Grinch makes off with violinist’s instrument
Click here for updates on this story ALBANY, Georgia (Albany Herald ) — The Good Life City has a Grinch with an…
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Texarkana College offering bladesmithing courses
Click here for updates on this story TEXARKANA, TX (KTBS) — For thousand of years, knives have been crafted using the…
Continue Reading Honolulu Police arrest 35-year-old man during raid at one of two illegal game rooms in Kalihi
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV ) — Honolulu police arrested a 35-year-old man on several…
Continue Reading Boko Haram kills at least seven in Christmas Eve attack in Nigeria, local official says
At least seven people were killed in a Boko Haram attack on the majority-Christian village of Pemi in Nigeria’s Borno state on Christmas Eve, a…
Continue Reading Illinois non-profit reaches more than 300 families with free meals, books
Click here for updates on this story ROCK ISLAND, IL (WQAD) — Spring Forward distributed more than 2,000 books and 800…
Continue Reading Court documents shed new light on murder of TN UPS employee
Click here for updates on this story WATERBURY, Connecticut (WFSB ) — The man accused of killing his co-worker on the…
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Execution date of only woman on federal death row on hold, potentially into the Biden administration
The only woman on the federal death row may see her execution date pushed to when the administration of President-elect Joe Biden takes over, after a…
Continue Reading More than 100 vehicles vandalized in Lycoming County, PA
Click here for updates on this story MONTOURSVILLE, Pennsylvania (WNEP ) — Maya Wilbourn of Williamsport was on social…
Continue Reading ‘Meter Buster Christmas Display’ makes dreams come true in Lancaster, PA
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER, Pennsylvania (WPMT ) — With the windy wet weather that is in the…
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Russian police raid home of opposition activist Lyubov Sobol, Navalny says
Police raided the home of Russian activist Lyubov Sobol, a close ally of opposition leader Alexey Navalny, early Friday and took her in for…
Continue Reading Retail shops report increase in foot traffic on Christmas Eve
Click here for updates on this story KITV (KITV) — Some people spent Christmas Eve to find the perfect present before…
Continue Reading Queen Elizabeth says ‘you are not alone’ in annual Christmas speech
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has commended frontline workers for their efforts during the pandemic, expressing during her annual Christmas…
Continue Reading Police: Suspect sold $7K worth of stolen coins to Beaverton shop after armed robbery in Tualatin
Click here for updates on this story TUALATIN, Oregon (KPTV ) — Tualatin police are asking for the public’s help…
Continue Reading Two gravestones with swastikas removed from veterans cemetery in Texas
Two headstones inscribed with Nazi swastikas that mark the graves of German prisoners of war have been removed from a veteran’s cemetery in…
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Joe Biden bets on old allies to help him confront new crises
President-elect Joe Biden is leaning on familiar faces and old allies from his decades in public life as he builds an administration that will…
Continue Reading Council Bluffs WWII Vet awarded French medal for X-Mas
Click here for updates on this story COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA (WOWT) — A special gift delivered on this Christmas Eve to a…
Continue Reading Explosion in Nashville is believed to be an intentional act, police say
Officials believe that a Christmas morning explosion in downtown Nashville was an intentional act, according to a Metro Nashville Police spokesman.…
Continue Reading How Trump won the economic message battle
President Donald Trump has always liked to talk about how strong the economy was under his watch. Although judging a president’s economic…
Continue Reading Texas hospital spreads joy in the NICU by dressing newborns in Christmas sweaters
Over two dozen Texas babies celebrated the holiday in style this year, sporting handmade Christmas sweaters during their stay at the hospital. The…
Continue Reading Explosion in Nashville is ‘linked to vehicle,’ police say
Police and fire officials are on the scene of an explosion in Nashville this Christmas morning, according to a spokeswoman for the Nashville Fire…
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Hip-hop singer John ‘Ecstasy’ Fletcher from ’80s hip-hop group Whodini dead at 56
John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, founder of the 1980s hip-hop group Whodini, died Wednesday at 56, according to a statement released by his…
Continue Reading Explosion in Nashville is an ‘active scene,’ fire department says
Police and fire officials are on the scene of an explosion in Nashville this Christmas morning, according to a spokeswoman for the Nashville Fire…
Continue Reading One person is dying from Covid-19 every 10 minutes in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County public health officials reported 148 new Covid-19 deaths on Thursday, the second day in a row that the county reported its highest…
Continue Reading Nashville Fire responding to explosion on Second Avenue North
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Nashville Fire is responding an explosion on Second Ave.…
Continue Reading Local company works with Air Force to save lives on the battlefield
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — A local company has joined forces with the Air Force to…
Continue Reading Police officers provide special gift for family who had car, presents stolen
Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, KS (KCTV) — The Overland Park Police Department and Overland Park…
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Nearly a million people flew in America on Christmas Eve
After air travel broke a pandemic record on Wednesday, the TSA says it screened 846,520 people at airports nationwide on Thursday. The Christmas Eve…
Continue Reading Five people shot and killed across St. Louis on Christmas Eve
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — Five men were shot and killed in three separate incidents…
Continue Reading St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station open to visitors on Christmas Day
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — While a number of events have been postponed or canceled…
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Kaitlyn Bristowe, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ champion, has Covid-19
Kaitlyn Bristowe, the recently crowned champion of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” and her boyfriend Jason Tartick have Covid-19,…
Continue Reading Pope Francis calls on countries to share Covid-19 vaccines in Christmas message
Pope Francis used his Christmas message to say that coronavirus vaccines must be available for all, and pleaded with states to cooperate in the race…
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Should you skip or keep your workout if you’re sick? Here’s how to tell
As a personal trainer and yoga and Pilates instructor, I like to provide a wide variety of exercises and workouts that people can do regardless of…
Continue Reading This is how astronauts celebrate Christmas and other holidays in space
The holidays may look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but they will still happen — even in space. The International Space…
Continue Reading Local churches adjusting Christmas mass during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story Fenton, MI (WNEM) — It’s Christmas Eve, a night when people of faith flock to…
Continue Reading A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatment
A Black physician died of Covid-19 weeks after she described a White doctor dismissing her pain and concerns about her treatment as she lay in an…
Continue Reading A mailman, two little sisters, and weeks-long games of Tic-tac-toe
Adam Finley loves his job as a mail carrier for USPS. He loves visiting with the people on his route and is always looking for ways to help the…
Continue Reading Small business owner spreads Christmas cheer
Click here for updates on this story Millington, MI (WNEM) — Michael Atchison spent some time at the Millington Fire…
Continue Reading Memorial for those who died from COVID-19 happening on Christmas Eve
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, AR (KFSM) — The Fayetteville community is honoring those who have…
Continue Reading Suspect arrested after tanker truck rolls over on I-40 near Ozark killing driver
Click here for updates on this story OZARK, AR (KFSM) — A tanker truck carrying gasoline overturned and caught fire…
Continue Reading EU ambassadors gather to review Brexit trade deal on Christmas Day
Instead of eating turkey or opening presents, European Union ambassadors will spend part of Christmas Day reviewing the details of the bloc’s…
Continue Reading Brexit trade deal reached between UK and European Union with just days to spare
The United Kingdom and European Union have reached a post-Brexit trade agreement after months of fraught negotiations. The breakthrough averts a…
Continue Reading Boeing 737: How world’s most successful airplane became its most troubled
Over the course of its long history, the Boeing 737 has acquired more nicknames than any other commercial aircraft. Among them are Baby Boeing, Tin…
Continue Reading San Diego County wildfire prompts evacuations at Camp Pendleton and nearby area
A wildfire in northern San Diego County has grown by nearly 1,300 acres — burning a total of 4,276 acres — and prompted mandatory…
Continue Reading Pakistani court orders release of men previously convicted in Daniel Pearl murder
A Pakistani court on Thursday ordered the immediate release of four men accused of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002,…
Continue Reading This team of high schoolers is building accessibility with free, 3D-printed prosthetics
For this first time in his life, Pete Peeks was able to use both hands to hang Christmas lights outside his house this year — thanks to the…
Continue Reading Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder claims he’s being extorted by one of team’s minority owners
Dan Snyder, the majority owner of the NFL’s Washington Football Team, claimed in a court filing Wednesday that he’s being extorted by one…
Continue Reading Democrats Ossoff and Warnock each raise more than $100 million for Georgia Senate runoffs
Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff each brought in more than $100 million in a two-month period, setting a blistering fundraising pace in their…
Continue Reading Every US coronavirus death is preventable, health expert says
The sad part about the thousands of Americans that will die in the coming weeks of the coronavirus pandemic is that they don’t have to have to…
Continue Reading Singaporean woman faces execution in China as family launches last desperate appeal
The first Ismiraldha Abdullah knew that her mother might be in trouble was when she came home from school in Singapore to find her aunt sobbing,…
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Local shoppers go last minute Christmas shopping at Pine Ridge Mall
It wasn’t too late for many community members to get their shopping done. This Christmas Eve, many locals were getting their last minute shopping…
Continue Reading The four 2020 Heisman Trophy finalists hail from Alabama, Clemson and Florida
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith and Florida quarterback Kyle Trask are the…
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Christmas Forecast
Christmas Eve will bring us ultra cold temperatures in the single digits tonight. Northerly winds around 7 will take wind chills into the sub-zero…
Continue Reading Woman takes ‘upside-down year’ to next level with tree
Click here for updates on this story Nashville, TN (WSMV) — For many in the Middle Tennessee area in 2020, it’s been…
Continue Reading Columbus, Ohio, police chief moves to terminate one officer, investigate others in fatal shooting of Andre Hill
The chief of the Columbus Division of Police in Ohio announced he is moving forward with terminating one of the department’s officers after the…
Continue Reading Group wants people with Down syndrome to be priority for COVID-19 vaccine
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out…
Continue Reading Officials identify family member whose death was concealed by man; body still not found
Click here for updates on this story BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — In an ongoing investigation into a Candler…
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1,248 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,248 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths on…
Continue Reading WWII Vet awarded French medal for X-Mas
Click here for updates on this story COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) — A special gift delivered on this Christmas Eve to a…
Continue Reading Frustrated Trump met with Pence before holiday break
Hours before President Donald Trump retweeted a message for his vice president to “act” in stopping the ratification of the Electoral…
Continue Reading Home vandalized with racist words, symbols, anti-police graffiti
Click here for updates on this story WEST LINN, Oregon (KPTV) — The West Linn Police Department is investigating a bias…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading USPS agrees to treat Georgia runoff ballots as express mail
The US Postal Service has agreed to take extraordinary measures to deliver mailed ballots for Georgia’s upcoming Senate runoff elections,…
Continue Reading Turning pain into joy: Family’s light display honors late daughter
Click here for updates on this story CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A Cumberland Family is turning pain into…
Continue Reading Duck rescued from dogs, gets new home for Christmas
Click here for updates on this story LINWOOD, Kansas (KCTV/KSMO) — One lucky duck has found a new home just in time for…
Continue Reading Plastic Army Women arrive just in time for Christmas
Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — An extension of Santa’s workshop exists in…
Continue Reading World-renowned virologist warned in 2008 about future epidemics
Virologist and infectious diseases expert Nathan Wolfe warned 12 years ago that the world didn’t understand how to handle infectious diseases.…
Continue Reading Community steps up to help those in need
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — With the status of stimulus checks hanging in the balance many…
Continue Reading Stella Tennant, British supermodel and fashion nonconformist, has died at 50
Stella Tennant made her name in modeling by eschewing the traditionally feminine aesthetics that made stars out of her contemporaries. With her blunt…
Continue Reading Metro Police gifting Christmas baskets to Nashville families
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — With Christmas less than 24 hours away, the Metro…
Continue Reading Two cancer patients’ selfless act brings joy to Children’s Hospital
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — An act of heartwarming selflessness allowed a donation at St.…
Continue Reading Animal therapy program helps kids deal with emotional, behavioral issues
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Officials at Eliada said connecting with…
Continue Reading Victims of Wednesday fatal crash identified
Click here for updates on this story HERSHEY, Nebraska (WOWT) — Three people including a child who died as a result of…
Continue Reading Body found in Spring Garden Township parking lot on Tuesday
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Police are investigating after the body of a…
Continue Reading UPS driver charged with OUI after crashing delivery truck in Brunswick
Click here for updates on this story BRUNSWICK, Maine (WMTW) — A UPS driver has been charged with operating under the…
Continue Reading United Airlines latest to require negative coronavirus test for flights from London
United Airlines on Thursday became the fourth major airline with routes between London and the New York metropolitan area to require passengers show…
Continue Reading Tullahoma alderman won’t apologize for family Christmas party photo with Confederate flag
Click here for updates on this story TULLAHOMA, Tennessee (WSMV) — “I’m sorry but I just can not apologize, I will…
Continue Reading Beaverton man charged with aggravated possession, criminal sexual conduct in second degree
Click here for updates on this story GLADWIN COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — Thomas Gray, a 54-year-old Beaverton man, was…
Continue Reading Buena Vista Twp Police investigating fatal Christmas Eve shooting
Click here for updates on this story BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WNEM) — Police are investigating after they found…
Continue Reading Owner of Atlanta gas station, at center of months-long demonstrations, plans to sell
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — The owner of a gas station that was at the center of…
Continue Reading $2,000 reward offered for information leading to suspect in fatal gas station shooting
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — Atlanta Police are searching for the gunman who fatally…
Continue Reading Body cam footage shows fatal police shooting of unarmed Black man in Columbus, Ohio
Body camera footage released Wednesday shows a Columbus, Ohio, police officer fatally shooting an unarmed Black man in a garage within seconds of…
Continue Reading Ashraf Ghani Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Ashraf Ghani, president of Afghanistan. Personal Birth date: 1949 Birth place: Logar Province, Afghanistan Birth…
Continue Reading Bar attack suspect captured, charged with assault
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The man accused of hitting a Houston bar employee in the…
Continue Reading US coronavirus deaths are projected to reach 567,000 by April, even amid vaccine rollout
More than 1 million people have received their first shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, but an influential coronavirus model projects the US death toll will…
Continue Reading Houston mom wishes she could have done more for daughter killed in murder-suicide
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston mom, who says her daughter was in an abusive and…
Continue Reading Xi Jinping Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Xi Jinping, president of the People’s Republic of China. Personal Birth date: June 15, 1953 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Bretz family’s Christmas quilts are colorful stories stitched together with memories, love
Click here for updates on this story PARK HILLS , Missouri (Daily Journal ) — Many families have a variety of Christmas…
Continue Reading Petitions for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are the most signed pleas of all time at Change.org
It’s been a challenging year: a global pandemic claimed millions of lives, a national reckoning on race put a spotlight on police brutality in…
Continue Reading Man convicted in brutal 1994 Marshall County murder granted work release
Click here for updates on this story MARSHALL COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) — One of the men convicted in the brutal 1994 killing…
Continue Reading ‘It means the world’: With help from Santa, airman reunites with siblings just in time for Christmas
Click here for updates on this story YUKON, Oklahoma (KETV) — A letter to Santa from two Oklahoma children led to the…
Continue Reading New Mexico woman facing felony charge for coughing on health care worker says she’s wrongly accused
Click here for updates on this story SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A New Mexico woman facing a felony charge for…
Continue Reading 5-year-old girl, dog who stayed by her side die in house fire in western Oklahoma, officials say
Click here for updates on this story MOUNTAIN VIEW, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A 5-year-old girl and her dog who stayed by her…
Continue Reading Group lifts car off woman after 2 people struck at Quincy grocery store
Click here for updates on this story QUINCY, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Two people were struck by a vehicle Thursday in the…
Continue Reading Respiratory therapist bakes for his colleagues to unwind after long shifts with COVID-19 patients
Click here for updates on this story KEENE, New Hampshire (WMUR) — It has been a long, difficult year for front-line…
Continue Reading ‘My dogs were our heart and soul’: Fire kills 6 dogs, destroys home days before Christmas
Click here for updates on this story HARTLAND, Vermont (WPTZ) — The fire that engulfed a Windsor County family’s…
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SEC sues Ripple and two executives for selling XRP crypto: A $1.3 billion illegal security offering
The US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency platform Ripple, its CEO, and its chairman, for illegally selling…
Continue Reading Fire Department responds to apartment fire with heavy smoke
Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — The Winston-Salem Fire Department responded…
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Young adults who vape cannabis are more likely to experience cough, bronchitis and wheezing, study finds
The associations between vaping cannabis and respiratory health symptoms haven’t been fully known before — but one new study has revealed a…
Continue Reading UW’s $125,000 contract with Ray Cross called for written report on diversity, but he never wrote it
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal ) — $125,000 contract with former…
Continue Reading Fauci says he will practice what he preaches this holiday season
Dr. Anthony Fauci turns 80 on Thursday, but don’t expect him to get philosophical on his big birthday. “I’m afraid if you sort of…
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