring Week 1 in the past 13 seasons. Fantasy players felt that. Only seven quarterbacks had 20-plus points — the fewest in a Week 1 since Prosecution rests at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial 09/13/2023 08:44pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A woman who was expected to testify about an extramarital affair with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made a sudden appearance Wednesday at his impeachment trial, but never took the stand as the prosecutors abruptly rested their case against the Republican. The affair is cen Jimmy Garoppolo working on chemistry with Raiders' receivers with Meyers in concussion protocol 09/13/2023 08:07pm • With Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain sticking to Davante Adams throughout Sunday's meeting with the Raiders, Jakobi Meyers kept getting open and Jimmy Garoppolo kept finding him. That connection between two of the newest Raiders was critical in Las Vegas opening its season with a 17-16 vic Frozen Meals: Nutritionist-Approved Options for Convenient Eating 09/13/2023 08:00pm • Healthy frozen mealsAccording to Astute Analystica, a global analytics and advisory company, the global frozen food market anticipates growth from its current market of $254 billion to over $500 billion by 2030.Why? According to its research, that's partly because the "busy lifestyles of individuals Fixed vs. Variable Annuities: Which Is Best for You? 09/13/2023 08:00pm • As you look toward retirement, you may consider different strategies to ensure a steady stream of income. Annuities are one way to accomplish that goal. These financial products usually require you to make a lump sum or series of contributions, then provide a schedule of payments over a determined t Drinks to Boost the Immune System 09/13/2023 08:00pm • Your body's natural defense mechanism.The human body comes equipped with its own defense mechanism, the immune system, that can protect you from illness. But you have to treat it right for it to work optimally. That self-care starts with diet."Adequate nutrition is required for all cells to function Kris Bryant hits one of the Rockies' four homers in a 7-3 win over the playoff-contending Cubs 09/13/2023 07:01pm • DENVER (AP) — Kris Bryant went deep for the second straight game, one of four home runs by Colorado, and the Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 on Wednesday for their first series win in a month. Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero each hit a two-run homer in a four-run fifth, and Ryan McMahon homered