Daredevil Bubba Blackwell Hurt Jumping 22 Cars at Del Mar
Daredevil Bubba Blackwell remained in critical condition after a failed 22 car jump at the Del Mar Fair on July Fourth. Doctors said he is not immediately life threatening but faces risks from blood clots and infection while remaining on life support. The crash occurred before 30,000 fans as Blackwell, famed for Evel Knievel style stunts, was flown to Scripps Memorial Hospital.
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Los Angeles Times
San Diego
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Gary Blackwell Schwendig
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Lakeside
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Mueller confirmed as FBI director amid Senate hearing
Former federal prosecutor Robert Mueller faced questions on his 15 year spy allegations and was urged to reform the FBI culture. Senators pressed him on accountability and restoring public trust as acting deputy Tom Pickard remains in place until confirmation.
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Charles Grassley
Iowa
Tom Pickard
Algae bloom spurs warning from weather official
A North Ridgeville weather observer and Wakefield say a big storm could clear algae blooms and odor on a warm lake. The NWS expert notes rapid warming, still water, and bacteria driving the foul smell as the bloom develops.
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North Ridgeville
Wakefield
Dietrich
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Weather and algae impact in local lake area
Diederich explains algae decomposition robs water of oxygen, killing fish and causing odor. Forecasts show sunny today near 74 degrees with Saturday showers at 76. Sunday mixes showers early then Sunny with a peak of 82.
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National Weather Service
Seven sentenced for torturing man in New Jersey party
In Freehold New Jersey seven defendants received prison terms from five to 20 years for torturing 23 year old Eric Krochmaluk during a 1999 party. Details include stripping forcing wearing women's clothing drinking urine and being taped to a lawn chair. Ringleaders Jennifer Dowell and Brandon Cruz got 20 years each. Others received five to eight years. Prosecutors say bias crime laws were applied to a disabled victim.
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Christal Lavary
Vistad
Lavary
MacKay
Allen
Linda Krochmaluk
Twain challenge attracts readers to published tale
In Boston AP report, Mark Twain’s long tale A Murder a Mystery and a Marriage is finally printed in The Atlantic July August issue after 125 years. The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library invites entrants to craft their own endings. top three will be chosen by a panel of novelists with results announced in October. The Atlantic will decide if winners are published. The 1876 story centers on a Missouri man who marries off his daughter after mystery and murder unfold.
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Atlantic Monthly
William Dean Howells
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New York
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Missouri
Special Education Costs Rise with Autism Needs in District
Ziemke notes federal funding for AI special education is absent, autism as a top driver of rising costs. She cites growth from two to 18 autistic students, requiring teacher training and personalized supports. McCready adds creativity is needed to meet student needs amid scheduling limits.
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Autism Society of America
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Brooker the Dog Charms Parish and Stores in Wooster
Dog Brooker accompanies Manzella on nursing home visits and walks through downtown Wooster visiting Timbuktu and Wooster Book Co. He is loved by parishioners and shop staff who praise his gentle, people friendly nature and strong bond with Manzella.
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Carol Rueger
Wooster Book
Traci van Keuren
Barb Kraker
Kraker
St. James
Elyria ballot issues seek public say on city taxes and pay
The city faces a proposed $5 fee hike for road work expected to raise about $300,000 yearly. Charter amendments would require voter approval for future water rate increases, pay raises for officials, and changes to income tax or credits. A petition needs 1,522 of 1,714 signatures validated by the Council clerk, with similar counts for the charter measures, under Ohio law based on 10 percent of Elyria voters in the last gubernatorial election.
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Leboda
Lorain
Nanotechnology breakthrough promises far smaller room temp transistors
Los Angeles Times reports scientists in San Francisco announce a transistor one nanometer wide built at Delft University. The device operates at room temperature, uses a single molecule, and could cut energy use while enabling nanochips billions of times more powerful than current models.
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Delft University of Technology
Netherlands
Science
Don Figler
IBM
Moore
Intel Corp
Gordon Moore
Privacy breach in abortion case shocks advocates
Anti abortion activists post a hospital patient photo and medical records online linking to a 30 year old woman from southern Illinois who suffered a cervical tear during an abortion. The patient and hospital are sued for unauthorized record release while activists face claims of public humiliation.
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Health Privacy Project
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National Right To Life Committee
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