By Jackie Wattles, CNN Researchers in New York developed a virtual reality maze for mice in an attempt to demystify a question that’s been plaguing neuroscientists for decades: How are long-term memories stored? What they found surprised them. After forming in the hippocampus, a curved structure that lies deep within the brain, the mice’s memories
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ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.
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By Brenda Goodman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending personnel to Africa to help stop outbreaks of Marburg virus disease and is urging travelers to certain countries to take precautions. The CDC is also taking steps to keep infections from spreading to the United States. Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania are
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — La orca conocida como Lolita parece estar a un paso de regresar a su hábitat natural en el noroeste del Pacífico, después de actuar en una atracción turística de Miami durante décadas. El animal fue sacado del océano en 1970. Pero después de una larga disputa sobre a dónde pertenece, funcionarios
Continue ReadingBy ANNA MEILER Click here for updates on this story NORTHBOROUGH, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Jim Bruce will never forget the day he learned the devastating news that his son Matt had been diagnosed with ALS. “It was like someone punched you in the stomach as hard as they could. Your whole world just dropped out
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By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear joined with Republican lawmakers as he signed historic measures Friday that will legalize medical marijuana and sports wagering in Kentucky, calling it an example of divided government working to get the “tough things” done that voters want. Facing a reelection campaign that
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Interview by Amanda Davies, CNN CeCé Telfer calls it the moment her dreams seemed to be shattered as she questioned whether years of “blood, sweat and tears” were in vain. Last week, governing body World Athletics (WA) announced it would be prohibiting athletes who have gone through what it called “male puberty” from participating in
Continue Reading Interview by Amanda Davies, CNN CeCé Telfer calls it the moment her dreams seemed to be shattered as she questioned whether years of “blood, sweat and tears” were in vain. Last week, governing body World Athletics (WA) announced it would be prohibiting athletes who have gone through what it called “male puberty” from participating in
Continue ReadingBy Trish Hartman Click here for updates on this story TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) — Protesters gathered outside the New Jersey State House in Trenton, chanting “save our whales,” and raising signs or inflatable marine animals. A group presented lawmakers with a petition on Thursday that had nearly 500,000 signatures on it. It called for
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Callaway County deputies arrested a 19-year-old Columbia man Thursday in connection with a shooting investigation, the sheriff’s office says.
Continue Reading By SAM METZ and ANNA FURMAN Associated Press PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow’s live-streamed trial over a 2016 ski collision at a posh Utah resort has drawn worldwide attention, spawned memes and sparked debate about the burden and power of celebrity. The first seven days in the courtroom touched on themes including wealth,
Continue Reading By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on the rise. Bullies proliferate on social media. The 24/7 news cycle constantly blares distressing news, and people often face difficult personal or professional situations. About half of Americans said they experienced stress within
Continue ReadingBy Jelia Hepner Click here for updates on this story Rocky Mount, North Carolina (WRAL) — A 13-year-old was charged by Rocky Mount Police Department Thursday night for communicating mass violence threats at Rocky Mount Prep. According Rocky Mount police, the threats were made against the school Wednesday, March 29. Police provided a “strong presence”
Continue ReadingBy Raja Razek, CNN Most of the big cats at Carole Baskin’s Florida animal sanctuary profiled in Netflix’s “Tiger King” series will be moving to a sanctuary in Arkansas and Big Cat Rescue’s land will eventually be sold. “Big Cat Rescue has entered into an agreement with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, an accredited sanctuary in
Continue Reading Interview by Amanda Davies, CNN CeCé Telfer calls it the moment her dreams seemed to be shattered as she questioned whether years of “blood, sweat and tears” were in vain. Last week, governing body World Athletics (WA) announced it would be prohibiting athletes who have gone through what it called “male puberty” from participating in
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By Dan Heching, CNN If anyone was still wondering where things were headed on Showtime’s creepy, ambient survival drama “Yellowjackets,” they might not be watching closely enough. Much of the show’s mystery in the first season hinged on what lengths the titular high school soccer team went to in order to survive a year and
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By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business The leaders of more than 30 news organizations around the world signed a letter Thursday to the Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, demanding the release of imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. “Gershkovich is a journalist, not a spy, and should be released immediately and without conditions,”
Continue Reading NEW YORK (AP) — The percentage of Major League Baseball players born outside the 50 states remained relatively stable for the fourth straight opening day. MLB said 269 of 945 players on opening day 26-man rosters and injured, inactive and restricted lists were born outside the 50 states, which calculates to 28.5%. That was up
Continue ReadingBy Brett Knese Click here for updates on this story WILSON, North Carolina (WRAL) — Green and orange balloons filled the sky as hundreds of people gathered Thursday night to honor the life of 14-year-old Bernard Williams. The vigil happened along Landfill Road, where sheriff’s deputies discovered the teen’s body on Sunday morning. “Be cautious
Continue Reading By TIM PRICE Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Corey Conners birdied four of his final five holes for an 8-under 64 to finish with the lead after the weather-delayed first round at the Valero Texas Open. Conners won the event in 2019. He has a two-shot advantage over Patrick Rodgers going into the second
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