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Oakland high school grads receive $5 million in college scholarships
CBS News· 8 hours agoFrom Oakland, a city that has seen more than its share of crime and violence, comes a story of hope:...
Biden heads to Detroit amid campaign push to bolster support among Black voters
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 24 minutes agoPresident Joe Biden will speak at a Detroit Branch NAACP dinner Sunday. His visit comes as his...
Water pours through Minute Maid Park's roof but the game goes on
Houston Chronicle· 12 hours agoAs rain blew through the cracks of the retractable roof across the outfield at Minute Maid Park...
Oakland student who was accepted to 122 schools staying close to home for college
NBC Bay Area· 17 hours agoOne Oakland high schooler is racking in the college acceptance letters and scholarships. Helms...
ESPN: Scottie Scheffler detained by police before start of PGA Championship
San Jose Mercury News· 1 hour agoWorld No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was detained in handcuffs by police after he tried to drive...
Oakland senior accepted to 120 colleges after immigrating from Uganda
KTVU· 2 days agoA high-school senior about to graduate in Oakland was accepted into 120 colleges around the country....
Oakland A’s make move to shore up pitching staff
San Jose Mercury News· 15 hours agoThe Oakland A’s moved to try and shore up their shorthanded pitching staff Thursday, acquiring right-hander Brandon Bielak from the Houston Astros for...
Madison Heights officials reject Sheetz gas station proposal during contentious meeting
Detroit Free Press· 28 minutes agoSheetz, the Altoona, Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience chain, is facing its latest setback in its bid to expand into Michigan. The Madison Heights City Council this week denied ...
The True Story Behind The Big Cigar
Time via Yahoo News· 49 minutes agoSix days later, Newton knew he had to get out of the U.S. somehow, when he was falsely accused of killing a 17-year-old prostitute. He sought refuge in...
Photos show damage of severe storms that pounded Houston area
Houston Chronicle· 11 hours agoSevere storms caused widespread damage throughout the Houston area Thursday evening, with the...