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Flagstaff High School senior Yohanes van Meerten is the number three ranked boys cross country runner in the nation and will compete for national powerhouse University of Oregon next season.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has freed another American, 74-year-old Michigan native Stephen Hubbard, from a Russian prison following a request from President Trump.
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A campaign ad by Republican candidate for Ohio governor Vivek Ramaswamy includes the mother of Democrat Amy Acton. Acton says they've been estranged since she was abused as a child by her stepfather.
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A robust fall storm (currently just off California) will bring periods of rain and thunderstorms to the region over the next couple of days. A wet Wednesday and Thursday are ahead. The setup could lead to some storms becoming severe. NOAA's Storm Prediciton Center has much of the region in a moderate risk for large hail and damaging winds as well as a slight risk for tornadoes. Rainfall amounts will range from 1-3” across the entire region, Flood Watches have been issued from the NWS.
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