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Main headlines for the Wednesday CDN

Here's your preview of Wednesday's paper- County hears about opioid grant progress- Transition coming soon for sixth-grade students- Red Dirt Rangers up next for concert- Crossfit legend to teach class at Resolute Gym- Full obituary for Jerry Ray Fair Sr.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law.In 1937, the government of Germany formed the automobile company that would later be known as Volkswagen.

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At least five dead in explosion

(AP) — A huge explosion rocked a chemical plant in China’s eastern Shandong province around noon Tuesday, killing at least five people and injuring 19, according to state broadcaster CCTV. An additional six people remain missing.

Ten people shot at boat party

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. (AP) — Ten people were shot during a fight that started after a private boat hosting a holiday weekend party arrived at a dock Sunday night on the South Carolina coast, authorities said.No one died in the shooting in Little River around 9:30 p.m.

U.S. measles case count increases slightly to 1,046 cases

(AP) – The U.S. saw a small increase in measles cases last week, an indicator that outbreaks are slowing down, though exposures at a busy airport in Colorado and a Shakira concert in New Jersey are keeping public health experts on their toes.

NPR files lawsuit against Trump over executive order

(AP) — National Public Radio and three of its local stations filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal.

SHERIFF’S REPORT - WEEKEND

Responded to a report of a civil matter in reference to a child custody.Responded to a report of a public intoxication in the 300 block of S. 6th St., Thomas.Responded to a report of assault and battery in the 2000 block of W. Eagle Rd., Weatherford.

Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, dies at age

94NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, an outspoken, gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat who spent nearly five decades on Capitol Hill and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at age 94.