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Recent reports of criminal activity from our local law enforcement agencies.

CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian government official has blamed the animated "Tom and Jerry" series for allegedly spreading a culture of violence.

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

WASHINGTON (AP) — On baby names, at least, divided Americans can generally agree: Emma and Noah are tops.

LONDON (AP) — Boaty McBoatface had captured the public's fancy but British officials said Friday the country's newest polar research vessel will be christened Sir David Attenborough, in honor of the prominent naturalist and broadcaster.

(HealthDay News) -- People may turn to electronic cigarettes thinking they are a healthier alternative to smoking.

(HealthDay News) -- Children need nutritious food to fuel their growing bodies. But as with adults, some kids may eat for emotional reasons, rather than out of hunger.

LODENICE, Czech Republic (AP) — As vinyl records make a global comeback, a little-known Czech company is riding the market surge to establish itself as the world's biggest record manufacturer, with plans to expand in North America and Asia.

WARRI, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian officials say militants attacked a major Chevron oil and gas facility and the U.S.-based multinational says it has shut production there but exports will continue.

BEIJING (AP) — Mining giant Rio Tinto on Friday announced the launch of the next stage of a multibillion-dollar goal and copper mine in Mongolia following delays and political tension over revenue sharing and the foreign role in resource industries.

TOKYO (AP) — Global markets were mostly lower in nervous trading Friday ahead of a closely watched U.S. jobs-report that may influence interest rate decisions and the value of the U.S. dollar.

HONG KONG (AP) — Gucci and its parent company apologized Friday after drawing heavy criticism for warning some Hong Kong shops not to sell paper offerings for the deceased that resembled the fashion brand's luxury products.

KIDMAT ZVI, Golan Heights (AP) — With his wide-brimmed hat, Wrangler jeans and ornate belt buckle, Yehiel Alon could easily pass for one of the Montana ranchers he once worked with. But the 53-year-old is an Israeli cowboy on the…

When Lower Columbia College freshman and two-sport athlete Bailey Hockett was 4 years old, her parents noticed something different about her.

This roundup is from Thursday’s prep events that was inadvertently left out of Friday’s sports section. Woodland left the tying and winning runs in scoring position in the top of the seventh inning as R.A. Long held on for a…

NEW DELHI (AP) — After a Dhaka University professor asked a woman to remove her veil during his class, Muslim extremists called for his death, posting his personal details online along with tips on how to kill. Today, he remains…

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Services ground to a halt in Greece Friday as workers walked off the job at the start of a three-day general strike protesting new bailout austerity measures they say will further reduce incomes, in a sign…

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A U.S.-educated investment banker and the richest Philippine presidential aspirant, Mar Roxas lacks the dramatic life stories of his rivals, including a tough-talking mayor with a public vow to dump criminals in Manila Bay and a…

Just like their girls counterparts in the fall, the milestones Woodland’s boys soccer team has achieved this spring keep racking up.

KAHILTNA GLACIER, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Army helped set up base camp on North America's tallest mountain.

A novelist who was rescued twice from storm-battered sailboats is embarking on a new adventure.

BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at Northeastern University.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two weeks have passed since the bodies of eight family members were found on April 22 at four different homes in Ohio. No arrests have been made, and a motive for the Pike County killings remains…

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea is slowly lifting the curtain on the first full congress of its ruling party since 1980.

Today is Friday, May 6, the 127th day of 2016. There are 239 days left in the year.