A publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99. (Aug. 26)
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Failed jailbreak for man accused of kidnapping, imprisoning woman, officials say
The man accused of kidnapping a woman and holding her in a makeshift cinderblock cell in an Oregon garage tried to break out of jail, officials said.
‘Handsome guy, wonderful guy.’ President Biden reacts to Donald Trump’s arrest photo
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Massive emergency alert test will sound alarms on US cellphones, TVs and radios in October
On Wednesday, October 4, a test is planned of the entire nation’s Emergency Alert system. Here’s what to know.
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60 years ago in Baltimore, a child’s carousel ride marked the end of a civil rights journey
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On Wednesday, October 4, a test is planned of the entire nation’s Emergency Alert system. Here’s what to know.
Police investigating apparent shooting at Chicago White Sox game
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