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Morgan Hines USA TODAY Published 11:01 AM EDT Aug 10, 2019 For nearly three decades, researchers including archaeologists, historians and DNA experts have been investigating the identity of a Connecticut vampire. And now they have new information, a name: John Barber.  Barber's newly-discovered identity helps answer lingering questions about the mysterious case of a man who died of tuberculosis in the early 1800s and was uncovered more than a century-and-a-half later as a mutilated corpse. History suggests Barber's family or neighbors suspected he had become a vampire in death. Their efforts to kill John Barber, the vampire, set in motion a mystery that would span generations. Nick Bellantoni, emeritus Connecticut state archaeologist and anthropology professor at the University of Connecticut, told USA TODAY that he has been on this case since the "vampire" was found in 1990. "Some kids were playing at a gravel … [Read more...] about New England ‘vampire’ identified using DNA evidence

From staff and wire reports Published 12:25 AM EDT Apr 30, 2019 Alabama Birmingham: The city is considering mobile grocery stores to fill a gap in residential areas where healthy food options aren’t available. WBRC-TV reports that the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama already operates a truck that sells fruit, fresh vegetables and dairy products in so-called food deserts. City leaders are considering a plan to expand such offerings as part of an initiative by Mayor Randall Woodfin. Mobile stores wouldn’t be allowed on vacant lots, and they couldn’t operate within 1,000 feet of stores that sell similar food items. They could set up shop in commercial area and neighborhoods. The city says about 70% of residents live in areas that don’t have stores offering healthy food. The problem is getting worse with store closings in recent years. Alaska Anchorage: A minister is leading an effort to help an impoverished Native village create a new economy with the … [Read more...] about News from around our 50 states