Vanessa Romo
Stories
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National
Yale honors the work of a 9-year-old Black girl whose neighbor reported her to police
Bobbi Wilson went on a mission to save New Jersey's trees, capturing spotted lanternflies. That frightened her neighbor, who called the cops. Now, her bug collection is part of a Yale museum.
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National
At least 18 dead in 3 days after mass shootings in California devastate 2 communities
The shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, two towns just hundreds of miles apart in California, share devastating similarities.
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National
Police in Washington state search for a man suspected of fatally shooting 3 people
Three people were shot minutes apart in Yakima, Wash., overnight, and the suspected killer remains at large, police said.
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Animals
A gray whale gave birth as a whale watching tour looked on
The crew and passengers aboard the whale watching boats have described it as a once in a lifetime moment. Lucky for you, it was caught on video!
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National
Abortion pills should be easier to get. That doesn't mean that they will be
Changes by the FDA mean patients won't have to schedule in-person exams to get a prescription. That opens the door for more pharmacies to provide the medication. But not everyone will have access.
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National
On Red Cup Day, thousands of Starbucks workers go on strike
Hardcore Starbucks fans eagerly await the day the coffee company gives out limited-edition holiday cups. The union organizing Starbucks workers hope those same customers will help support their cause.
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National
21 more unmarked graves are discovered in the Tulsa Race Massacre investigation
Historians say up to 300 Black people were killed in the 1921 attack and the days that followed. Nearly all are believed to have been buried in mass graves approved by white authorities of the time.
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Arts & Life
Egypt calls for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts
People calling for the repatriation of the ancient tablet and other items say the continued display of the objects in European institutions ignores a history of colonialist looting and exploitation.
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National
What's it take to go from mechanic to physician at 51? Patience, an Ohio doctor says
Talk about a late bloomer. Carl Allamby, who ran an auto repair shop for more than 20 years, was recently hired as an attending physician at Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital at age 51.
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National
An Oakland school shooting that injured 6 was gang-related, police say
Officials said at least two gunmen were targeting a specific person and that they are still working to determine what touched off the shooting. It comes amid a surge in violence across the city.