Valentine’s Day home invasion leaves one dead
Click here for updates on this story HACKETT, Arkansas (KFSM) — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was…
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Long-term love story: Couple remarries six decades after divorce
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KABC) — Here is a Valentine’s Day love story for the ages.…
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Kids get up close and personal with animals at petting zoo
Click here for updates on this story BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Children in part of Columbia County spent their…
Continue Reading Wife visits hospital window for 7 months as husband fights to recover from Covid
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV/KSMO) — The COVID-19 pandemic has brought loss and pain to…
Continue Reading Countries in West Africa on high alert after Ebola outbreak in Guinea
Guinea declared an Ebola outbreak in one of its regions on Sunday, after the West African nation confirmed at least seven cases of the disease,…
Continue Reading 12-yo shot in head in apparent accidental shooting
Click here for updates on this story DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Police are investigating after a 12-year-old…
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Europe’s richest man is joining the SPAC craze
Bernard Arnault, the chairman of luxury goods group LVMH, is the latest billionaire to embrace Wall Street’s hot new way to raise money.…
Continue Reading Oklahoma’s first lady has crashed two state vehicles in less than a year
Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOME CITY (Tulsa World ) — In less than a year, first lady Sarah Stitt has…
Continue Reading Meghan and Harry are expecting a second child
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting an addition to their family. Meghan is pregnant with their second child, a spokesperson…
Continue Reading Alumna sues school, alleges it hid critical comments on social media
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal ) — A UW-Madison alumna alleges that…
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Avalanche claims life of back country skier
Two backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche at 11:44 a.m. Sunday in Beehive Basin, north of Big Sky Resort.…
Continue Reading With Biden going big, Wall Street economists are growing bullish on the US economy
The Covid-ravaged American economy was on the verge of slipping into a double-dip recession at the end of 2020. The pandemic was intensifying,…
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NATO chief says alliance won’t remove troops from Afghanistan ‘before the time is right’
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg opened the door Monday to the alliance keeping forces in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline when the US had…
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Winter keeps coming
Storm 3 of 3 in the last 5 days pushes more snow into the valley today and more into the highlands and central mountains tomorrow. Snow showers…
Continue Reading Billboard truck spreads love messages across Baltimore
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WBAL) — One truck is bringing love notes to the streets of…
Continue Reading ‘I’m thankful to be at the right place at the right time’: Custodian, fifth grader save child’s life
Click here for updates on this story MIDDLETOWN, OH (WLWT) — Whether brightening kids’ spirits or making them…
Continue Reading Animal shelter holds ‘wedding’ for 2 pups to raise awareness
Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, SC (WXII) — A Carolina animal shelter hosted a canine wedding Thursday…
Continue Reading Denis Leary boosts fundraiser to benefit family devastated by fire
Click here for updates on this story WORCESTER, MA (WCVB) — Actor and comedian Denis Leary, a Worcester native, used…
Continue Reading Mitch McConnell Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky. Personal Birth date: February 20, 1942 Birth place:…
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Girl makes scented hearts to help begin bonding with baby brother in NICU
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, MA (WCVB) — An 11-year-old girl who has not been able to meet her baby…
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Snowboarder found dead at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
After an extensive search a 27-year-old snowboarder was found dead this morning at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. …
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Machine Gun Kelly says he wears girlfriend Megan Fox’s blood around his neck
When it comes to intense romantic gestures, Machine Gun Kelly may have been looking to Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie for inspiration. The…
Continue Reading Daytona 500 Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Daytona 500, the first race of the racing season for NASCAR. February 15, 2021 – Michael McDowell wins the 63rd…
Continue Reading First look inside St. Louis’ tiny house village for unhoused community
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — As the snow falls and the temperatures drop, Lloyd…
Continue Reading NYPD charges 21-year-old man in connection with four subway stabbings that left 2 dead
The suspect charged in connection with the four subway stabbings that left two people dead over the weekend has been identified as a 21-year-old man…
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Batch of homegrown coronavirus mutations seen in US
Researchers said Sunday they have identified a batch of similar troubling mutations in coronavirus samples circulating in the United States.…
Continue Reading Jeff Flake: It’s time for the Republican party to move on from Trump
It was the morning of June 14, 2017. I stood near the first base dugout that just moments before had been our refuge from the gunfire of a madman.…
Continue Reading Presidents Day 2021: What’s open and closed
The third Monday of every February is a day to remember the nation’s presidents, especially the first one. In fact, the day’s official…
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John Oliver talks possibility of another pandemic on season premiere of ‘Last Week Tonight’
John Oliver returned to TV Sunday after a winter hiatus from “Last Week Tonight.” It was the first episode since his last show, which…
Continue Reading Misan Harriman, Harry and Meghan’s pregnancy photographer, shot to fame capturing BLM protests
Freed from the formalities that accompany a traditional royal baby announcement, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, turned to a friend to…
Continue Reading Singles Awareness Day: The benefits of being single
An increasing number of people around the world are opting to go solo. The number of American men and women who have never been married, are divorced…
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Sorry, millennials. The 😂 emoji isn’t cool anymore
Bad news for people who frequently use the 😂 emoji: It is no longer cool. In recent weeks, two internet-savvy generations have been clashing in…
Continue Reading Presidential memorabilia including George and Martha Washington’s hair are being auctioned
On Presidents Day, many are finding ways to honor America’s former leaders. At an auction house in Massachusetts, some are even bidding on…
Continue Reading Impeachment Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the process of impeachment, a misconduct charge that leads to a trial to determine whether a public official is guilty of…
Continue Reading ‘Marry your best friend, it makes for a happy life’: How Iowa couples met and fell in love
Click here for updates on this story Quad Cities, IA (WQAD) — Happy Valentine’s Day! We wanted to know how…
Continue Reading What you need to know about the Cecil Hotel in Netflix’s latest crime show
Netflix has added another true-crime series to its ever-growing roster — and it certainly has people Googling all the dark details about the…
Continue Reading Black leaders want targeted federal funds for Black businesses hit hard by pandemic
Civil rights activists and business leaders have asked President Joe Biden’s administration to include targeted funding for Black-owned…
Continue Reading Burr faces censure by North Carolina GOP for voting to convict Trump
The North Carolina Republican Party will meet Monday to vote on whether to censure Sen. Richard Burr for his vote to convict former President Donald…
Continue Reading Hundreds of people are volunteering to escort elderly Asian Americans to help keep them safe
Jacob Azevedo’s stomach turned as he watched a disturbing video of an 84-year-old Thai American man who was fatally shoved to the ground on a…
Continue Reading Biden’s special Obamacare enrollment period opens Monday. Here’s what you need to know
Uninsured Americans who want to buy Affordable Care Act coverage have another three months to do so, thanks to an executive order President Joe Biden…
Continue Reading ‘These numbers are people’: How Covid-19 death data honors lives lost
On April 16, Angelina Proia was one of thousands of people tuned in to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s daily Covid-19 briefing. That day early in…
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Manchester United’s Anthony Martial racially abused on social media after draw
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has received racial abuse over social media following his side’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Frederick McKinley Jones
Frederick McKinley Jones was orphaned by age 8 and raised by a Catholic priest before he dropped out of high school. That didn’t stop him from…
Continue Reading Bitcoin soars, nearing $50,000 for the first time
Bitcoin is this close to $50,000, continuing a stunning rise that has sent it soaring nearly $20,000 this year. The digital currency hit a record…
Continue Reading GM unveils its next ‘big’ electric vehicle: The tiny Bolt EUV
Last month, General Motors announced the “aspiration” to switch completely from traditional gas-powered cars to electric vehicles by…
Continue Reading The long, bumpy road to the Apple Car
For such a secretive company, Apple’s car efforts have been in plain sight for years. The headlines have been steady: prominent auto industry…
Continue Reading The end of Trump’s trial lifts an oppressive cloud from Washington
The conclusion of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial finally ends the ex-President’s stranglehold on Washington’s every waking moment…
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Watch out, Wimbledon! Serena Williams shares video of daughter Olympia training with coach Patrick Mouratoglou
At just three years old, Serena Williams‘ daughter is discovering that practice makes perfect on the tennis court. The 23-time grand slam…
Continue Reading Widespread vaccinations in the US won’t come until the summer. Here’s what’s been driving down Covid-19 cases so far
More than 38 million Americans have so far received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine — but it’s not the vaccinations that…
Continue Reading CNN Exclusive: WHO Wuhan mission finds possible signs of wider original outbreak in 2019
Investigators from the World Health Organization (WHO) looking into the origins of coronavirus in China have discovered signs the outbreak was much…
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South Carolina Republican Tom Rice faces down impeachment backlash in pro-Trump US House district
At first, his colleagues thought he made a mistake. Rep. Tom Rice, a South Carolina Republican, voted to impeach former President Donald Trump on…
Continue Reading ‘As good as it gets’ — US golfer Daniel Berger sinks eagle putt on the final hole to win at Pebble Beach
American golfer Daniel Berger came up clutch with an impressive eagle putt on the final hole to win the AT&T Pebble Beach on Sunday. The…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for February 15: Trump, Covid-19, Myanmar, India, winter weather
It’s Presidents’ Day, the day the nation celebrates George Washington’s birthday — except today isn’t actually his…
Continue Reading Why this will be the hottest airplane seat in 2021
Premium economy. The two words might seem a weird combination in airline terms, since it’s a rare airline where economy seats feel premium…
Continue Reading Rafael Nadal eases into Australian Open quarterfinals, remains on course for record-breaking grand slam
Rafael Nadal remains on course to earn his record-breaking 21st grand slam at the Australian Open with a comfortable victory over Fabio Fognini on…
Continue Reading Daily game of dress-up teaches 5-year-old about Black history
One Michigan mother is using a daily game of dress-up to teach her daughter about some of the most influential Black figures. For the third year in a…
Continue Reading An officer stopped to help who he thought was a stranded motorist. Instead, he helped deliver a baby
It was a Valentine’s Day miracle. An officer who stopped to help who he thought was a stranded motorist near Chicago’s O’Hare…
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Vaccine rollout is a much-needed win for UK after bungling its pandemic response
Last May, Steve Bates’ phone rang. The UK was in the midst of its first national lockdown — there was a stay-at-home order, schools and…
Continue Reading Coast Guard searching for 16 people missing off the coast of Florida
The US Coast Guard is searching for 16 people missing off the coast of Florida from two different boats. The first search began after a man was…
Continue Reading Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine sharply reduces symptomatic COVID-19 in the real world, Israeli researchers say
Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine appears to reduce symptomatic coronavirus infections by more than 90% in the real world, Israeli researchers…
Continue Reading Flake says he’s been in touch with Biden administration and has interest in making sure ‘our foreign policy is bipartisan’
Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake said Sunday he has been in touch with the Biden administration when asked about recent reporting that the…
Continue Reading An earthquake at the Olympic torch relay start point is just the beleaguered Tokyo 2020 Games’ latest crisis
Less than six weeks before the Olympic torch relay was due to begin in Fukushima, showcasing the region’s recovery from a catastrophic nuclear…
Continue Reading Michael McDowell wins the 63rd annual Daytona 500 — the first of his NASCAR career
Michael McDowell won the 63rd annual Daytona 500 early Monday in Daytona Beach, Florida. This is his fourteenth time racing in the Daytona 500 and…
Continue Reading Michael McDowell wins the 63rd annual Daytona 500
Michael McDowell won the 63rd annual Daytona 500 early Monday in Daytona Beach, Florida. He will take home a replica of the Harley J. Earl Trophy and…
Continue Reading Kids are going without dental care during the pandemic
Children are missing out on preventative dental care including teeth cleaning and checkups during the pandemic, according to a new survey. COVID-19…
Continue Reading Flake says he’s been in touch with Biden administration and cares about making ‘our foreign policy bipartisan’
Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake said Sunday he has been in touch with the Biden administration when asked about recent reporting that the…
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Man killed in standoff with Bingham Sheriff deputies identified
A man who barricaded himself inside a home for several hours Sunday died after a shooting involving Bingham County Sheriff deputies.…
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The hardship beat: Why it’s essential for reporters to expose income inequality heightened by Covid-19
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Trump’s second…
Continue Reading New rules requiring a negative COVID-19 test at the U.S. border go into effect Monday
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — There could be lineups at Canada’s 117 border…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases have declined sharply. Experts say these factors will determine how the pandemic unfolds
A grim new forecast confirms what experts have been warning amid declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations: when it comes to the pandemic, the…
Continue Reading 4 questions for CNN reporter Vedika Sud about what it was like at a farmer protest camp in India
Rows of tents clog a six-lane highway outside the Indian capital of New Delhi where thousands of farmers are protesting against new farm laws.…
Continue Reading How Brazil gambled on unproven drugs to fight Covid-19
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has long been a champion of drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine to cure Covid-19, despite multiple studies…
Continue Reading Biden to join virtual G7 event Friday with global leaders on Covid-19 efforts
President Joe Biden will participate in a virtual G7 event on Friday where he plans to discuss efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and rebuild…
Continue Reading Western diplomats warn Myanmar military that ‘the world is watching’
Western diplomats on Sunday warned Myanmar’s military junta that “the world is watching,” as a communications blackout swept the…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases have declined sharply. These factors will determine how pandemic unfolds from here, group of experts says
A grim new forecast confirms what experts have been warning amid declining Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations: when it comes to the pandemic, the…
Continue Reading Six takeaways from Trump’s impeachment trial
After a brief Saturday morning surprise, when it appeared former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second impeachment trial could feature…
Continue Reading A suspect is dead after 12-year-old shoots at intruders during attempted robbery, police say
A 12-year-old shot at two masked intruders who broke into his grandmother’s home just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, according to police in…
Continue Reading Rapper Nicki Minaj’s father dies in hit-and-run, police say
Rapper Nicki Minaj’s father has died in a hit-and-run accident, police said. Robert Maraj, 64, was walking in Mineola, Long Island, on Friday…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Max Robinson
A trailblazer in broadcasting and journalism, Max Robinson in 1978 became the first Black person to anchor the nightly network news. But his road to…
Continue Reading Meghan Trainor reveals the birth of her first child
Meghan Trainor used Valentine’s Day to reveal the birth of her first child on Instagram. Trainor and her husband Daryl Sabara both announced…
Continue Reading DC attorney general weighs legal viability of charging Trump under local statute
Lawyers inside the Washington, DC, attorney general’s office are investigating whether former President Donald Trump’s alleged role in…
Continue Reading CDC director says ‘we have work to do’ when it comes to reopening schools safely
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday emphasized the need for masking and other mitigation measures in order to…
Continue Reading Graham says he spoke to Trump after his acquittal and the former President is ‘excited’ about 2022
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he spoke to former President Donald Trump after his acquittal in his second impeachment trial and…
Continue Reading Meghan and Harry are expecting a second baby
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting an addition to their family. Meghan is pregnant with her second baby, a spokesperson…
Continue Reading Snow, ice cause outdoor restaurant tents to collapse
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Local restaurants are experiencing some heartache on…
Continue Reading National Guard troops recognized in send-off ceremony
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — Seventy-five soldiers from the Iowa National Guard were…
Continue Reading Chris Harrison ‘stepping aside’ from ‘The Bachelor’ after controversial interview
“Bachelor” host Chris Harrison said Saturday he is “stepping aside” from the show “for a period of time” after…
Continue Reading Girl raises money for cancer specialists
Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE, Iowa (WOWT) — Valentine’s Day is one to spread love and joy, normally…
Continue Reading Church members head back to the pews
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Tomorrow morning more than 100 parishioners of Holy…
Continue Reading Man shot by an officer after striking squad car
Click here for updates on this story WENTZVILLE, Missouri (KMOV) — A 21-year-old man and 20-year-old woman were…
Continue Reading Reward offered in decades old double murder
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — Crime Stoppers is asking for help solving a decades-old…
Continue Reading Patients wait for vaccine in dangerous cold
Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KCTV) — Many Johnson County residents braved the cold to…
Continue Reading PD: 8-yr-old boy shot, 16-yr-old arrested
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Milwaukee police say an 8-year-old boy was shot near…
Continue Reading A Kansas grandfather got Covid-19 in July. He’s still in the hospital 7 months later
On the morning of July 13, Roger Collins got a positive Covid-19 diagnosis. Within 12 hours he told his wife of 32 years, Billie, that he…
Continue Reading Sheriff’s department searching for escaped inmate
Click here for updates on this story LeFlore County, Arkansas (KFSM) — The LeFlore County Sheriff’s Department is…
Continue Reading $1,500 gift boxes and romantic poetry: Restaurants are getting creative for Valentine’s Day
Andrew Markert used to serve carefully plated Valentine’s Day specials to couples at his Washington, DC restaurant, Beuchert’s Saloon.…
Continue Reading NC teachers moved to the front of vaccine line
Click here for updates on this story Onslow County, North Carolina (WLOS) — On February 10, 2021, Governor Roy Cooper…
Continue Reading Porsche sets its fourth Guinness World record with the fastest indoor land speed
Porsche has the need for indoor speed, as the luxury car company broke the Guinness World Record for indoor land speed in its all-electric Taycan…
Continue Reading Woman pays it forward helping camp recover from fire
Click here for updates on this story ASHFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — After a blaze destroyed several buildings at a…
Continue Reading The world watches, stunned as Trump is cleared
The whole world watched the second impeachment of former US President Donald Trump and his acquittal. In many cases, if media coverage is an…
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