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- They’re cute, cuddly and coming to America: China’s newest panda diplomats headed for Washington
They’re cute, cuddly and coming to America: China’s newest panda diplomats headed for Washington -Two giant pandas are on their way from China to Washington’s National Zoo, kicking off a much-awaited return of the beloved bears to the American capital.
- 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Washington County shooting, VSP says
1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Washington County shooting, VSP says -Police said they believe the shooting was an isolated, targeted event. No one is currently in custody.
- Severe winds cut short this year's Stowe Foliage Arts Festival
Severe winds cut short this year's Stowe Foliage Arts Festival -Giant tents were flattened, with metal pins uprooted and hundreds of merchandise items ruined.
- Vendors strive to recover following Stowe Arts Festival cancellation
Vendors strive to recover following Stowe Arts Festival cancellation -After the abrupt cancellation of the Stowe Arts Festival due to powerful winds, vendors are now focused on bouncing back, as events like this are crucial for their yearly revenue.
- Officials: Two men charged after posing as utility workers in deadly Michigan home invasion
Officials: Two men charged after posing as utility workers in deadly Michigan home invasion -“This was a gruesome attack on an elderly couple in their home,” prosecutors said.
- Clock is ticking to secure ballot before general election in November
Clock is ticking to secure ballot before general election in November -One-on-one with Vermont secretary of state, answering questions ahead of the polls.
- Retired firefighter recalls Smokey Bear balloon crash 20 years later
Retired firefighter recalls Smokey Bear balloon crash 20 years later -It's been 20 years since Smokey Bear, a hot air balloon, struck a 670-foot radio tower west of New Mexico's Balloon Fiesta Park.
- Community members learn about native traditions in Brattleboro
Community members learn about native traditions in Brattleboro -Members of the Elnu Abenaki tribe showed traditional craftsmanship and music at the event.
- Swing-state election officials move aggressively to guard against a repeat of 2020's disruptions
Swing-state election officials move aggressively to guard against a repeat of 2020's disruptions -But as Election Day draws near, state officials say they have moved aggressively to guard against any disruptions in what polls show could be another nail-biter election.
- Williston select board tables F-35 motion
Williston select board tables F-35 motion -Williston's select board delays a decision on F-35 jets due to the budget season.
- 38 Special, Loverboy to perform at 2025 Champlain Valley Fair
38 Special, Loverboy to perform at 2025 Champlain Valley Fair -38 Special is known for several hit songs, including "Hold on Loosely" and "Caught Up In You," among others, while Loverboy is best known for their hit 1981 song "Working for the Weekend."
- Dirty soda shops want to be the next Starbucks
Dirty soda shops want to be the next Starbucks -The beverages are ingrained into Mormon culture, but thanks to social media, influencers and a new reality television show based in Utah, the sugary drinks are becoming more and more mainstream.
- Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further
Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further -During his first term as president, Donald Trump tested the limits of how he could use the military to achieve policy goals
- Police recover body following presumed drowning in Williamstown, VT
Police recover body following presumed drowning in Williamstown, VT -Troopers said they believe the body they recovered belongs to 30-year-old Steven Jones of Brookfield, who was last seen on Sunday afternoon in Rood Pond in Williamstown.
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