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Eliminating pollutants from our waterways: Advocates in Colorado say it’s time to toughen up the federal rules

By Dillon Thomas Click here for updates on this story     COLORADO (KCNC) — Last Tuesday marked 50 years since the government adopted the Clean Water Act in 1972, marking the United States’ effort to further eliminate toxic pollutants from waterways that could cause harm to the ecosystem and human health. However, according to advocacy groups,

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Intentionally-set fire spreads to 6 houses in Missouri, a recent trend in that neighborhood

By Joseph Hennessy and Shain Bergan Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON COUNTY, Missouri (KCTV) — Crews from multiple fire departments worked to put out several house fires in a Jackson County neighborhood Monday morning, with the fire chief saying they were intentionally set. The fires were all in a neighborhood in unincorporated

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Healthcare workers plan to strike at Windham Hospital

By Marcy Jones and Jay Kenney Click here for updates on this story     WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut (WFSB) — Local healthcare workers in Willimantic said they plan to strike early Monday morning. Nurses at Windham Memorial Community Hospital said they have been negotiating wage increases, improvements to employee healthcare plans, and improved working conditions surrounding forced overtime.

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St. Louis nonprofit hosts second annual ‘Guns down, hoops up’ basketball tournament, aims to change community culture

By Caroline Hecker Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A north St. Louis nonprofit is doing its part to start a conversation about curbing gun violence by hosting an annual basketball tournament. Mission St. Louis works to empower families and individuals for social and economic growth through relationships and opportunities.

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Hundreds rally against transgender surgeries for kids; met with protest

By Michael Warrick Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Dueling rallies related to transgender rights brought hundreds into downtown Nashville Friday afternoon. The noise surrounded the ‘Rally to End Child Mutilation,’ organized by Daily Wire blogger Matt Walsh, who has fought to end pediatric transgender clinics across the country, like

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