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Blood test could offer less invasive way to aid Alzheimer’s diagnosis

( Aging Untold ) — A familiar bike ride with her husband became frightening for Kathi Rigby when she suddenly struggled to communicate. “I couldn’t get words from my brain to my mouth,” she said. Rigby was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022. The news, she said, “was like a slap in the fac...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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This walking club for seniors calls members ‘Golden G.O.A.T.s.’

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. ( Aging Untold ) — A walking club for seniors in South Carolina calls itself the “Golden G.O.A.T.s.” The goal of the club is to stay fit and have fun. Members walk up to three miles three days a week. Member joined to walk and be around people “I’ve always...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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Why your metabolism changes as you age — and what you can do now

( Aging Untold ) — Metabolism is how your body makes and uses energy, burns fuel, keeps up strength and recovers from day to day. As we get older, that process can change and affect how we feel and how our bodies function. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said metabo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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InvestigateTV+: Is tracking ALS possible?

( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how better tracking of ALS cases could reveal why more people are getting sick. Then, scammers can get ahold of your address and register it as a front for fake companies. We uncover the risks for homeowners and why off...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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How fake businesses can become a real problem for you

PHOENIX, Az. ( InvestigateTV ) — Imagine your name and home address are used to start a business, but you have nothing to do with it. There are reports of this happening in several states of fraudulent companies registering with random addresses. Experts say it can cause trouble ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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Underwater hockey is growing one player at a time

GREEN BAY, Wis. ( InvestigateTV ) — Inside Green Bay’s Kroc Center, athletes from small towns around the region are joining together to play a sport you probably haven’t heard of: underwater hockey. Peter Covach is president of the Green Bay Underwater Hockey Club. “You’ve got a ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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This artist uses sunlight to burn designs into wood

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( InvestigateTV ) - Billy Keith is a solar artist. He uses sunlight as his tool to create artwork burned directly into wood. “You learn a lot by standing in the sun all day,” Keith said. Keith said he introduces himself as “the sun man,” and his goal is to make mo...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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HIGHLIGHTS: No. 15 Texas Tech outlast West Virginia in a late night showdown

LUBBOCK, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The No. 15 Texas Tech Red Raiders squeak out a 53-48 win over Virginia and remain in contention for the Big 12 Championship. Quarterback Thomas Castellanos had an impressive showing, throwing for 362 yards and five touchdowns. Running back J'Koby Will...

KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)Nov 9, 2026

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FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, November 9th, 2026

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Monday, November 9th, 2026: Isolated showers are forecast Monday morning/afternoon, but they will be spotty. Expect clearing skies and cool temperatures heading into the evening hours! MONDAY We start off Monday morning with some ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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Man dies after deer struck by another car flies into his windshield

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. ( KY3 /Gray News) - A Missouri man died Thursday night after a deer struck by another vehicle flew into his Jeep, authorities said. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol , the crash happened on U.S. Route 40 in Boone County just after 5:45 p.m. Troopers...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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Man accused of driving 100 mph, hitting 3 police cars during high-speed chase

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A North Carolina man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly leading police officers on a high-speed chase, authorities said. The driver, identified as Devin Valdivia, 25, was arrested Saturday, Nov. 7. He faces 10 charges, including fel...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 9, 2026

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Midland woman, 73, dies after being hit by truck on North Big Spring Street

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A 73-year-old Midland woman died after being hit by a Ford F-150 on Saturday afternoon, Midland Police said in a Facebook post . Police responded around 3 p.m. to the 2200 block of North Big Spring Street. Police said Sabina Madrid Flores entered the road ...

KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)Nov 8, 2026