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Exposure to mining fossil fuel linked to ALS, new research finds

BECKLEY, West Virginia — A major pollutant from mining fossil fuels has been linked to an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to new research. Longterm exposure to…

John McCarthy October 12, 2025

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Trailer drops for Sydney Sweeney’s fighter biopic ‘Christy’

That's commitment. While many actresses turn to the medical profession to drop pounds quickly for a role, Sydney Sweeney went the opposite route. To play ‘90s super welterweight fighter Christy…

John McCarthy September 14, 2025

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Man sexually assaulted his daughter for 12 years, resulting in the birth of 3 children

A West Virginia father allegedly sexually abused his daughter for over a decade, leading to the birth of three children. Kenneth Ray Cook of Raleigh County allegedly began sexually assaulting…

John McCarthy June 19, 2025

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Blood trail leads to pregnant woman found severely beaten in woods

A pregnant woman was found injured, clinging to life in West Virginia woods after her boyfriend thought he killed her, officials told news outlets. Logan Willis, 21, is accused of…

John McCarthy June 14, 2025