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Long Island woman thanks team that saved her life after stroke

A Long Island woman who survived a stroke reunited with the doctors who treated her with a lifesaving brain-clot removal procedure and thanked them for helping save her life.

Katherine Langford

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Bye week addition of DeForest Buckner should provide a big lift to 49ers defense

A new defensive coordinator, an infusion of youth and the return of Dre Greenlaw had San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner raving about how much fun he was having anchoring one of the league's more surprising units this season before heading out on the bye.Warner's enthusiasm, and the...

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HHS eases restrictions on certain unapproved peptides

Health and Human Services is moving forward with a policy for the use of compound specific unapproved peptides while regulators assess their safety and effectiveness.

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This Sonoma County farm animal sanctuary lets you bottle feed baby goats every fall and spring.

Harvest may be over, but now is arguably one of the best times of the year to visit Sonoma County Wine Country. Goatlandia’s Bottle Babies Breakfast Club kicks off November 1st, and trust us, it’s not something you want to miss. “There's one thing that brings everybody together, and it's baby...

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New study says roughly 3 in 4 deceased NFL players from 2008 to 2023 had CTE

article FILE-A detail shot of an NFL shield logo painted on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium on September 8, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Expand The Brief Almost 75% of deceased...

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NASCAR at Martinsville: How to watch, schedule and preview for Chase race on NBC

The NASCAR championship could be decided on Sunday in Virginia. With Kyle Larson building a sizable lead, the reigning champion appears well on his way to successfully defending his title. There are still two races to go, though, and anything can happen at Martinsville Speedway. Nicknamed The...

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Oscar-nominated actor Barbara Barrie dies with medical assistance at 95

Oscar-nominated actor Barbara Barrie died at her New York City home with medical assistance. She was 95. Her agent, Gary Gersh, confirmed to NBC News in a statement Thursday that Barrie’s death was “medically assisted in accordance with the New York State Medical Aid in Dying law, of which she was...

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A Family Making $325K Qualifies For Government Aid In San Francisco: Report

One family taking advantage of the free child care program includes a therapist, a pediatric nurse and their two children, the NYT reported.

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Pajaro River levee with a serene landscape, hinting at recent disturbance

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Suspect sought in attempted murder along Pajaro River in Monterey County

On a quiet Monday evening, the tranquility of the Pajaro River, a cherished natural artery flowing through Monterey County, was shattered by an act of violence that has left a community on edge. What began as a peaceful afternoon along the river levee near Gonda Street in Pajaro escalated into a...

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Woman receiving mammogram, highlighting dual screening for lung cancer.

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Routine mammograms could bridge critical gap in lung cancer screenings, study finds

In the quiet, tree-lined streets of Atherton and across our vibrant Bay Area communities, a silent health crisis has been unfolding, often overlooked amidst the daily routines of life. It’s a challenge that touches the very heart of our families, impacting mothers, wives, and daughters who are the...

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Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, honored by California lawmakers

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California lawmakers pay tribute to Dolores Huerta's legacy

California lawmakers recently gathered to honor Dolores Huerta, a trailblazer for farm workers' rights, whose relentless advocacy has transformed countless lives. Her tireless work laid the foundational groundwork for better wages and safer working conditions across the state, impacting generations...

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Bay Area food banks, farms mobilize to better feed families in need

Bay Area food banks and farmers are working together to better help cash-strapped families put food on the table, especially with the holiday season approaching and ongoing cuts to food programs. On the San Mateo County coast, the owners of Brisa Ranch are busy cultivating crops for a special kind...

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Concord neighborhood street at dusk, symbolizing a community grappling with tragedy.

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Concord man charged in wife's murder was on bail in domestic violence case, DA says

In a quiet Concord neighborhood, the tragic story of Alisha Iovenitti unfolded, ending in a shocking act of violence that has left a community reeling. Her husband, Thomas John Iovenitti, now faces murder charges, revealing a deeper narrative of domestic strife that had been brewing for months,...

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