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European court finds Italy violated the right to life of Naples residents living in toxic dump area
ROME (AP) — A European court on Thursday said Italy violated the right to life of those living in a toxic-waste polluted area around Naples, in a scathing ruling that validated a generation of residents' complaints that mafia dumping and burning of waste had led to increased rates of cancer and...
Ailing Harvey Weinstein begs to have #MeToo retrial sooner after judge sets April 15 date
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein begged a judge Wednesday to hold his #MeToo retrial as soon as possible, telling him “I don’t know how much longer I can hold on” with cancer, heart issues and harsh conditions at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex. The disgraced...
North Carolina Democratic state lawmaker resigns after terminal cancer diagnosis
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A longtime Wake County Democratic state representative announced his resignation from the North Carolina General Assembly on Sunday. Rep. Joe John, who represented northwestern Wake County, shared news of his resignation in a letter posted to his Facebook page,...
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale's return to broadcasting delayed by accident at home
Dick Vitale's return to broadcasting following cancer treatments will be delayed after the ESPN college basketball analyst had an accident at his Florida home. Vitale announced Saturday he will not be on the call for next Saturday's game between No. 3 Duke and Wake Forest after the...
FIU softball coach Mike Larabee announces cancer diagnosis, steps away from team for 2025 season
MIAMI (AP) — FIU softball coach Mike Larabee stepped down Saturday after being diagnosed with a form of blood cancer. Larabee's absence is expected to last for the entirety of the season, which starts Feb. 6. Larabee, who was going into his fourth season with the Panthers, is being...
