โHuge reliefโ: Locals applaud bill that expands health care for 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans
Veterans in Northeast Florida are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. Senate voted 86-11 to pass a bipartisan bill to expand health care benefits for nearly 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their military service.
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The Southern Italian Deli Is Now Open
One would think if you do one thing good, you would ride it out and coast on that greatness...especially when it comes to food.ย Not the team from Cuginoโs Sausage Co.ย They recently launched The Southern Italian Deli.ย With a name like that, you might assume they are heavy into pastas, Italian sandwiches, etc.ย You would be incorrect.ย Chris and his team have crafted a menu of their favorites along with a deli counter that invites customers to come in to sit awhile, eat a lot and have some good conversation.ย I dropped by the deli to sample some of their tasty creations.ย So buttery!!!
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Take A Snack Break at Jacksonville Soft Pretzels! | River City Live
Rance often says he is never let, whenever he shows upโฆitโs right on time.ย Silly phrasing, but it fits our visit to Jax Soft Pretzels.ย We missed National Soft Pretzel Day, but when we walked into the quick serve restaurant and learned about the wide and varied menu Chris and his team offered, we realized we arrived right on time.ย Rance Adams spoke with Chris about how the restaurant came to be, his love of soft pretzels and all the things the menu has now and will soon include.
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Reynolds, Odunze receive US call-ups but not Hoppe
(Laurence Griffiths/Pool via AP)CHICAGO โ Defender Bryan Reynolds received his first call-up to the U.S. national team after the 19-year-old made his debut for Roma last weekend. Chituru Odunze, an 18-year-old goalkeeper with Leicester, also could debut in exhibitions against Jamaica on March 25 at Wiener Neustadt, Austria, or three days later at Northern Ireland. Forward Matthew Hoppe, who has scored five goals for Schalke this season, was not called in for a possible debut. Germany), Luca de la Torre (Heracles, Netherlands), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy), Yunus Musah (Valencia, Spain), Owen Otasowie (Wolverhampton, England). Forwards: Daryl Dike (Barnsley, England), Nicholas Gioacchini (Caen, France), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea, England), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen, Germany), Tim Weah (Lille, France).
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All-Star guard Chris Paul sent to Suns in blockbuster trade
A person with knowledge of the situation says All-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic young scorers in fellow All-Star Devin Booker. The Phoenix Suns werenโt deterred. โWe are excited to welcome Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to Phoenix,โ Suns general manager James Jones said. That trade, along with the Paul trade, could give the Thunder as many as 17 first-round picks in the next seven drafts. The trade reunites him with Suns coach Monty Williams; Paul played for Williams in 2010-11 when Williams was in his first season coaching the New Orleans Hornets.
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Veteran police lieutenant who died with COVID-19 honored at service
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A celebration of life was held Saturday for Lt. Chris Cunningham, a 22-year veteran of the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office who died after weeks in the hospital battling the coronavirus. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescues Honor Guard played bagpipes as a processional made of the clergy, family and friends entered the service. Can we give praise for the life this man lived?A parade of speakers remembered Cunningham as a family man who dedicated his life to public service. Chris fought for his family; he fought for his country; he fought for the city. On the dreadful day when Chris was dispatched to heaven and received his last call for service, it hurt us.Images of Chris Cunningham his family shared with News4Jax

This Is Nuts! Squirrels Pack More Than 200 Walnuts Under Hood of Woman's Car
Chris Persic's truck, only 2 months old, was headed for the shop. The now-viral image shows mounds of dead grass and more than 200 walnuts covering the engine of her KIA sedan. Meanwhile, at the dealership where Chris' truck was being examined, it turned out that squirrels had chewed through a wire going to the engine. "My car had dents in the hood," Chris said, referring to falling walnuts. Friday morning, Chris found another clump of dead grass on the engine of his wife's car.

Debbie Harry Says She Wants This 'Deuce' Actress to Play Her in a Movie (Exclusive)
"I don't know if there was that kind of [instant] connection," Harry details about meeting Stein during a show. Harry explains that she doesn't necessarily know if that was a "rock bottom" moment for them and their drug use. Meanwhile, in Face It, Harry says that she can't put the blame on Stein for their drug use. "She volunteered [to play Harry]. "I don't know," Harry says.

'Bachelor in Paradise': Here's Who Got Engaged!
Three couples decided to take their relationships to the next level on Tuesday's season six finale of Bachelor in Paradise... but it wasn't without some drama. The six-time Bachelor franchise star decided he wanted this season to be his last -- so he got down on one knee. Dylan and HannahAfter that Wells and Blake drama at the beginning of Paradise, Hannah decided that Dylan was the man for her. On Tuesday's finale, Demi and Kristian decided to cement their love for each other, and Demi proposed! 'Bachelor in Paradise': Blake Says He's Still Going to Stagecoach in First Post Since Caelynn Bombshell

Dad Surprised by Janet Jackson Still Can't Believe He Met Her
A Janet Jackson superfan was left stunned and speechless when the queen of pop surprised him as he was singing her praises after the concert. Jackson embraced Keith Strawder Sr. from behind as he raved about his experience following her Las Vegas concert over the weekend. She walked up behind me and whispers her sweet soft voice in my ear and puts her hands on my shoulder, Strawder of Houston told InsideEdition.com. It hasnt returned yet.Strawder explained that hes been a huge fan of Jackson ever since she started her musical career. The video they shared on social media of their dads heartwarming reaction quickly went viral and even gained the interest of Jackson and her team.

Chris Hemsworth Flaunts His Chiseled Abs With Brother Liam in Australia: Pics!
Chris Hemsworth, 35, and Liam Hemsworth, 29, were spotted out and about in Australia on Monday, stripping out of their wetsuits as they returned from a surf session in Byron Bay. Not only did the sexy siblings appear shirtless, showing off their chiseled abs and impeccable biceps, but the two were also photographed smiling and laughing as the paparazzi snapped their pics. Fans who saw Avengers: Endgame know that Chris went to great lengths to transform himself into "Fat Thor," after the script called for his character to become overweight and despondent in the years following Thanos' defeat. Chris wore a fat suit during those specific scenes to give his figure the appearance of a growing beer belly which, unsurprisingly, received mixed reviews. For a fun segment on Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last month, Chris shared a never-before-seen video of himself in costume on the Endgame set.

Chris Kraft, NASA's first flight director, dies at 95
Chris Kraft is seen here at his flight director console in the Mission Control Center during Gemini-Titan V flight simulation. Chris Kraft, NASA's first flight director, died Monday, two days after the agency celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, according to a NASA. "America has truly lost a national treasure today with the passing of one of NASA's earliest pioneers -- flight director Chris Kraft," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in a statement. He was a pioneer in his field and created the the concept of NASA's Mission Control. In 2011, NASA named its Building 30 Mission Control Center at the Johnson Space Center in his honor, "Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., Mission Control Center."

The 20 most important Jaguars for 2019 season: No 16 Chris Conley
Associated PressJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Over the next 20 days, News4Jax will count down the 20 most important figures to the Jaguars' success in the 2019 season. Chris Conley signed with the Jaguars with the hope of proving something. In a limited role in Kansas City, the wide receiver caught five touchdowns in 2018. That equals the number Dede Westbrook led the Jaguars with last season. They were in Kansas City together during the 2016 season. Jaguars WR coach Keenan McCardell on Conley being a natural fit with QB Nick Foles: Theyve played together before in the past.