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McClatchy Washington bureau marks Memorial Day by examining a rising threat to our nation’s service members.
This Memorial Day, veterans take on another threat: rising cancer deaths in the ranks
By Tara Copp | McClatchy Washington bureau
Fort Worth Star-Telegram picks a 25-year-old murder mystery as the latest cold case examined in its “Out of the Cold” podcast series.
Out of the Cold podcast
Part 1: A tragic end to a life turned around ; A bloody struggle, an invisible palm print and a 25-year-old mystery in Irving
Written and narrated By Deanna Boyd | Produced By Steve Wilson | Edited By Steve Coffman | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
In an investigation that led to the suspension of the University of California Davis marching band, The Sacramento Bee details the alleged misdeeds that shadow the popular program.
Binge drinking, raucous parties and trauma from sexual encounters shadow UC Davis marching band
Stories By Molly Sullivan and Ryan Sabalow | Photos and Video By Paul Kitagaki Jr. | The Sacramento Bee
The Kansas City Star writes with urgency and offers retrospection as tornadoes rip through Missouri and Kansas just days apart.
Joplin tornado sheared off her leg. This Missouri woman just faced another twister ; Massive tornado rips through Linwood, Kansas, destroying homes and keeping KC on edge
Story By Eric Adler | Video By Monty Davis and Eric Adler | The Kansas City Star
The (Raleigh) News & Observer and The Sun News collaborate on a deeper examination of a continuing story of mental health patients dying during transport.
‘How many have to die?’ SC mental health patients endure nightmare transport conditions
Story By Carli Brosseau | The News & Observer and By Alex Lang |
The Sun News
The Bellingham Herald maximizes breaking news alerts, SEO and video when a verdict comes down in their “trial of a century.”
Whatcom County jury finds Timothy Bass guilty of murdering Mandy Stavik in 1989
Story By David Rasbach and Denver Pratt | The Bellingham Herald | Video By David Caraccio | The Sacramento Bee and By David Rasbach | The Bellingham Herald
Belleville News-Democrat goes all in on breaking news with deliberate and thoughtful coverage of a local university announcing it will close — something that will impact the community.
Lindenwood consolidation comes as Belleville campus loses almost $3 million annually
Belleville News-Democrat
And Fort Worth Star-Telegram reacts quickly with news of a brazen child abduction.
Search continues for 8-year-old girl kidnapped while walking with mom in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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