| News Tipoffs - California Editors Newsletter for Monday April 20, 2026 ( 31 items ) |
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AACR 2026: Real-World Data Show Targeted Therapy Extends Survival in Aggressive Form of Colorectal Cancer
BUFFALO, New York, April 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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AACR 2026: Real-World Data Show Targeted Therapy Extends Survival in Aggressive Form of Colorectal Cancer
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BUFFALO, N.Y. and SAN DIEGO -HER2-positive, metastatic colorectal cancer is an aggressive disease that often shows limited response to standard chemotherapy. A new study from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, highlighted today at the 2026
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AACR Announces Recipients of AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release:
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AACR Announces Recipients of AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants
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AACR's largest-ever grant program will award 15 early-stage and mid-career investigators with $1 million each over 3 years
SAN DIEGO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today announced the recipients of the AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grants during the O
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AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: Nincompooptastic, Messes, and Matrimonial Mayhem (5/3) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/5/25)
BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: Nincompooptastic, Messes, and Matrimonial Mayhem (5/3) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/5/25)
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SUNDAY, MAY 3
8:01-8:30 p.m. EDT - AFV: So Many Laughs, So Little Time: "Nincompooptastic, Messes, and Matrimonial Mayhem" (3309A) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/5/25)
Logline: This week, it's wedding disasters and kids getting into their mom
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America's Funniest Home Videos: Oblivious, Busted, and That's an Unusual Problem (4/26)
BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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America's Funniest Home Videos: Oblivious, Busted, and That's an Unusual Problem (4/26)
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SUNDAY, APRIL 26
7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Oblivious, Busted, and That's an Unusual Problem" (3619)
Logline: This week, the giggles don't stop with oblivious blunders, mischievous kids and unusual problems.
Stream episodes next day on
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America's Funniest Home Videos: Siblings, Karma, and It's Just Not Your Day (5/3)
BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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America's Funniest Home Videos: Siblings, Karma, and It's Just Not Your Day (5/3)
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SUNDAY, MAY 3
7:00-8:01 p.m. EDT - America's Funniest Home Videos: "Siblings, Karma, and It's Just Not Your Day" (3620)
Logline: It's an episode full of laughs, featuring sibling rivalries, tough days and karmic retribution.
Stream episodes next day on Hulu.
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Nexstar-Tegna Merger
ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Nexstar-Tegna Merger
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April 17, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of seven other attorneys general today secured a court order halting the merger of Nexstar Media Group (Nexstar) and Tegna, Inc. (Tegna). Attorney General James and the coalition filed a lawsuit on March 19 to block the merger, al
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Bipartisan Coalition of 45 Attorneys General Backs Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Transparency Rule
WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Coalition of 45 Attorneys General Backs Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Transparency Rule
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INQUIRIES: media@naag.org
Washington, D.C. - April 15, 2026 -Today, the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 45 state and territory attorneys general submitted a comment letter t
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Calif. Civil Rights Dept.: Sacramento Museum Agrees to Reform After Civil Rights Investigation Into Keffiyeh Ban
SACRAMENTO, California, April 18 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Sacramento Museum Agrees to Reform After Civil Rights Investigation into Keffiyeh Ban
Former employee to receive $255,000 in compensation over harassment and retaliation
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The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced a $255,000 settlement with the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) to resolve an individual complaint of employment
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Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Candace Parker, Dwight Howard and Rich Eisen (4/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/31/25)
BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Candace Parker, Dwight Howard and Rich Eisen (4/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/31/25)
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: " Candace Parker, Dwight Howard and Rich Eisen" (605) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/31/25)
Logline: "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White, welcomes WNB
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CORREA APPLAUDS TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY RESEARCH
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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CORREA APPLAUDS TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY RESEARCH
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SANTA ANA, CA -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) celebrated President Donald Trump's executive order to increase research into psychedelic-assisted therapy, which has been a top priority of the Congressman.
" President Trump and I agree on this one. This is good for our veterans. Psychedelics promise to cur
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Dartmouth College: Benjamin Singer '27 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 18 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Benjamin Singer '27 Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
The federal program helps train the next generation in STEM.
Written by Nicola Smith
Benjamin Singer '27 has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship to study algebraic geometry and number theory, one of 454 sophomores and juniors nationwide to earn the scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Named in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater, R-Arizon
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Defense Primer - U.S. Space Force Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12610) on April 17, 2026, by defense policy analysts Jennifer DiMascio and Hannah D. Dennis.
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Defense Primer: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force is the sixth branch of the Armed Forces, established under the Department of the Air Force (DAF) with the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92).
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Equality California on Federal Court Ruling Striking Down 'Kennedy Declaration' Targeting Transgender Health Care
LOS ANGELES, California, April 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release:
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Equality California on Federal Court Ruling Striking Down 'Kennedy Declaration' Targeting Transgender Health Care
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WASHINGTON- Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, released the following statement from Executive Director Tony Hoang in response to a federal court ruling granting summary judgment, vacating the U.S. Departme
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EVO Entertainment to Bring Dolby Vision+Atmos Across Its EVX Auditoriums
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 13 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release:
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EVO Entertainment to Bring Dolby Vision+Atmos Across Its EVX Auditoriums
Integration would cover 17 screens across Texas, New Mexico and Florida
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, today announced at CinemaCon that EVO Entertainment plans to equip its EVX Premium Large Format auditoriums with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The rollout w
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FEC Issues Digest for Week of April 13-17, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Website Initiatives
The Commission has launched a new rulemaking search system on the FEC's website, which is replacing the Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS). The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile devic
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Alabama Enacts Sweeping Consumer Privacy Law - 7 Steps Your Business Should Consider to Prepare
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 17, 2026:
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Alabama Enacts Sweeping Consumer Privacy Law: 7 Steps Your Business Should Consider to Prepare
Alabama just joined 20 others states by enacting a comprehensive consumer privacy law, and businesses must get ready to comply with sweeping new obligations that will kick in next year. The state's new Alabama Personal Data Protection Act (APDPA), signed into effect yesterday by Governor
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GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum Honors Two Hunton Attorneys in 2026 Women of Influence
DALLAS, Texas, April 14 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
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GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum Honors Two Hunton Attorneys in 2026 Women of Influence
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partners Jane Hinton and Johanna Orleski were recognized as 2026 Women of Influence by GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum. Hinton was honored in the CRE Legal Counsel category, and Orleski was named a Rising Star. This annual list, spanning the entire commercial real estate s
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High Potential: Turn, Up the Heat (4/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/24/26)
BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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High Potential: Turn, Up the Heat (4/28) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/24/26)
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TUESDAY, APRIL 28
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - High Potential: "Turn, Up the Heat" (216) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/24/26)
Logline: Morgan relies on old friends to help with a case involving street artists, while Karadec leans on the women in his life during a time of need.
Stream episodes nex
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In Win for Election Integrity, Federal Court Shuts Down Trump's 'fishing expedition' for Sensitive RI Voter Records
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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In Win for Election Integrity, Federal Court Shuts Down Trump's 'fishing expedition' for Sensitive RI Voter Records
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PROVIDENCE, RI - In a win for voter privacy, data security, and election integrity, Rhode Island became the fifth state to defeat the Trump Administration in court after a federal judge ruled against the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Rights Division's demand for sensiti
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JEA honors Logan Day of Texas as 2026 Journalist of the Year
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 18 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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JEA honors Logan Day of Texas as 2026 Journalist of the Year
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Perhaps he was propelled by a personal loss and then grief. Perhaps it was in Colorado's KRDO Channel 13 newsroom where he'd watch his uncle edit broadcasts live from his lap. Perhaps it's just who he is.
It was in a time of change and instability that Logan Day found journalism in Room 3415 at Caney Creek High
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Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures
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"Without a functional locator system, DHS is effectively creating 'disappearances' on U.S. soil, and we urge the DHS Office of Inspector General to investigate this matter"
Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mas
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Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Warren, Escobar, Underwood Lead 32 Lawmakers in Pressing Homeland Security Watchdog to Investigate Detainee Locator System Failures
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"Without a functional locator system, DHS is effectively creating 'disappearances' on U.S. soil, and we urge the DHS Office of Inspector General to investigate this matter"
Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mas
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RINGO STARR, JON FAVREAU, ADAM SCOTT, RAY ROMANO AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' APRIL 20-24
BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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RINGO STARR, JON FAVREAU, ADAM SCOTT, RAY ROMANO AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' APRIL 20-24
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ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with c
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SEC Charges San Francisco Bay Area Trader, Investment Adviser in Alleged Multimillion Dollar Ponzi-Like Scheme & Offering Fraud
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 26-cv-03203; N.D. Cal. filed April 15, 2026) involving San Francisco Bay area trader and investment adviser in alleged multimillion dollar Ponzi-like scheme and offering fraud:
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On April 15, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Milpitas, California resident Sudheesh Nambiar, alleging that he defrauded hundreds of investors of approximately $44 million.
According to
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SEC Obtains Final Judgment as to Investment Adviser in Alleged Unregistered Oil & Gas Offerings
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 8:25-cv-02057; C.D. Cal. filed Sept. 11, 2025) involving an investment adviser in alleged unregistered oil and gas offerings:
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On April 7, 2026, the United States District Court for the Central District of California entered a final judgment as to Kevin N. Richards, whom the SEC previously charged with selling securities in unregistered oil and gas offerings, acting as an unregister
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SEMA SHOWCASES AFTERMARKET INNOVATION IN ONE-OFF ACURA MDX TYPE S CONCEPT
DIAMOND BAR, California, April 18 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release:
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SEMA SHOWCASES AFTERMARKET INNOVATION IN ONE-OFF ACURA MDX TYPE S CONCEPT
Overland Concept from the SEMA Garage to debut at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
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The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), in collaboration with Acura, today revealed a one-of-one 2026 Acura MDX Type S Overland Concept, showcasing how modern OEM platforms can be thoughtfully reimagine
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Shark Tank: Pop or Fizzle? Will Guest Shark, Beverage Billionaire Allison Ellsworth Take a Chance on a Soda Newbie? (4/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/11/26)
BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Shark Tank: Pop or Fizzle? Will Guest Shark, Beverage Billionaire Allison Ellsworth Take a Chance on a Soda Newbie? (4/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/11/26)
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Pop or Fizzle? Will Guest Shark, Beverage Billionaire Allison Ellsworth Take a Chance on a Soda Newbie?" (1712) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/11/26)
Loglin
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Shark Tank: Snooze You Lose: Do the Sharks Wake Up to this Ingenious New Dorm Bed? Chip & Joanna Gaines Return to the Tank (4/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26)
BURBANK, California, April 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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Shark Tank: Snooze You Lose: Do the Sharks Wake Up to this Ingenious New Dorm Bed? Chip & Joanna Gaines Return to the Tank (4/29) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/26)
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT - Shark Tank: "Snooze You Lose: Do the Sharks Wake Up to this Ingenious New Dorm Bed? Chip & Joanna Gaines Return to the Tank" (1713) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/
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University of California-Berkeley: Sunbirds Suck, Scientists Find. Hummingbirds Don't.
BERKELEY, California, April 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Berkeley campus issued the following news release:
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Sunbirds suck, scientists find. Hummingbirds don't.
Two unrelated groups of nectar eaters, hummingbirds and sunbirds, evolved different techniques to slurp the sweet liquid from flowers. The tongue suctioning employed by sunbirds is unique among vertebrates.
By Robert Sanders
While we often think of hummingbirds as sucking nectar from flowers, they're not sucking
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University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: Older Americans and Veterans Wait Longer for Financial Justice
MARINA DEL REY, California, April 17 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news:
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Older Americans and Veterans Wait Longer for Financial Justice
A new study by USC Viterbi examining over 1.27 million federal complaints finds that older Americans and veterans are consistently receiving slower responses from financial companies, and the gap is getting worse right as the watchdog agency
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West Linn High captures second National Journalism Quiz Bowl win in Minneapolis
MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 18 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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West Linn High captures second National Journalism Quiz Bowl win in Minneapolis
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Students from West Linn High School in Oregon were named JEA National Journalism Quiz Bowl champions on April 18 at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis.
The winning team featured four students representing West Linn High, seniors Garrett Arendt, Iris
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