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Ravens Draft Ohio State Running Back J.K. Dobbins With 55th Pick

The Baltimore Ravens drafted Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins with the 55th overall pick Friday night.




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Longtime Dolphins Coach, Former Colts Coach Don Shula Dies At Age 90

The Miaimi Dolphins announced Monday that coach Don Shula has died. He was 90 years old. 




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Texting your vet? The future of pet care could be virtual visits

Texts, e-mails and video chats may become part of the future of pet care.




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'Vida' and 'Never Have I Ever': shining examples of TV finally welcoming immigrants with open arms




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Cummings: Secret Service 'Worked Well' When Apprehending White House Fence Jumper

Cummings says on MSNBC that security will have to be upgraded at the White House, and it will have to strike a balance.




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Congressman Cummings Defends Ebola Response In NYC

Some members of Congress say the new Ebola infection in New York City is exposing flaws in the system and raising new concerns.




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Amber Alert Canceled After Missing Mom And Kids Are Found Unharmed

Police say they've located a 27-year-old woman who took off with her two children and threatened to harm them. They were found safe and unharmed.




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Miami Herald: Florida’s lax oversight of nursing homes spills over from one deadly crisis to the next

Miami Herald: Florida’s lax oversight of nursing homes spills over from one deadly crisis to the next. “Florida’s solution for one potential crisis — the failure of nearly 100 elder-care facilities to comply with the state’s emergency power law, even as hurricane season approaches — is to allow the homes to pack all their residents … Continue reading Miami Herald: Florida’s lax oversight of nursing homes spills over from one deadly crisis to the next




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New York Times: One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers

New York Times: One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers. “At least 25,600 residents and workers have died from the coronavirus at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities for older adults in the United States, according to a New York Times database. The virus so far has infected more … Continue reading New York Times: One-Third of All U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Nursing Home Residents or Workers




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Institute of Cancer Research: Scientists bring together world’s coronavirus research in ‘intelligent’ online database

Institute of Cancer Research: Scientists bring together world’s coronavirus research in ‘intelligent’ online database. “Scientists have created a dynamic database driven by artificial intelligence which is collecting together the world’s research on coronavirus in a single online space. The new resource will make freely available vast amounts of data on the biology and treatment of … Continue reading Institute of Cancer Research: Scientists bring together world’s coronavirus research in ‘intelligent’ online database




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‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities. “All African Americans, Latinos and tribal community members in Wisconsin will have access to free COVID-19 testing under a plan announced Thursday by Gov. Tony Evers. Evers’ plan is an effort to combat the staggering … Continue reading ‘We have to test more people’: Wisconsin expands coronavirus testing for African American, Latino and tribal communities (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)




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Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America

Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America. “It was Jan. 22, a day after the first case of covid-19 was detected in the United States, and orders were pouring into Michael Bowen’s company outside Fort Worth, some from … Continue reading Washington Post: In the early days of the pandemic, the U.S. government turned down an offer to manufacture millions of N95 masks in America




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Channel 3000: 72 got COVID-19 after being at large event

Channel 3000: 72 got COVID-19 after being at large event. “More than 70 people who tested positive for the coronavirus since an April 24 rally at the Wisconsin state Capitol indicated they had attended a large gathering, but the state Department of Health Services cant’ say if they were at the rally because it is … Continue reading Channel 3000: 72 got COVID-19 after being at large event




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‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19 (Science Magazine)

Science Magazine: ‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19. “Virologist Peter Piot, director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, fell ill with COVID-19 in mid-March. He spent a week in a hospital and has been recovering at his home in London since. … Continue reading ‘Finally, a virus got me.’ Scientist who fought Ebola and HIV reflects on facing death from COVID-19 (Science Magazine)




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BuzzFeed News: Grubhub Collected Record Fees From Restaurants Struggling To Stay Alive During The Pandemic

BuzzFeed News: Grubhub Collected Record Fees From Restaurants Struggling To Stay Alive During The Pandemic. “Restaurant owners have long complained that fees charged by ordering platforms like Grubhub, often ranging from 15% to 30%, make orders less profitable, and sometimes unprofitable — but businesses have no choice but to use them if they want to … Continue reading BuzzFeed News: Grubhub Collected Record Fees From Restaurants Struggling To Stay Alive During The Pandemic




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Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back

Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back. “Marge Harvey got her job back. Harvey, a 33-year veteran driver for UPS in St. Johnsbury, was fired on April 10 after pushing management on unsafe conditions at her workplace, including no personal protective equipment, no soap in the … Continue reading Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back




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Josh Spiegel Commentary: My Problem With Hygiene Warnings

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, Josh Spiegel expresses his frustration with hygiene warnings from the government.




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Josh Spiegel: Hoping To See Those Blue Angels And Thunderbirds

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds soared over Baltimore on Saturday. Josh Spiegel was determined to get a glimpse. Things did not go as planned.




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Minnesota briefs: Nature nonprofit aims to get kids outdoors during pandemic




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No arrests yet in Minneapolis double shooting that left girl, 16, injured

The suspect vehicle was described over the police scanner as a newer model Chevrolet Impala.




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Metro briefs: Robbinsdale to clean up apartment site polluted by former dry cleaning business




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Lawsuit: Southern Minnesota deputies conducted roadside cavity search of woman in freezing temperatures

The lawsuit, brought the ACLU, says Rock County deputies ignored Kelli Jo Torres' pleas to go to the station or hospital.




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Bloodlines: Mr. Prospector Weaves Through Racing’s Past And Present

The two early selections for the two divisions of the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, set to be run this weekend at Oaklawn Park are Nadal (by Blame) and Charlatan (Speightstown). Both are fast, unbeaten colts with bags of speed. Whereas Nadal most recently won the G2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn as his prep for the […]

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Breeders’ Cup Presents Connections: ‘Lucky’ Jake Olesiak Working Overtime At Fonner

The national attention focused on Fonner Park over the past month hasn't encouraged the Nebraska racetrack's perennial leading rider Jake Olesiak to quit his day job. Olesiak works 40 hours per week as a supervisor at an ethanol plant, E. Energy Adams, located near his home in Firth, nearly two hours away from Fonner in […]

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Kentucky Derby Consignor Standings Presented By Keeneland: Charlatan Keeps Rewarding Denali Stud, Stonestreet Partnership

The partnership between breeder Stonestreet Farm and consignor Denali Stud has produced a bevy of top-dollar horses at auction, and Charlatan's eye-popping triumph in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby showed just what a high-priced offering from that union can do on the racetrack. Charlatan was offered by Denali Stud as agent for Stonestreet's “Bred and […]

The post Kentucky Derby Consignor Standings Presented By Keeneland: Charlatan Keeps Rewarding Denali Stud, Stonestreet Partnership appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report.




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ATF Offering $15K Reward In Shooting Of Five

Among the victims, a one year old and a two year old. Mayor Jack Young is scheduled to join other officials at a meeting of residents of the area today.




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Young Suggests Boxing Ring To Solve City Violence Problems

Mayor Young has suggested that the youth of the city should put their guns down and gloves up to settle their disputes in a boxing ring.




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Young 'Shocked' By Harborplace Owner's Financial Crisis, Suggests City Could Sell Land

The mayor said he would like to see the complex town down and replaced with a development akin to Prince George's County's National Harbor.




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Guthrie board slashes budget, cuts two-thirds of upcoming season due to coronavirus impact

The Guthrie's plans for three shows would be the briefest season in its 60-year history. Among the cuts: "A Christmas Carol."




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The 1913 widening of St. Paul's Robert Street gave the city room to grow

More than 30 buildings, many dating to the 1880s or earlier, had to be torn down or have their front lopped off 20 feet.




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How to tell the difference between COVID-19 and spring allergies

Anxiety is running high, along with the pollen count. A local allergist weighs in.




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Woman shot while driving in south Minneapolis dies

Arionna Buckanaga was wounded late Monday on Cedar Avenue. Police suspect her male companion was the shooter's target.




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Twin Cities theater artist marks 25 years in the only acting job he's ever had

An inventive spirit, and some naughtiness, has fueled actor Dean Holt for 25 years at CTC, the only acting job he's ever had.




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Comment on Vet Student Arrested, Accused Of Running Scam On Horse Owners by Denise Steffanus

In North Carolina, she claimed to be a vet student at NC State. I think the more authorities dig, the more they'll find.




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Comment on Looking Back: Alydar Gave Lucille Markey A ‘Big Thrill’ In 1978 Blue Grass by mike

Alydar,The Markeys, John Veitch and Jorge Velasquez. All Top class participants in the Sport of Horse Racing.




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Comment on Clocker Suspended Five Years For Posting Fraudulent Workouts; Trainers Sanctioned by perks

omg thats about right Hamish. I never trust work times on claimers especially.




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Comment on Clocker Suspended Five Years For Posting Fraudulent Workouts; Trainers Sanctioned by perks

oh here we go... seriously get a life tired of the racial BS.




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Comment on Coming Soon: A New Racetrack In Ho Chi Minh City by really

I'm sure they have a well established rehoming program for retirement.




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Comment on Clocker Suspended Five Years For Posting Fraudulent Workouts; Trainers Sanctioned by perks

Theres a new female trainer at Remington park, has pretty much zero stats/starts. So far her horses have qualified/won several stakes. . Pretty talented for zero trainer whos history shows zero starts. Qualified one last night again to futurity. And then Judd Kearls shill trainer padgett who won everything in NM has not hardly lit the board. Tres Abagados Stupidos do you anything about this girl?




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Comment on Pennsylvania Gaming Board: Wagering Up 3 Percent In 2017 by Barrmorr

In my opinion the most amazing part of this story is wagering on horse racing in Pennsylvania is up. I guess people don't read all the stories about how crooked the Pennsylvania Racing Commission is and all the under handed goings on at the racetracks in the state. Anybody that would bet on racing in Pa. deserves what they get.




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Comment on Twin Thoroughbreds Mr. Ping And Mr. Pong To Race Each Other Friday by Jana Alton

I don't think the remark was unfounded, whether you own a breeding farm or not. Not knowing how to spell proper terminology devalues your commentary. Follicle, fallopian, foreign, immune, preparation, releases, ovulation, ovaries, fertilized. These are all words I would expect a professional to know how to spell, or at the very least know how to look them up.




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Comment on Twin Thoroughbreds Mr. Ping And Mr. Pong To Race Each Other Friday by Jana Alton

My grade 3 Stakes winning mare, ran dead last in her first start. :)




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Comment on Twin Thoroughbreds Mr. Ping And Mr. Pong To Race Each Other Friday by Jana Alton

It means they are an apprentice, as opposed to a journeyman. As an apprentice, they are permitted to ride at the lesser weight of 117# for a set amount of rides. After that threshold is met, they are bumped up to journeyman and carry the full weight.




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State Fines La Plata Nursing Home With Most COVID-19 Deaths

Dozens of residents and staff members have tested positive for the virus.




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Kirwan Reforms Among Slew Of Spending, Tax Measures Vetoed By Gov. Hogan

Most of the bills were passed before the COVID-19 crisis forced lawmakers to bring the session to a close.




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Police Release Video Of Officer-Involved Shooting That Left Teen Hurt

The teen was waving around a replica gun.




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Co-Founder Of The Beach Boys Writes Song To Remind Us That Better Days Are Yet To Come

Mike Love has released a new song and video titled, "This Too Shall Pass."




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TRACKING: Coronavirus Cases In Maryland, See The Latest Numbers

The number of cases of coronavirus in Maryland continues to rise.




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Sportswriter David Ginsburg Talks About Working With Rick Dempsey On New Book

Baltimore sportswriter extraordinaire David Ginsburg & Orioles legend Rick Dempsey share stories you've never heard before as they take behind the scenes in the Orioles Dugout, Locker Room & Press Box




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Teenage Baltimore Golfers Tee-It-Up With Golfing Legends

As major championship golf returns to Baltimore this coming week for the Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS Championship at Caves Valley, 4 very special teenage First Tee Baltimore golfers will be taking center stage alongside some of the PGA's biggest legends.