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Celine Dion performs for 1st time since ‘stiff-person’ diagnosis: What is the disease?
At the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Celine Dion appeared atop the Eiffel Tower in her first performance since revealing her diagnosis with a rare disease known as stiff-person syndrome.
How you can help people affected by Borel Fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As the Borel Fire ravages the Kern River canyon and forcing people to evacuate, you may be wondering what you can do. There are ways you can help those survivors. First, a cash donation to the Red Cross goes a long way. That money goes to meals, clothing, medical help and […]
FBI director stirs controversy with Trump bullet skepticism
FBI Director Christopher Wray kicked a hornet’s nest with remarks this week casting doubt on former President Trump’s claims that he was hit by a bullet in his July 13 assassination attempt. Speaking before the House Judiciary Committee, Wray said that “with respect to former President Trump, there’s some question about whether or not it’s […]
Paris Olympics kicks off with ambitious outdoor opening ceremony
Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy along the Seine River.
Bakersfield PD searches for man suspected of robbing Happy Mart
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of robbing the Happy Mart on Taft Highway. Police say the man allegedly walked into the Happy Mart located at 3221 Taft Highway on June 3 and brandished a firearm before demanding money. Bakersfield police describe […]
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