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It’s a Wrap

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Oxford museum removes shrunken heads, human remains from display over racism concerns

Oxford museum removes shrunken heads, human remains from display over racism concerns The move comes after the museum felt the exhibits "reinforced racist thinking."

TSA explosives expert called in to examine 'suspicious' item in luggage: 'Could have resulted in a tragic outcome'

TSA explosives expert called in to examine 'suspicious' item in luggage: 'Could have resulted in a tragic outcome' TSA officers were able to find the passenger and safely dispose of the object.

SFGATE: Victims of deadly California wildfire found in cars, roadway

Victims of deadly California wildfire found in cars, roadway Published on September 17, 2020 at 03:21AM by OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A 72-year-old man found dead in a vehicle and two other people discovered on a roadway were among the latest victims of the deadliest wildfire in California this year. Fifteen people were killed last week in the North Complex fire burning about 125 miles (200 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco, and two people remained missing, the Butte County sheriff's office said late Tuesday. DNA testing was used to positively identify 10 of the victims, Sheriff Kory Honea said. They included Jacob Albright, 72, of Feather Falls, whose body was found in a vehicle on a property in the community. The two bodies in the roadway were found in Berry Creek — one about 10 feet from an all-terrain vehicle, the other also near a vehicle, Honea said. One of them was identified as Paul Winer, 68, while the other has not been identified. California Gov. Gavin Newsom sai

SFGATE: LEADING OFF: M's-Giants shift because of fires, Hamels debut

LEADING OFF: M's-Giants shift because of fires, Hamels debut Published on September 16, 2020 at 08:12PM by By The Associated Press A look at what's happening around the majors today: SHIFTED SITE The Mariners and Giants play at Oracle Park after their two-game series in Seattle was postponed because of poor air quality caused by the West Coast wildfires. The teams will now play twice in San Francisco. Forecasters are calling for smoke to reach very unhealthy levels in Western Washington through at least Thursday. There have been smoky skies in the Bay Area, too, but the air quality has remained OK. The Mariners and Oakland split a doubleheader Monday in Seattle. The smoke level reached a level of very unhealthy on the air quality index, even with the roof closed at T-Mobile Park. “I’m a healthy 22-year-old. I shouldn’t be gasping for air or missing oxygen. I’ll leave it at that,” said Jesús Luzardo, who started the opener for the A’s. HAMELS TIME The wait is over for l

Ohio’s secretary of state challenges a court ruling allowing more ballot drop boxes.

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Hurricane Sally Slams the Florida Panhandle With Deluge of Rain

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Trump Scorns His Own Scientists Over Virus Data

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Is TikTok a Music Industry Friend or Troll?

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Officer Who Ordered Police Dog to Bite a Black Man Is Charged With Assault

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Presidentially, Two Parties Is Plenty

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A Welcome Development in the Middle East

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In the Big Ten, Football Gets to Play by Its Own Rules

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Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

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Warning of Russian disinformation, Senate Democrats try to squelch Republicans’ Biden report.

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