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Nation ohio Former officer pleads guilty COLUMBUS — A former police officer in Ohio has pleaded guilty to reckless homicide four years after fatally shooting a Black man in bed. Ricky Anderson entered an Alford plea on Wednesday. It acknowledges there was enough evidence for a ...

Minneapolis shooter had warning signs

MINNEAPOLIS — The man who carried out Wednesday’s deadly shooting in a Minneapolis apartment building had threatened his neighbors, repeatedly showed off his pistol and warned he was planning to shoot people, according to building residents, court documents and law enforcement officials. ...

Trump aims to end tax exemptions for some colleges

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race, a significant escalation in the White House’s campaign to eradicate diversity programs directed at Black, Hispanic and other minority students. The Treasury Department proposed the change Thursday in a new regulation that, if made final, would kick in after May 2027. The rule is broadly aimed at ending any policies or programs that help students because of their race, and it specifically ...

Worried about wife on weight loss meds

Dear Annie: My wife, who is 62, has always been insecure about her weight, even though I’ve never once cared or thought she needed to change anything. A few months ago, she decided on her own to start a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, and she’s doing it under a doctor’s supervision. She’s thrilled with the results so far. I’m happy she’s happy, but I can’t shake the feeling that she’s the guinea pig for a drug that’s still fairly new. What if there are long-term side effects nobody’s caught yet? I’ve mentioned this to her once, and she brushed it off. Am I ...

Kidney function decreases mildly

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a relatively healthy 54-year-old male. My daily medications are 20 mg of lisinopril, 20 mg of atorvastatin, and 145 mg of fenofibrate. I also take a 500-mg dose of naproxen on an as-needed basis for various aches and pains from military-service-related conditions. My naproxen intake varies anywhere from 0-4 doses per week. I exercise regularly and stay hydrated as well. Every six months, I see my primary care physician for a wellness check that includes a blood lipid panel. Over the past few visits, I noticed that my kidney function results indicated a “mild to ...

Horoscope: Thursday, September 3

People, projects and environments captivate your curiosity. Aries (March 21-April 19) With so many answers to the world’s questions but a keystroke away, success secrets should be called “success Googles.” But knowing the answer isn’t the answer — applying it is. The one who can help you do this is the real success secret. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Let each situation tell you what kind of exchange fits. When charity is called for, give with an open heart. When professionalism is called for, charge what it’s worth. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Friends can offer ...