Delta CEO blasts Biden proposal to require Covid tests for domestic travelers
The proposal to require domestic airline passengers to prove they have tested negative for Covid-19 is a “horrible idea,” according to…
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‘QAnon Shaman’ rioter will eat organic food, while most prisons and jails have reputation for serving food that is unhealthy
As trays with bologna sandwiches and canned fruit are being served to millions of people in America’s prisons and jails, US Capitol rioter and…
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SSU National Freedom Day observance kicks off Black History Month in covid conscious way
Click here for updates on this story SSU National Freedom Day observance kicks off Black History Month in covid conscious way…
Continue Reading Florida man charged with trespassing after running on Super Bowl field
Click here for updates on this story Tampa, Florida (WFOR) — The Florida man who ran onto the field during the Super…
Continue Reading A ‘tip war’ between alums of two colleges has raised more than $34,000 for restaurant workers in Cincinnati
They say friendly competition is a good thing. But when the competition turns into thousands of dollars raised for a good cause — it’s a…
Continue Reading ‘All of us were football fans first, healthcare workers second’: Frontline workers return home from Super Bowl
Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, CA (KCAL/KCBS) — Thousands of frontline workers got a well-deserved…
Continue Reading Covid nurse gives grief-stricken families their loved one’s final heartbeat
Click here for updates on this story Minneapolis (WCCO) — For months, healthcare heroes have wondered what more they…
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There’s hardly any flu this year. Coronavirus restrictions may be responsible
It’s the second week in February, a time of year when influenza is usually sweeping across the country. Yet this year, the US Centers for…
Continue Reading Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘apology’ and the challenge of Jesus
As we enter into the season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday in a little over a week, all Christians must think seriously about the challenge…
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Canada further locks down international borders, announces new testing regime
Canada is further restricting nonessential travel in and out of the country even as the government gradually eases COVID-19 restrictions. After weeks…
Continue Reading New Jersey Man Creates 14-Foot Snow Sculpture Of Lincoln Memorial In Front Yard
Click here for updates on this story Cranford, New Jersey (WCBS) — A New Jersey man made the most of the snow and…
Continue Reading Cat has buttons attached to face during ‘novel’ surgery after dog attack
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON, MA (WBZ) — A 7-month-old cat named Juicebox is considered lucky to be…
Continue Reading Victims’ families donating reward fund from 1993 cold case murders back to community
Click here for updates on this story Warminster, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Nearly 30 years ago, a Bucks County community…
Continue Reading Meet the Minnesota mom fighting QAnon conspiracies one Instagram story at a time
When Sharon McMahon scrolled through social media in the months leading up to last year’s presidential election, she found herself horrified by…
Continue Reading ‘We’re trailblazers’: 29 North Texas girls soar to new heights earning rank of Eagle Scout
Click here for updates on this story GRAPEVINE, TX (KTVT) — Scouting turned 111 years old on Monday, Feb. 8,…
Continue Reading Man becomes social media sensation as he places frozen pants on city streets as if for parking dibs
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — Only in Chicago could this next story have so many people…
Continue Reading Louis Vuitton pulls sweater inspired by the Jamaican flag for featuring incorrect colours
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario Louis Vuitton has pulled a sweater it claimed was inspired by the…
Continue Reading Mother walking baby in stroller hit by driver, left in street
Click here for updates on this story Vineyard, California (KOVR) — A mother and baby are out of the hospital and…
Continue Reading Coke is launching a new bottle size for the first time in a decade
Coca-Cola is launching a new bottle size for the first time in a decade, but it’s what the bottle’s made of that marks an even more…
Continue Reading Brazen attack on Asian grandma has family afraid to leave home
Click here for updates on this story Oakland, California (KPIX) — A brazen attack on an elderly woman in broad daylight…
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Wanted suspect arrested
A Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a vehicle with a broken tail light traveling on 1st St. near Lincoln Dr. in Idaho Falls and…
Continue Reading GM extends shutdown at three plants due to chip shortage
The computer chip shortage is taking a bigger bite out of General Motors’ production plans than the company originally expected. Last week GM…
Continue Reading Parents hope heartbreaking loss of teen son to suicide will raise awareness of depression, isolation while schools are closed
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WJZ) — A Baltimore County family is hoping to use their loss…
Continue Reading Volkswagen is exploring flying vehicles in China
Volkswagen is looking into flying vehicles in China, becoming the latest automaker to probe the possibilities of personal air travel. Europe’s…
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Skier survived avalanche by clinging to tree before saving 2
An investigator says a skier caught in an avalanche that killed four people in Utah survived by clinging to a tree through the onslaught of rushing…
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22 Utah legislative staffers given early vaccine access
The Utah House has said about two dozen Utah legislative staffers were placed on the priority list to receive COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of other…
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Biden budget nominee Tanden apologizes for past criticism of Republicans and expresses regret over tweets
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, apologized on Tuesday for some of the criticism she…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccines to be sent directly to community health centers to target ‘hard-to-reach populations’
The Biden administration will send some of the Covid-19 vaccine supply directly to community health centers starting next week as part of an effort…
Continue Reading Davenport man dead after car plunges into the Mississippi
Click here for updates on this story Moline, Illinois (WQAD) — Update: Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson…
Continue Reading Need a quick Zoom wardrobe hack? Pop on a faux collar
A styling hack that converts even the dowdiest of t-shirts into a Zoom-ready look is gaining steam. It’s called the “faux collar,”…
Continue Reading Police called to Connecticut CVS after group from New York shows up for Covid vaccine
Click here for updates on this story WATERFORD, CT (WFSB) — Waterford police were called to CVS on Thursday afternoon…
Continue Reading Europeans are paying 20% more for their vacations than before the pandemic
Europeans are looking beyond lockdowns and betting that the coronavirus pandemic won’t quash summer travel for a second year. Despite…
Continue Reading A rare yellow lobster, named Banana, has been caught off the coast of Maine
A rare yellow lobster has been caught off the coast of Maine and has been lovingly named Banana. The University of New England (UNE) said in a news…
Continue ReadingAre eggs good or bad for you? The truth may be somewhere in between
Forget which comes first, the chicken or the egg. The more important question is: Are eggs good or bad for your health? Unfortunately, science…
Continue Reading Ex-boyfriend charged in shooting deaths of St. Louis woman and her two young daughters
Click here for updates on this story St. Louis, Missouri (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) — After killing a woman and her two…
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Acquisition to expand Market Lake Basin
The Idaho Fish and Game Department has acquired 649 acres of property that will be incorporated into the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area for…
Continue Reading A software developer built a simpler vaccine sign-up website in her state while on maternity leave
After her mother-in-law had difficulty signing up for a Covid-19 vaccine, a Massachusetts woman created a website to make it easier for her —…
Continue Reading Shooting reported at health care clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota
Law enforcement agencies said they are responding to a shooting at a health care facility in Buffalo, Minnesota, on Tuesday. The Wright County,…
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More than 80 civil rights organizations call on Biden to abolish the federal death penalty
More than 80 nationally recognized criminal justice and civil rights advocacy organizations have joined in the call to President Joe Biden on Tuesday…
Continue Reading “Be awesome”; 16-year-old with terminal diagnosis looks to inspire others to live life to its fullest
Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Never get in the way of your potential. A 16-year-old is…
Continue Reading Male polar bear kills female bear during breeding attempt at Detroit Zoo
A female polar bear was killed by a male bear during an attempt at breeding at the Detroit Zoo on Monday, according to a news release. Female Anana,…
Continue Reading Man sues police over Facebook comments
Click here for updates on this story Missoula, MT (The Missoulian) — AGallatin County man is suing the Missoula Police…
Continue Reading Man arrested for allegedly pistol-whipping, shooting at woman
Click here for updates on this story Davenport, Iowa (Quad Cities Times) — Davenport police arrested a man who…
Continue Reading Small plane makes emergency landing on PA Turnpike
Click here for updates on this story DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA (WPMT) — A small plane made an emergency landing on the Pa.…
Continue Reading 6-year-old child drove pickup truck into home, police say
Click here for updates on this story Glendale, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — A 6-year-old child drove a pickup truck into a…
Continue Reading Man faces multiple charges after high-speed chase
Click here for updates on this story Milan, Illinois (Quad Cities Times) — A Milan, Ill., man was arrested early…
Continue Reading Congress has already approved $4 trillion in Covid relief. Here’s what’s happened to it
Congress has authorized nearly $4 trillion in spending over the past year to help address the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but…
Continue Reading Trump’s wish for a speedier trial prompted impeachment lawyer’s change in approach
The last-minute letter former President Donald Trump’s attorney sent to top lawmakers informing them he would no longer seek a suspension of…
Continue Reading The UAE’s Hope Probe has successfully entered orbit around Mars
The United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars arrived at the red planet on Tuesday and successfully entered orbit on its first attempt. The…
Continue Reading In less than 2 years, 2 sisters started up 4 franchises, and they’re looking to start their fifth
Click here for updates on this story Racine, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — In less than two years, two sisters,…
Continue Reading Why you shouldn’t expect another stimulus check for weeks — if at all
Congress is negotiating a fresh stimulus package that would include a third round of stimulus checks, but while there’s broad agreement on the…
Continue Reading Defining “we over me,”Janitor with cerebral palsy receives state title ring
Click here for updates on this story GREENWOOD, AR (KFSM) — Greenwood football’s janitor Jamie Freeman was…
Continue Reading Trump’s trial set to rock Washington and echo through the ages
The simple question posed by Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial that begins Tuesday is whether a president who loses reelection can get…
Continue Reading Instagram wants Reels to be more than a hub for ‘recycled’ TikToks
Instagram’s short-form video feature has been flooded with popular TikToks — and the Facebook-owned company seems to have noticed. On…
Continue Reading Hawaii mayor happy with low case counts but warns residents to stay vigilant
Click here for updates on this story Honolulu, HI (KITV) — The Hawai’i State Department of Health has reported 33…
Continue Reading Trump’s second impeachment trial begins as senators face constitutionality debate and vote Tuesday
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is officially underway. On the trial’s opening day, Trump’s title of former president…
Continue Reading DOJ asks Trump-appointed US attorneys to resign
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked US attorneys appointed by former President Donald Trump to submit their resignations, a turnover that spares…
Continue Reading Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants fast trains. He’ll have to succeed where Obama couldn’t
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wants the United States to lead the world on high-speed rail, a goal that’s easier said than done.…
Continue Reading Police searching for suspect accused of assaulting woman with bicycle in area Walmart
Click here for updates on this story Asheville, North Carolina (WHNS) — Police in Asheville are searching for a man…
Continue Reading Tensions high at Amazon warehouse as milestone union vote gets underway
On their way to and from the sprawling warehouse facility in Bessemer, Alabama, Amazon workers see union representatives holding signs encouraging…
Continue Reading Marty Schottenheimer, legendary NFL head coach, dies at 77
Marty Schottenheimer, a former NFL coach who led four teams to 200 regular season victories over more than two decades, has died. He was 77. He…
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Missing snowmobiler found safe near West Yellowstone
A snowmobiler, reported missing shortly before 6 p.m. Monday, was found safe Monday night. …
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Idaho police say they shot and killed an armed man in his own yard after mistaking him for a suspect
Police fatally shot an armed man in his own back yard after mistaking him for a suspect during a pursuit in Idahoon Monday, police said. The man who…
Continue Reading Trump’s Postmaster General wants to stay on the job, but his days in the Biden administration may be numbered
Embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has told those close to him he wants to stay in his role under the new president, two sources tell CNN,…
Continue Reading Don’t get cocky with these COVID-19 numbers. With new variants, easing restrictions now would be ‘incredibly risky’
COVID-19 numbers are getting better. But letting your guard down could be an open invitation for highly contagious variants to trample the US —…
Continue Reading Trump’s second impeachment trial begins Tuesday as Democrats prepare a ‘violent crime criminal prosecution’
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins in the Senate on Tuesday, where senators will be confronted with the violent…
Continue Reading He died by suicide thinking he owed $730,000. Now his family is suing Robinhood
Robinhood is being sued for the wrongful death of a 20-year-old college student who died by suicide last summer after he saw a negative balance of…
Continue Reading DOJ to ask Trump-appointed US attorneys to resign
The Justice Department, as soon as Tuesday, is expected to ask US attorneys appointed by former President Donald Trump to submit their resignations,…
Continue Reading Alleged Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot says he once worked for FBI and holds security clearance
Thomas Caldwell, a Virginia man whom prosecutors have charged as part of an extremist group’s alleged conspiracy to prepare and attack the…
Continue Reading More than 200 people now charged in connection with Capitol riot
Prosecutors have charged more than 200 people with federal crimes in connection with the January 6 riot and insurrection at the Capitol, according to…
Continue Reading Pilot in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash pushed the limits of bad weather flying rules, NTSB says
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot pushed the limits of bad weather flying rules, and ultimately abandoned his training as he…
Continue Reading It’s so cold, rare ‘Pancake Ice’ is forming
Click here for updates on this story GENESEO, IL (WQAD) — When temperatures plummet below the zero-degree mark for…
Continue Reading Kim Yo Jong Fast Facts
(CNN) – Here is a look at the life of North Korean government official Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un. Although, little is known about her…
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Watch the Second impeachment trial of former President Trump
Tuesday marks the start of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, with all eyes on the Senate serving as jury to deliberate…
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Atmospheric shot of circling sharks scoops Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021
American Renee Capozzola has become the first female Underwater Photographer of the Year overall winner after her stunning image of blacktip reef…
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Michelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. Obama will be a star and an executive producer of “Waffles…
Continue Reading This Mississippi city will pay you a monthly stipend and relocation costs to move there
Need a change of scenery? If you’re waiting for a sign, here it is: a Mississippi city will pay you $6,000 to pick up and move there for a…
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The 2,000-year history of Italy’s favorite dish
What first springs to mind when you think of Italy? For some, it’ll be the Renaissance art on display in every corner of the country. For…
Continue Reading COVID-19 travel restrictions state by state
With cases of COVID-19 now past the 27 million mark in the United States, some states have updated or expanded their rules and regulations. The…
Continue Reading Retired ram, UNC’s mascot for 10 years, passes away
Click here for updates on this story Chapel Hill, North Carolina (WRAL) — A retired mascot for the University of North…
Continue Reading Family spots mountain lion stalking young hiker
Click here for updates on this story Orange County, California (KABC) — An Orange County park has been closed after a…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Woman’s body found in suitcase alongside river
Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, NC (WLOS) — The body of a woman was found inside a suitcase near the…
Continue Reading Hundreds of wrecks in result from snow mixed with frigid temps
Click here for updates on this story Kansas City, Missouri (KCTV) — On the Missouri side of the metro alone, there were…
Continue Reading The UAE’s Hope Probe is arriving at Mars and will attempt to orbit it
The United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars will arrive at the red planet on Tuesday and will attempt a tricky maneuver to place it in…
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Brian Dripps changes plea to guilty in Angie Dodge murder
An Idaho man has pleaded guilty to the 1996 rape and murder of Angie Dodge, a crime for which another man was wrongfully convicted nearly a…
Continue Reading Read: The Senate’s organizing resolution setting the rules for Trump’s impeachment trial
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Monday afternoon that Senate leaders had reached an agreement for an organizing resolution to set the rules…
Continue Reading US considers COVID-19 testing requirement for domestic air travel
The Biden administration is considering a rule that would require negative COVID-19 test results for domestic air travel, according to Transportation…
Continue Reading Mother of Ricardo Muñoz files wrongful death lawsuit against police, city county
Click here for updates on this story Lancaster, Pennsylvania (WPMT ) — The mother of Ricardo Muñoz, a Lancaster County…
Continue Reading Boeing delivers 26 planes in January, including 21 of the 737 Max
Boeing delivered 26 jets in January, logging one of its best months since the grounding of the 737 Max in March 2019. The 737 Max helped boost those…
Continue Reading More than 650 silver Roman coins found in a jug in Turkey
Details of a “very special” haul of 651 Roman coins found in the ancient city of Aizanoi in Turkey have been released by researchers…
Continue Reading Democrats’ $3,000 child tax credit idea is about lifting 4 million kids out of poverty
Though it started as a way to provide relief to middle class families, the child tax credit has also evolved into a bipartisan tool for lifting kids…
Continue Reading Amazon’s plans for India take a hit as court battle swings in rival’s favor
Amazon is once again on the back foot in its legal battle over the vast Indian retail market. An Indian court on Monday overturned an order that…
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Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…
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Sage grouse numbers holding steady in Wyoming
Wyoming sage grouse reproduction appeared to be relatively flat in 2020. …
Continue Reading Ukraine impeachment vs. insurrection impeachment: What to know about Trump’s two trials
Here’s where we are: A president who survived impeachment for trying to stack the deck against his most-feared election opponent is now facing…
Continue Reading Fox News extends contract of its CEO, despite recent troubles at the network
Suzanne Scott, the chief executive of Fox News whose future at the network had been questioned both internally and externally amid ratings woes and…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Charles Richard Drew
Anyone who has ever had a blood transfusion owes a debt to Charles Richard Drew, whose immense contributions to the medical field made him one of the…
Continue Reading House Democrats’ stimulus check plan would exclude families earning more than $200,000
House Democrats have rejected a Republican proposal to significantly narrow eligibility for further stimulus payments and are moving forward with…
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Vehicle fire scorches 19 acres of grassland
A vehicle fire spread to grass and sagebrush on the Arbon Valley Highway Monday. …
Continue Reading Trump’s second impeachment trial begins Tuesday
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins in the Senate on Tuesday, where senators will be confronted with the violent…
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