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McClatchy’s Washington bureau produced an investigation, revealing for the first time, elevated cancer rates among military service members over the course of the last two wars.
Exclusive: Veterans want answers as new data shows rise in cancers over two decades of war
Stories By Tara Copp, Shirsho Dasgupta and Ben Wieder | Video By Reshma Kirpalani, Meta Viers and Patrick Gleason |
McClatchy DC
Aviators afflicted: Four commanding officers of California Navy base die in unusual string of cancers
Behind the reporting: How McClatchy analyzed the data for its ‘Stricken’ investigation into veterans cancer
The Sacramento Bee lowered its paywall on wildfire coverage as a public service to readers and provided real-time fire threat, evacuation order, forced blackouts and air quality information during California’s most recent bout of wildfires.
What we know: More PG&E blackouts, Kincade Fire update, air quality in Northern California
Stories, Photos and Videos By The Sacramento Bee | McClatchy Real-Time Team
Is it enough? California has 400 more firefighters this year. Is that enough to battle its wildfires?
California fires: Everything in one place for readers
The Lexington Herald-Leader dove into the Kentucky governor’s use of the state plane for out-of-state trips. The topic quickly became a campaign issue.
Bevin used a state plane for 67 trips to 29 states in 2 years. He won’t say why.
Story By Daniel Desrochers | Lexington Herald-Leader
Personal and political business: Find out about the 28 plane trips in 2016 and 2017 that weren’t on Matt Bevin’s list
Fort Worth Star-Telegram demonstrated how it is essential in the community by providing comprehensive and accurate breaking news coverage of the Atatiana Jefferson shooting and the community reaction that followed her killing by police.
Woman killed in own home when Fort Worth officer shoots her, police and witness say
Story By Jack Howland and Emerson Clarridge | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Video: ‘It makes you not want to call the police,’ says neighbor of woman killed by officer
The Charlotte Observer not only covered the life and legacy of a respected political leader who died after a three-year battle with encephalitis, it examined the risk factors of tick bites like the one the led to former Senator Kay Hagan’s death.
Former U.S. Senator Kay Hagan dead at 66 after three-year battle with encephalitis
Story By Jim Morrill | The Charlotte Observer and Brian Murphy| McClatchyDC
Video By Stephanie Bunao | The Charlotte Observer
Knowing the risks: A tick bite led to US Sen. Kay Hagan’s death. Here’s what is known about the virus
The Wichita Eagle did a deep investigative dive into how the the city of Wichita awarded what could be the largest city project ever to a team of companies that included some of the mayor’s friends and political supporters.
Wichita’s mayor steered multimillion-dollar water plant contract to friends
Story By Chance Swaim | Video By Jamie Green | The Wichita Eagle
Editorial: Longwell documents came at significant cost — they weren’t ‘willingly provided’
The (Raleigh) News & Observer took a hard look at prices in several local grocery stores, collected information and produced a consumer-friendly story with charts and data so the community can make informed buying decisions when shopping for their families.
Which grocery stores have the Triangle’s best prices? We visited 16 chains to find out.
Story By Brooke Cain | Charts By David Raynor | The News & Observer
The Fresno Bee brought to light a seldom-discussed challenge facing many job seekers.
How bad teeth and a lack of dental care can lead to discrimination and poverty
Story By Manuela Tobias | Video By John Walker | The Fresno Bee
The (Columbus) Ledger-Enquirer covers the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting his friend as the two sat with other friends in a parked car. Defense attorneys say the shooting was a tragic mistake.
Columbus man on trial for mistake that killed Carver football ‘beast.’ Here’s what happens next
Story By Tim Chitwood | Video By Mike Haskey | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
OPINION via The Kansas City Star Editorial Board. Strong words for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: If you’re not running for Senate “stop hanging out here” and “focus on your day job.”
Mike Pompeo, either quit and run for U.S. Senate in Kansas or focus on your day job
The Kansas City Star Editorial Board
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