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Country legend Dolly Parton remembers Tina Turner: 'Roll on Tina'

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Queen of country music Dolly Parton is paying tribute to the late Tina Turner. Dolly tweeted “Now she’s rollin’ rollin’ on to glory. Roll on Tina. We will always love you!” following thenews of Turner's death this week. This message was also shared by Dolly on Instagram. Tina Turner, known as the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll, died at the age of 83 in her home near Zurich, Switzerland. Read More...

House votes to pass bill expanding antisemitism definition as college protests continue

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WASHINGTON (TND) — The House voted to pass a bill providing a broader definition of antisemitism in discrimination cases on Wednesday. The vote taking place as college protests have crippled campuses nationwide. The proposal, which passed 320-91 with some bipartisan support, would codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’sdefinition of antisemitism in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a federal anti-discrimination law that bars discrimination based on shared ancestry, ethnic characteristics or national origin. Read More...

Oregon utility companies may shut off power for some due to wildfire danger

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — People in areas at high risk for wildfires in the Portland, Ore. metro area are bracing for potential power shutoffs this weekend. Portland General Electric (PGE) says they may have to shut off power in 10 areas in the metro area because of concerns about high winds knocking trees and branches into power lines, which may spark a fire in the hot and dry conditions. So we look at public safety power shutoffs as a last resort safety measure, it is one of the tools we use to help mitigate the risk of wildfire involving our system,” said PGE spokesperson Andrea Platt. Read More...

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