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Aid approval brings Ukraine closer to replenishing troops struggling to hold front lines
Approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a $61 billion package for Ukraine puts the country a step closer to getting an infusion of new firepower. But the clock is ticking.
Work starts on bullet train rail line from Sin City to the City of Angels
A $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started construction. Monday's ceremony in Las Vegas drew U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg along with local and Brightline West company officials. The company plans to have trains running …
Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
The Supreme Court is allowing a soccer promoter’s antitrust lawsuit to go forward against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body’s policy of not permitting a country to host league matches involving teams from other countries. Monday's order leaves in a place a fed…
Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza finding healing, hope on Israel’s amputee soccer team
Israel’s national amputee soccer teamoffers playersa chance to be “normal” again — and the healing powers of sport.
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds talks new album 'Loom' — 'Heavy concepts but playful at the same time'
The ambiguity of Imagine Dragons’ next album starts from the cover. Two figures stand in the distance separated by a dawning sun. Or is it setting? Lead singer and songwriter Dan Reynolds, who dreamed it up, sees it both ways. From the paranoid, slightly demented hip-hop-rock opening song “W…
Walmart, M.D.: Why the world’s largest retailer wants to be America’s doctor
Walmart is venturing into health care, with in-store clinics in six states the retailer says offer accessible, affordable and convenient primary care services.
Photos: Notable deaths in 2024
Here's a look back at the entertainers, leaders, athletes and other notable people we've said goodbye to so far in 2024.
Climate crisis to slash world incomes by nearly a fifth, some $38 trillion a year, by 2049, study warns
Climate change will cause massive economic damages within the next 25 years in almost every nation, a new study warns. But acting now could turn the financial “doomsday” around.
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Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid 'pointless plastic'
Nature wraps bananas and oranges in peels. But in some modern supermarkets, they’re bagged or wrapped in plastic too. For Judith Enck, that’s the epitome of pointless plastic.
See local officers raise money for Lee County Special Olympics during Cops on Top
Officers from the Auburn Police Department, Opelika Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff's Office team up with the Lee County Special Olympics to raise money for local athletes during Cops on Top at local Kroger stores on Friday, April 19, 2024.
'Great bravery and resolve.' Reaction to the death of Terry Anderson, AP reporter held hostage
A courageous correspondent who reported from the world’s trouble spots. A supporter of humanitarian causes. A good friend. Those were among the reactions to the death of Terry Anderson, the former chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press. Anderson was one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was abducted from Lebanon in 1985 and held for almost seven years. Anderson, 76, died Sunday in Greenwood Lake, New York, of complications from recent heart surgery.
Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals after Lahaina wildfire amplifies Maui housing crisis
An acute housing shortage hitting fire survivors on the Hawaiian island of Maui is squeezing out residents even as they try to overcome the loss of loved ones, their homes and their community. The situation is prompting state lawmakers to consider giving counties the authority to phase out vacation rentals. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green got so frustrated about the large number of short-term rentals that he blurted an expletive during a news conference. The deadly wildfire in August burned the core of Lahaina’s residential housing stock. Neighborhoods spared by the fire have a high percentage of vacation rentals.
Israeli strikes on Rafah kill 22, mostly children; U.S. to impose sanctions on unit of Israeli military.
Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes on Gaza's southern city of Rafah killed 22 people. The dead include 18 children.
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See local officers raise money for Lee County Special Olympics during Cops on Top
Officers from the Auburn Police Department, Opelika Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff's Office team up with the Lee County Special Olympics to raise money for local athletes during Cops on Top at local Kroger stores on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Historical homes you can own in the Opelika area
Here are some Opelika homes with history that you might be able to call your own.
Opelika neighbors: Obituaries for April 21
Read through the obituaries published today in Opelika-Auburn News.
Newly constructed houses you can buy in Opelika
Check out modern homes in new communities around Opelika
It's the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's. Why is is it off to a slow start?
The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s hit the U.S. market over a year ago, but sales have lagged and diagnosis and treatment remain complicated. Major hospital systems have taken months to iron out plans to administer Leqembi, which requires regular infusions and imaging scans. Some health insurers have rejected coverage, and doctors expect that some patients will hesitate to take Leqembi. Doctors say it will take years to learn more about how the drug works outside the controlled studies that led to its approval. In the meantime, they say much work must be done to improve diagnosis.
Body of missing Alabama mother found; boyfriend in custody
A two-day search for a missing Alabama mother of four has ended after her body was found in southwest Birmingham. Al.com reports the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Birmingham Police Department’s Crime Reduction Team found 40-year-old Nakita Davidson’s remains on Friday. Davidson was allegedly kidnapped by her boyfriend, 37-year-old Cedric Robertson, early Thursday, following a wreck near Elmwood Cemetery. A witness told investigators they saw Robertson shoot a woman before putting her into the trunk of her car. Authorities say the victim was found slain in the vehicle Friday. U.S. Marshals captured Robertson Friday at an abandoned house in southwest Birmingham. He faces a charge of first-degree kidnapping but more charges are expected.
NJ geology expert discusses aftermath of state's 4.8 magnitude earthquake
Meteorologist Joe Martucci from our weather team spoke with Jeff Webber, Associate Professor of Geology at Stockton University in New Jersey about the April 5 Earthquake. NJ experiences earthquake, but not usually this strong.
How family, a dog and a degree helped a South Sioux City native battle back from a crash
Since Nov. 11, 2023, Angie Lopez has been recovering from a traumatic brain injury and broken bones. "We 110% believe that was the turning point for Angie, when she felt her dog," Alex Lopez said of his sister. "It seemed like every day after she saw her dog, it was a reason for her to get going."
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Crime
Missing 36-year-old woman found safe, Opelika police say
Rhonda Michelle Larimore has been found safe, authorities said on Friday.
Student arrested after police find gun in vehicle at Opelika High, OPD says
Opelika City Schools said there is no active threat to students or staff. Everyone is safe.
Man accused of leading Auburn police into high-speed case with teen in car
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Columbus woman charged with human trafficking in Opelika
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Politics
Opelika City Council votes against institutional rezoning for the Renfro House
"Changing this to institutional would then also open up that other can of worms we've been worried about," Ward 5 Councilman Todd Rauch said.
Lee County Commission answers questions about Phase 2 of broadband project
The Lee County Commission provided an update to the Phase 1 broadband internet grant projects and answered questions regarding the Phase 2 projects and what will come next.
Opelika leaders honor first responders who saved unconscious woman found outside of store
"They saved the life of an individual that, without proper and prompt action, would otherwise have been lost. We thank you,"Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller said.
Council approves amendment to add over 100 homes near Fox Run Village
That amended development plan is a mixed residential development, consisting of 43 single-family homes and 90 twin homes and it will create an extension of Fox Run Village.
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