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Dave Chappelle hosts Dayton, Ohio benefit concert

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted a benefit concert in Dayton, Ohio on Sunday, for the survivors and families of victims of the recent mass shooting in that city. Celebrities including Jon Stewart and Stevie Wonder joined Chappelle on stage. (Aug. 26)

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Chocolate skews marijuana potency tests

Pot brownies may be stronger than you think. A new study finds chocolate appears to interfere with the ability to measure THC, the high-inducing chemical in marijuana. That means THC levels on some cannabis product labels may not be accurate. (Aug. 26)…

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Los Angeles-area fire spurs evacuation orders

Crews are fighting an Los Angeles-area brush fire that prompted evacuation orders in a Glendale neighborhood and nearby freeways. The Los Angeles Fire Department said Sunday no injuries or structure damage were immediately reported. (Aug. 26)

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Today in History for August 26th

Highlights of this day in history: American women gain the right to vote, as the U.S. Constitution’s 19th Amendment takes effect; Investigators pinpoint the cause of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster; Aviator Charles Lindbergh dies. (Aug. 26)

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Today in History for August 25th

Highlights of this day in history: Paris liberated during World War II; A first swim across the English Channel; Actor Sean Connery, composer Leonard Bernstein, and musician Elvis Costello born; Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ released. (Aug. 25)