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Russian military moving heavy artillery into Ukraine

In an act of bold escalation, the Russian military has begun moving troops and heavy fighting equipment into Ukraine to help pro-Russian rebels who have been losing ground to the Ukrainian army. NATO satellites have captured even more evidence to confirm Russia’s military presence. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source

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Another plane diverted due to seat recline fight

An American Airlines jet flying from Miami to Paris diverted to Boston Wednesday after a passenger got upset over a reclined seat. A similar incident happened earlier this week on a United Airlines flight. Anthony Mason reports. Source

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Ransomware attacks are targeting schools

Newhall School District superintendent Jeff Pelzel explains how his schools recovered from a ransomware attack that hit while students were in virtual classrooms at the height of the pandemic. Source

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Bruce Springsteen working on a picture book

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen is showing off his versatility by working on a picture book for kids. Plus, Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane are back together on the Broadway stage in the play “It’s Only a Play.” Suzanne Marques reports in this Eye on Entertainment. Source

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U.S. to begin testing experimental Ebola vaccine

The National Institutes of Health will start testing an experimental Ebola vaccine on healthy patients next week. Plus, researchers found that delivering an electric current to the brain can help improve memory. Alison Harmelin reports on the day’s top health news. Source

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Back-to-school tips for an easier bedtime

Dr. Sanjeev Kothare, director of the Pediatric Sleep Program at NYU Langone Medical Center, shares advice to help parents get their kids into a normal sleep schedule after summer break Source

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Brain-eating amoeba detected in Louisiana

The local government in St. Bernard’s Parish has been attempting to cleanse the water supply for roughly three weeks. State health officials are now requiring more chlorine be put in the water. Health officials emphasize that you cannot be infected from drinking water. WWL’s Thanh Truong reports. Source

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Ebola cases could top 20,000, experts say

The World Health Organization released new estimates for the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa, saying that the number of cases could exceed 20,000. The United Nations has launched a $489 million initiative to help combat the disease, which has killed more than 1,500 people. Tina Kraus reports. Source

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