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Footage released in probe of 'malnourished' man's death

Authorities investigating the death of a "seriously malnourished" man with Down syndrome have released footage showing his living conditions.

AAP · Jan 16, 2025

Cancer sometimes triggers sudden memory loss — now we might know why

A virus-like protein made by some tumors may be the culprit behind an enigmatic neurological syndrome in cancer patients.

LiveScience · Jan 31, 2024

Saints among several teams scouting NFL prospects at BYU’s home opener

The Saints were among several teams scouting NFL hopefuls at BYU's home opener -- including Kingsley Suamataia, an early-round prospect at offensive tackle:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 3, 2023

Potential Georgia charges put Trump in tough political spot

ATLANTA — Georgia is used to outsized political attention, but the possibility of criminal charges against Donald Trump would put the state at the center of something unprecedented in American history: a former president making a comeback bid while under indictment.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

Are viruses alive?

According to some criteria, viruses meet the basic definitions for "life"; according to others, they don't

Salon · Dec 26, 2022

Analysis: How Raphael Warnock defeated Herschel Walker

ATLANTA — It was one of the most unusual political events in recent Georgia history. After vilifying Gov. Brian Kemp for much of the past decade, the Democratic Party of Georgia held a suburban event featuring voters who sang the Republican’s praises while also vouching for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock.

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

'The people have spoken': Sen. Raphael Warnock defeats scandal-prone Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate runoff

ATLANTA — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker Tuesday in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff, securing a 51st seat for Democrats in Congress’ upper chamber, giving the party greater power to push its agenda in a closely divided Washington.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022

Sen. Raphael Warnock defeats scandal-prone Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate runoff

ATLANTA — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker Tuesday in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff, securing a 51st seat for Democrats in Congress’ upper chamber, giving the party greater power to push its agenda in the chamber.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022

Police release CCTV of missing woman Tèa Wright-Finger, reveal disappearance theory

Police have released CCTV footage taken shortly before Tèa Wright-Finger was last seen and shared a theory about why she went missing.

ABC News · Nov 16, 2022

Woman found dead in Bluewater bushland was in relationship with man arrested over her death, Queensland police say

Queensland police say a Deeragun man, who is being questioned over the death of Tania Trickey, was in a relationship with her. Ms Trickey's body was found in bushland at Bluewater near Townsville at the weekend.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022