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LSUS professor and students uncover original burial sites of two priests who died during the yellow fever epidemic

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Technology is revealing the burial site of two priest who died during Shreveport’s yellow fever epidemic. Catholic priests Father Isidore Quemerais and Father Louis Gergaud were two of the heroes of the 1873 Yellow Fever Epidemic that wiped out a quarter

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East End Houston Celebrates Latino Community’s Bond with Nature in “Witness Series” Event

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     April 23, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — On Saturday, April 27th, the vibrant East End District will come alive with the third installment of the Witness Series, offering a deep dive into the Latino community’s interaction with nature through art, culture, and environmental advocacy. Set

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Chicago area healthcare system providing free suicide prevention courses

By Elyssa Kaufman, Aida Mogos Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — A local healthcare system is offering suicide prevention courses throughout the Chicago area. Franciscan Health, which has hospitals in Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s south suburbs, is offering free Question, Persuade, Refer Suicide Prevention Courses in April and May. The courses

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NYU responds to protests with plywood wall; Mayor Adams says outside agitators may be stirring things up

By Christina Fan, Mahsa Saeidi, Jennifer Bisram Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — A plywood wall now blocks NYU’s Gould Plaza after police arrested several protesters Monday, amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations sweeping campuses across the country. Security remains tight around campus Tuesday, and it’s unclear if the protesters will return.

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Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell burgled stepmother’s home to get father’s ashes, sentimental items, charges say

By Cole Premo, Anthony Bettin, Stephen Swanson Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota (WCCO) — A Minnesota state senator now faces charges in connection to a burglary at a Detroit Lakes home earlier this week. On Tuesday, the Becker County Attorney’s Office charged 49-year-old Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, with first-degree burglary.

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