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‘We Love You, Alex!’ Contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’ Moves Trebek

November 13, 2019

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek got choked up when he read the final response from a Brown University student who wanted to show support as he battles pancreatic cancer. The emotional moment came in Monday's episode when Trebek read Dhruv Ga...

Doctors Try CRISPR Gene Editing for Cancer, a 1st in the US

AP News

November 6, 2019

The first attempt in the United States to use a gene editing tool called CRISPR against cancer seems safe in the three patients who have had it so far, but it's too soon to know if it will improve survival, doc...

Hall of Fame Cornerback Willie Brown Dies at Age 78

AP News

October 22, 2019

Hall of Fame cornerback Willie Brown, who provided the iconic play of the Oakland Raiders' first Super Bowl title, died on Tuesday. He was 78. "The entire Hall of Fame family mourns the loss of a great man. ...

Diahann Carroll, Oscar-Nominated, Pioneering Actress, Dies

AP News

October 4, 2019

NEW YORK — Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role in a TV series as "Julia," has died. She was 84. Carroll's daughter, Susan Kay, told The Associated Press her ...

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How Risky Is Eating Red Meat? New Papers Provoke Controversy

AP News

October 1, 2019

NEW YORK — Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak? A team of international researchers says probably not, contradicting established a...

Remembering Ray O’Canto, Fresno Media Personality and Bulldog Booster

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September 16, 2019

Ray O'Canto, former Fresno State baseball radio commentator and local media personality, died this past Saturday at the age of 60, according to numerous media reports. He battled cancer for the last few mon...

World War II ‘Screaming Eagle’ Veteran Henry Ochsner Dies at 96

AP News

September 9, 2019

CALIFORNIA CITY — World War II veteran Henry Ochsner, who landed on the beach at Normandy on D-Day and later received the French government's highest honor for his service, has died. He was 96. As part of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division — known as t...

Ray O’Canto ‘Overwhelmed’ by Support As He Battles Cancer

Jody Murray

August 5, 2019

Ray O'Canto, a man never at a loss for words, has two to share with everyone: "Thank you." The Fresno media personality known for his “Get Dirty!” call after Fresno State won the 2008 NCAA baseball champions...

Beth Chapman, Wife of ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter,’ Dies at 51

Jody Murray

June 26, 2019

HONOLULU — Beth Chapman, the wife and co-star of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" reality TV star Duane "Dog" Chapman, died on Wednesday. Beth Chapman was diagnosed with throat cancer in September 2017. In November 2...

Broad Legalization Means Medical Marijuana Takes a Hit

AP News

June 11, 2019

PORTLAND, Ore. — When states legalize pot for all adults, long-standing medical marijuana programs take a big hit, in some cases losing more than half their registered patients in just a few years, according to a data analysis by The Associated Press. Much ...

Perfect Storm of Change, Debt and Brexit Sank Thomas Cook

Success, Leadership, Philanthropy Propel Musson to Leon S. Peters Award

50 Arrested, Guns Seized in Central California Gang Takedown

Documents Reveal Sexual Abuse at Chowchilla Women’s Prison

To Solve Homelessness, Californians Must Treat Certain Crimes as Cries for Help

Intervention Is One of Best Ways to Keep Kids Safe From Threats at School

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

As California Spends Billions on High-Needs Students, Calls Grow for More Oversight

Take a Load Off. Crank up This Epic Cover of 'The Weight'

NFL’s Wild Week 11 Included Garrett, Kaepernick, Mexico

At Surf Ranch in Lemoore, Celebrities Pay $10K an Hour to Ride Waves

Gurley, Brown Help Rams Ground out 17-7 Win Over Bears

Walters: An Ethical Double Standard

Walters: A Model of Mismanagement

Walters: Westlands Contract Shakes the Waterscape

Science Has Identified Common Threads in School Shootings

Muslim Youth Have a Place to Call Their Own at My Deen

Many Specialists Will Be on Hand at Free Health Clinic in Fresno

US Growth of Islam Creates Need for Religious Scholars

Islamic Center Dinner To Feature Texas TV Reporter Who Wears a Hijab

GOP, Trump Launch Campus Effort to Register, Mobilize Voters

How Eight Presidential Wannabes Pitched Themselves to California Dems

Buttigieg Touts Military Service, Wary of Overstating Role

Attacking Trump and Billionaires, Sanders Draws Thousands in Fresno

‘We Love You, Alex!’ Contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’ Moves Trebek

Doctors Try CRISPR Gene Editing for Cancer, a 1st in the US

Hall of Fame Cornerback Willie Brown Dies at Age 78

Diahann Carroll, Oscar-Nominated, Pioneering Actress, Dies

How Risky Is Eating Red Meat? New Papers Provoke Controversy

Remembering Ray O’Canto, Fresno Media Personality and Bulldog Booster

World War II ‘Screaming Eagle’ Veteran Henry Ochsner Dies at 96

Ray O’Canto ‘Overwhelmed’ by Support As He Battles Cancer

Beth Chapman, Wife of ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter,’ Dies at 51

Broad Legalization Means Medical Marijuana Takes a Hit

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