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Water levels at Great Salt Lake drop to historic low

SALT LAKE CITY — The water levels at the Great Salt Lake have hit a historic low, a grim milestone for the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River that comes as a megadrought grips the region. On Saturday, the US Geological Survey announced average daily water levels had dropped about an inch below… Read More: Water levels at Great Salt Lake drop to historic low »

Tommie Smith recounts his historic 1968 Olympics gold with Jalen Rose

I asked my next guest, Tommie Smith, who is arguably one of the bravest athletes of the 20th century, if he listened to music before competitions. His answer was Sam Cooke. That was poignant. Sure, sprinter Tommie Smith was a man of his era. But being born black in 1944 America with unique talents, you… Read More: Tommie Smith recounts his historic 1968 Olympics gold with Jalen… »