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This Day in History: Vermont recognizes same-sex unions
20+ hour, 6+ min ago (49+ words) WTAP This Day in History: Vermont recognizes same-sex unions Valdosta names Jennifer Wheeler first female finalist for city manager We the People: This Day in History 4/25/2026 No injuries reported after Knox County home suffers major fire damage...
Library director fired for refusing to relocate controversial books out of the children's section
3+ week, 4+ day ago (181+ words) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) " A library director in Tennessee was fired for refusing to relocate certain books from the children's section that were deemed controversial. Luanne James, the Rutherford County Library System director, was fired during a board meeting…...
Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (443+ words) Judge Mustafa Kasubhai's ruling was centered on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. not going through the proper administrative procedures when issuing the declaration in December. The declaration also warned doctors that they could be excluded from federal health programs like Medicare…...
Clerk's mistake leads woman to $500 K win, lottery says
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (129+ words) COLUMBIA, S. C. (WIS/Gray News) - A woman in South Carolina won $500, 000 off a scratch-off ticket because of a clerk's mistake. The South Carolina Education Lottery said the woman had bought a $10 scratch-off ticket at a Piggly Wiggly in Columbia. She told…...
University professor fired following student complaints over gender studies curriculum
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (457+ words) COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - A Texas A&M University professor has been fired after a video surfaced Monday showing a clash between her and a student over curriculum in a children's literature course. According to Texas A&M…...
Cause of death revealed for paranormal investigator who died while on tour with "Annabelle" doll
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (302+ words) (Gray News) " A cause of death has been revealed for Dan Rivera, the ghost hunter and paranormal investigator who died while on tour with the infamous Annabelle doll, which is believed to be possessed. According to PEOPLE, the Adams County…...
Protestors repaint crosswalk near Pulse after crews paint over it
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (197+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. (WESH) - In the shadow of Pulse nightclub, protestors are refusing to let what they say is a symbol of love and remembrance to be erased. "We are here, and we are not going away," Michelle Green said. Protestors…...
Elephant stops for snacks at convenience store
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (123+ words) (CNN) " A convenience store owner in Thailand was caught off guard Monday by a wild elephant. The large animal was caught on camera walking right up to the shop. It used its trunk to move a freezer and helped itself…...
Listening to America: Transgender athletes in women's sports
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (183+ words) WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Among the slew of executive orders signed during his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump took aim at transgender athletes. Surrounded by a group of female athletes, .. . WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Among the slew of executive orders signed during…...