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How rescued hiker survived days in the wilderness

Searchers describe racing through dark, dangerous terrain to save him. source

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New developments in the murder of Arkansas state senator

Linda Collins-Smith’s colleague and close friend has been arrested in connection with her murder; Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell is expected to enter a plea in court…

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Politician’s friend, former staffer charged in her murder

Rebecca Lynn O’Donnell is charged in the death of former Arkansas state Sen. Linda Collins Smith, who was found shot to death on June 4….

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Fiance of suspect in ex-state senator’s murder speaks out

Tim Loggains told ABC News that he and his fiance, Becky Lynn O’Donnell, have no idea why she was arrested for the murder of her…

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A police officer was shot and killed while in his squad car in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Police say that the 27-year-old officer, Stephen Carr, was waiting for his partner when the killer opened fire. source

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Fire chief donates kidney to save life of friend’s teen daughter

Gerald Ezell of Arkansas was welcomed home after the surgery by the baseball team he coaches; the teen – Sidney Burnett – is back home…

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2 officers wounded in Walmart shootout

Witnesses said the alleged gunman was “talking out of his head and making threats” before he opened fire in the Arkansas store. source

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Biden projected to win Arkansas primary | ABC News

Former Vice President Joe Biden is projected to win in Arkansas in the Democratic presidential primary. FULL SUPER TUESDAY RESULTS COVERAGE HERE: https://abcnews.go.com/Elections #JoeBiden #Arkansas…

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All but 8 states have issued a stay-at-home order to combat COVID-19

The governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, discusses his decision to not issue a stay-at-home order. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch…

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Many Americans defy social distancing as country approaches grim milestone

At least 11 states are reporting increases in new COVID-19 cases, including Arkansas, which is apparently going through a second peak. source

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‘We need to look at a greater use of Defense Production Act’ for testing: Hutchinson | ABC News

George Stephanopoulos interviews Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #AsaHutchinson #Arkansas source

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New record: 50,000-plus coronavirus cases in 1 day

Twenty-two states are pausing or rolling back reopening plans. ABC’s Megan Tevrizian has the new details. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP…

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Gov. Hutchinson on masks: ‘Example needs to be set by our national leadership’ | ABC News

Rep. Donna Shalala, D-Fla., Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., and Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colo., are interviewed on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #COVID19 #Mask #Coronavirus source

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Arkansas governor explains why he skipped RNC

Asa Hutchinson talks about his decision to stay home to deal with the hurricane, schools reopening and COVID-19. source

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Activists go to mostly white community to engage in discussions about race, outreach | Nightline

Aaron Clarke said he went to Harrison, Arkansas, which is near the KKK’s headquarters, to reach out to those who don’t understand the racial protests…

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Woman with white supremacist tattoo gets it covered up as part of path to redemption

Jeremiah Hirsch, a tattoo artist in Virginia covers tattoos associated with racism for free. Andrea Einhaus, who had an iron cross on her back, had…

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Arkansas Passes Bill To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Youth | NBC News NOW

Arkansas passed a bill banning gender-affirming care for trans youth. The legislation would ban access to things like reversible puberty blockers and hormones. The deputy…

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Black Santa hate mail draws backlash

North Little Rock, Arkansas, resident Chris Kennedy discusses how his community rallied around his family after he received a letter attacking his Christmas display that…

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Federal authorities ramp up efforts to arrest Capitol rioters

Richard Barnett, the man photographed with his feet on Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s desk, was arrested Friday in Arkansas on multiple federal charges. Authorities expect more…

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How Arkansas Ban On Transition-Related Care Will Affect Minors | NBC News NOW

Arkansas is the first state to ban gender-confirming medical treatment for transgender minors. State lawmakers overrode a veto from the state’s Republican governor. NBC News’…

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