## Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner dies after plunging into empty swimming pool on lawn mower

Authored by cbsnews.com

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner, known for his staunch support for the coal industry and other causes in his Appalachian district, has died after being injured at home last month when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower.

Turner died Tuesday evening after his "hard-fought battle" with injuries sustained in the accident, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said in a statement Wednesday.

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell recalled crossing paths with Turner while back in his home state to survey damage from flooding that swamped parts of eastern Kentucky.

Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner, front, gives a speech, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Frankfort, Ky. Bruce Schreiner / AP.

Turner pushed for pro-coal legislation and other measures aimed at uplifting his Appalachian district, spanning several counties in eastern Kentucky.

House Speaker David Osborne said Wednesday that Turner was an "ardent champion and passionate voice for eastern Kentucky.".

Turner, an attorney, won election to the state Senate in 2020, ousting a Democratic incumbent with the same last name. »

### LeVar Burton Receives Massive Government Honor

Authored by popculture.com

The beloved Reading Rainbow host was one of the 2023 National Humanities Medalists.

For his impact as an actor and literacy advocate, Burton joined an elite group of people who have received the National Humanities Medal.

LeVar Burton has inspired generations of children to love reading, opening their worlds to new neighborhoods, new people, and new ideas. »

### Black Ops 6 hides better audio behind an additional purchase for some reason

Authored by videogamer.com

As the latest release in Activision’s annual blockbuster series, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is another audio and visual treat for fans.

For players looking to get a much better audio solution in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, there is an option to use Spatial Audio.

The “Immerse Gamepack” can then be purchased after a short free trial for Black Ops 6. »

### Salmon Return To Oregon’s Klamath Basin For The First Time Since 1912

Authored by iflscience.com

“I thought, was that a salmon or maybe it was a very large rainbow trout?”.

When Hereford and the team came back the next day, their suspicions were confirmed – multiple Chinook salmon had indeed returned to the river’s basin.

The return of the Chinook salmon to the Klamath Basin in the just under two months since has been welcomed by those who fought for the dams’ removal. »

### Walmart employee found dead inside walk-in bakery oven: Police

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Police in Canada said Tuesday they are investigating after a 19-year-old Walmart employee was found dead inside a store's walk-in bakery oven.

Officers responded to the Walmart -- located in Halifax, Nova Scotia -- on Saturday night after the employee was found dead, police said.

"The woman, who was an employee of the store, was located in a large walk-in oven belonging to the store's bakery department," Halifax Regional Police said in an update on Tuesday. »

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