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Obituaries

Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies after 31 record-setting years in Congress

September 29, 2023

The California Democratic Senator has died at 90 years old. She was the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history and had planned to retire at the end of her term.

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Dianne Feinstein, longest serving woman in the Senate, has died at 90

September 29, 2023

Feinstein suddenly became the mayor of San Francisco when two other officials were assassinated. Later she was elected to the U.S. Senate after male senators grilled Anita Hill in public hearings.

Business

The strike against automakers by members of the UAW hits the 2 week mark

September 29, 2023

History casts a long shadow over workers on strike at the UAW. For a third-generation autoworker, the unions demands from automakers feels personal.

National

Coast Guard advocates aim to avoid a repeat of the last government shutdown

September 29, 2023

The last time the government shut down, members of the U.S. Coast Guard lined up at food pantries — while they worked without being paid. The previous government shutdown last 35 days.

Animals

A Philadelphia Phillies fan was refused entry into the ballpark. Why?

September 29, 2023

The fan's support animal was not a service dog, and the Phillies have a rule about that. The fan's support animal happened to be 5' long alligator named Wally.

Music News

The hills are alive with the sound of — new music

September 29, 2023

Nearly 60 years after the release of the film The Sound of Music, Craft Records has announced a new edition of its soundtrack. The album will feature 11 unreleased takes from the original cast.

Law

Parents of the founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX face their own legal troubles

September 29, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried, ex-head of FTX goes on trial next week accused of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history. Bankman-Fried's parents are now facing legal problems of their own.

Health

Some 75,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente near a nationwide walkout

September 29, 2023

There's one more round of in-person bargaining on Friday — the last chance to avoid a strike before the contract expires Saturday. Workers are represented by 12 local unions, from coast to coast.

Health

Americans are urged to get vaccinated against 3 major respiratory viruses

September 29, 2023

Public health experts are urging people to take advantage of the fact that this year, for the first time, vaccines are available for three major respiratory viruses: flu, COVID and RSV.

Europe

Recent coups in Africa have an effect on at least 1 country in Europe: France

September 29, 2023

A series of coups in Francophone Africa has led to French troops and diplomats being expelled from their former colonies.

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State And Regional News From CapRadio

Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies after 31 record-setting years in Congress

Dianne Feinstein, longest serving woman in the Senate, has died at 90

The strike against automakers by members of the UAW hits the 2 week mark

Coast Guard advocates aim to avoid a repeat of the last government shutdown

A Philadelphia Phillies fan was refused entry into the ballpark. Why?

The hills are alive with the sound of — new music

Parents of the founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX face their own legal troubles

Some 75,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente near a nationwide walkout

Americans are urged to get vaccinated against 3 major respiratory viruses

Recent coups in Africa have an effect on at least 1 country in Europe: France

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