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More than 100 reported injuries prompts recall of nvyue 'magic pocket staffs"

2+ hour ago  (185+ words) WASHINGTON " Roughly 25, 000 nvyue"magic pocket staff" products were recalled after more than 100 reported injuries to the eyes, face and hands, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC said 163 reports about "corneal lacerations, temporary vision loss and…...

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Louisiana restaurant under investigation after deer roadkill found in freezer with other food, police say

2+ hour, 37+ min ago  (256+ words) PINEVILLE, La. " A viral video on social media allegedly showing employees of a Louisiana restaurant skinning a deer prompted police to investigate. The Pineville Police Department said in a press release they were called to the restaurant April 21 after getting…...

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localmemphis. com > article > sports > football > nfl-draft-shelby-county-players > 522-32bcbb48-2430-4d88-831d-eafec0b8431d

Shelby County natives selected in the 2026 NFL draft

2+ hour, 51+ min ago  (201+ words) MEMPHIS, Tenn. " Two Shelby County natives are heading to the NFL after they were selected in the 2026 Draft." The Minnesota Vikings selected Arlington Community Schools alum Jake Golday with the 19th pick of the second round on Friday. Golday was the…...

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Memphis Tigers offensive tackle Travis Burke drafted to LA Chargers

5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (132+ words) MEMPHIS, Tenn. " A Memphis Tiger will start his NFL career in Los Angeles." The Los Angeles Chargers selected University of Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke with the 17th pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Burke went 117th overall." The…...

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localmemphis. com > article > news > nation-world > attack-on-iran > united-states-us-navy-mine-sweep-strait-hormuz-oil-shipping-route > 507-4e29bdbe-738d-4f77-9b17-814cb1219502

US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz

8+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1161+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump says the U. S. Navy'is clearing Iranian mines from the'Strait of Hormuz, a'vital sea route for oil shipments whose disruption is increasingly threatening the global economy. Sweeping for underwater explosives could take months despite a'tenuous ceasefire between the…...

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Chicago hospital goes on lockdown after shooting that reportedly injures two officers

6+ hour, 11+ min ago  (145+ words) High school students enrolled in MPLOY can earn up to 3 transferable college credit hours, which will be officially recorded on their high school transcripts. Chicago hospital goes on lockdown after shooting that reportedly injures two officers CHICAGO " A shooting at…...

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localmemphis. com > article > news > nation-world > texas-university-texarkana-track-field-collegiate-long-distance-runner-collapses-dies-junior-student > 507-c12242b5-7b1e-4b91-b299-2e17906c3d4c

College athlete dies after collapsing during track-and-field competition in New Orleans

7+ hour, 48+ min ago  (272+ words) TEXARKANA, Texas " A long-distance runner for the Texas A&M University-Texarkana track and field team died after collapsing during a competition, according to the university. Graycen Vargo of Dallas suffered a medical emergency Friday evening and collapsed during the Red…...

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US military launches strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people

8+ hour ago  (213+ words) WASHINGTON " The U. S. military said it launched another strike Friday on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The Trump administration's campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has'persisted since…...

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localmemphis. com > article > news > nation-world > roommate-charges-university-south-florida-students-missing-first-degree-murder-death-investigation > 507-5837b198-ef0b-4aee-abf0-ff59cfe1fc93

Roommate charged with first-degree murder of two University of South Florida students

9+ hour, 2+ min ago  (282+ words) TAMPA, Fla. " Authorities in Florida have charged the man they believe'killed two University of South Florida students when they went missing earlier this month. Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen on April 16 and were dating at the…...

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Police call toddler's death a 'terrible accident' after being hit by a patrol car in Houston

11+ hour, 15+ min ago  (192+ words) HOUSTON " A 1-year-old boy died after he'slipped away from his parents, who were loading up their vehicle, and was hit by a car Friday night at an apartment complex in Houston.' The Houston Police Department said the boy got away…...