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‘A hero’: 13-year-old killed shielding younger sister from gunfire at apartment complex
SHREVEPORT, La. ( KSLA /Gray News) - A 13-year-old Louisiana boy who was killed while shielding his younger sister from gunfire at an apartment complex’s basketball court is being hailed as a hero. Sha’michal Russell, 13, was among three children shot last Monday on a basketball ...
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Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s recalled. Here’s what to know
(Gray News) - Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s have been recalled because they may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Packages of Great Value brand frozen organic blueberries and frozen organic Triple Berry Blend have ...
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Cameran Brown’s school-record 6 touchdown passes lead Georgia State to 42-10 rout of Old Dominion
Cameran Brown threw a school-record six touchdown passes and Georgia State flew past Old Dominion 42-10 on Saturday. The Panthers (4-1) won their Sun Belt opener in convincing fashion, outgaining the Monarchs 470-142 in total yards and at one point scoring six touchdowns on eight...
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Atlanta Dream face New York Liberty in WNBA semifinals. Watch Game 1 today on Channel 2
The Atlanta Dream host the New York Liberty to start the WNBA playoffs semifinals. Game 1 will tip off at 2 p.m. at State Farm Arena on Sunday. You can watch the game LIVE on Channel 2. Coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks...
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Teen accused of mixing toxic chemicals in cafeteria faces attempted murder, terrorism charges
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A 15-year-old Oregon high school student accused of mixing toxic chemicals in the school cafeteria is facing attempted murder and terrorism charges. Portland Police say a Benson Polytechnic High School student brought common household chemicals...
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Hundreds gather at Piedmont Park for ‘Light The Night’ blood cancer fundraiser
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hundreds gathered at Piedmont Park in Atlanta to raise money for blood cancer research, advocacy and patient support during Blood Cancer United’s annual “Light The Night” event. Participants carried lanterns through the park Saturday night in r...
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1 hurt in metro Atlanta house fire
One person received a minor injury in a house fire Saturday, the Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The fire happened on Hollyberry Way near the intersection with Hollybush Court in northeast Cherokee County...