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Health & Safety

Toxin may be factor in rise of colonrectal cancer in younger people, study finds

6:52am April 24, 2025

by Will Stone

There has been a staggering rise in early onset colorectal cancer. Research published in the journal "Nature" on Wednesday suggests a bacterial toxin could be a contributor.

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Politics & Government

Voters Turn Out For Georgia's High-Profile Governor's Race

by Stephen Fowler

The gubernatorial race has captured national attention. President Trump and former President Obama have visited the state to rally on behalf of Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp.

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Politics & Government

Abrams' Gubernatorial Race In Georgia Energizes Black Female Voters

by Scott Detrow

If Stacey Abrams is elected governor of Georgia, she'll be the first black woman elected to be governor in any state. That gives this election special importance for black female voters.

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Politics & Government

Voters In 36 States Will Decide Who Is Their Next Governor

by Domenico Montanaro

This year, the GOP is playing defense in gubernatorial races across the country. Democrats could make significant gains by picking up more than a dozen seats currently held by Republicans.

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Politics & Government

GOP Faces A Midterm Report Card, Democrats Seek Control

by Mara Liasson

After two years with full control of Congress and the White House, Republicans face a referendum on their performance. Democrats, on the other hand, are hoping to take back some of that control.

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Politics & Government

Trump's Rhetoric Influences Some Early Voters

by Don Gonyea

It's Election Day, the day when campaigns finally fall silent and the voters have their say. What hopes and fears are they taking to the ballot box?

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Politics & Government

Midterm Voter Turnout: Will There Be A Blue Wave Or A Red Wall?

David Greene talks to Democratic strategist Ali Lapp and GOP strategist Liesl Hickey, hosts of the podcast House Talk, about some of the consequential congressional races to watch on Election Day.

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Donut City Customers Help Owner Care For His Wife

John and Stella Chhan have operated the store for nearly 30 years. She is recovering from an aneurysm. Customers now buy all the treats by mid morning so he can leave and spend time with his wife.

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Politics & Government

A Look Back On Shirley Chisholm's Historic 1968 House Victory

by Walter Ray Watson

Fifty years ago, Shirley Chisholm became the first African-American woman elected to Congress. As part of our series on significant events from 1968, we examine Chisholm's life and work.

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Utah Town Honors Its Mayor, A National Guardsman, Who Was Killed In Kabul

North Ogden is mourning the death of Brent Taylor, the father of seven was killed in action in Afghanistan. Rachel Martin talks to Brent Chugg, the town's interim mayor, about the loss of his friend.

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Politics & Government

In Florida, Climate Change Motivates Young Democrats To Vote

by Kelsey Snell

Climate change is a bipartisan issue in Florida and it will be a hot topic in the state longer than this election. It's also an issue that particularly motivates young Democrats there.

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Politics & Government

Suburban Female Voters Are A Pivotal Group In A Key Virginia District

by Barbara Sprunt

There are a record 235 women on the ballot for House seats. Suburban women are a key voting group in the battle for the House. In Northern Virginia, some of those women shared their thoughts.

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Music & Culture

Minus Posh, Spice Girls Reunite To Go On Tour

The British pop group is going on tour for the first time in a decade. They were hoping to get the fifth member, Victoria Beckam to join, but she said her business commitments would keep her away.

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