Dozens of dogs, cats from overwhelmed Texas shelters arrive in New Jersey
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, New Jersey (WABC) — A New Jersey animal welfare center has received…
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Cops arrest man they allege killed housemate during fight while drinking
Click here for updates on this story UNIONDALE, Long Island (WABC) — A Long Island man is facing murder charges,…
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Mandy Moore welcomes baby boy with husband Taylor Goldsmith
Mandy Moore has welcomed her first child. The “This Is Us” actress took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce that she and her husband…
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Wyoming university eyes internet links in racist disruption
An official with the University of Wyoming said in a statement that an investigation into racist interruptions during a virtual Black history event…
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Police arrest man after Wyoming boy found dead in dumpster
The boyfriend of a Wyoming woman whose 2-year-old son was found dead in an apartment complex dumpster has been arrested, police said…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 113 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths
Local health officials reported 113 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths in the area…
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Stolen advanced life support ambulance recovered
Click here for updates on this story SAYRE, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — An ambulance stolen from an area hospital Tuesday…
Continue Reading Drew Barrymore talks about her experience in a ‘psychiatric ward’ at 13
Drew Barrymore was virtually interviewed on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show Monday, where she opened up about her tumultuous teen years and her…
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Biden and Trudeau begin virtual visit with climate focus
When President Joe Biden welcomed his Canadian counterpart to the White House on Tuesday to “reinvigorate” a cross-border relationship…
Continue Reading Suspect in murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia pleads guilty
Vincent Muscat, one of the three suspects accused of the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has pleaded guilty to murder, according…
Continue Reading Mom says Catholic school expelled her 3 kids over her side job
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A Sacramento mom says her three young kids were…
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Idaho man arrested on suspicion of murder after boy’s death
An Idaho man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police received reports of an injured toddler who later…
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Two men charged with threatening Michigan public officials over election results
Two men face criminal charges for allegedly threatening Michigan public officials, including a US senator and congresswoman, regarding the results of…
Continue Reading Boy who froze to death and came back reflects on ‘second chance’
Click here for updates on this story EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin (WCCO) — A frantic father placed a haunting call to a…
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After a devastating milestone, Covid-19 vaccine makers pledge hundreds of millions of doses through July
After Covid-19 took the lives of half a million victims in the US, the nation’s top infectious disease expert said the mass tragedy was…
Continue Reading Fact-checking the Biden administration’s sliding scale on vaccines and school reopening goals
A large part of the conversation on recovering from the coronavirus pandemic in the US has focused on the success of the vaccine rollout and how…
Continue Reading French actor Gérard Depardieu under formal investigation for alleged rape and sexual assault
Gérard Depardieu is under formal investigation in France for alleged rape and sexual assault, judicial sources have confirmed to CNN. The movie star…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods in surgery with ‘multiple leg injuries’ after rollover car accident near LA, agent says
Golf legend Tiger Woods was in serious condition when he was taken to a hospital Tuesday morning following a one-vehicle rollover car crash in…
Continue Reading Lawsuit alleges Texas boy died of hypothermia after power went out in his mobile home
The family of an 11-year-old Texas boy who died last week after a record-breaking deep freeze is suing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas…
Continue Reading Linda Thomas-Greenfield confirmed as US Ambassador to the UN
The Senate confirmed Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be the next US Ambassador to the United Nations Tuesday. The vote was 78-20 and her confirmation…
Continue Reading Teen, electrocuted while helping others, leaves hospital after 6 weeks
Click here for updates on this story ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) — A Wyoming teenager left Swedish Medical Center in…
Continue Reading Republicans seize on Biden’s domestic policy nominees as Tanden nomination in limbo
The pressure is mounting for Democrats to remain united on nominees moving through the Senate, as Republicans signal a growing resistance to backing…
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Vegas member of Bundy group accused of threatening officials
A Nevada man with ties to anti-government activist Ammon Bundy has been arrested and accused of threatening the lives of a Las Vegas police officer…
Continue Reading Police initiate inquiry following arrest of Black teen walking during storm
Click here for updates on this story PLANO, Texas (KTVT) — Plano Police Chief Ed Drain has initiated an administrative…
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A spike in prices could change everything for Wall Street
Wall Street is increasingly concerned that a wave of spending when the economy reopens could cause prices to spike, spoiling the financial market…
Continue Reading Instacart is moving beyond the grocery store
Instacart started as a grocery delivery service. But it’s increasingly moving into delivering office supplies, sporting goods, televisions,…
Continue Reading Marker offers snacks and beer, asks people not to take parking space
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — When it comes to reserving dibs for parking spaces after…
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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.…
Continue Reading All eyes on Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough as she reviews minimum wage provision in Covid relief bill
A little known but powerful Senate official is being thrust into the spotlight this week as Democrats are eager to see whether an increase to the…
Continue Reading Mom charged in shooting, killing her 2 children
Click here for updates on this story AMBRIDGE, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A mother is charged with shooting and killing her…
Continue Reading Senate confirms Tom Vilsack to serve again as agriculture secretary
The Senate confirmed Tom Vilsack as President Joe Biden’s agriculture secretary, sending the former Iowa governor to the same Cabinet position…
Continue Reading South Dakota’s pitch to keep up July 4 celebration at Mt. Rushmore resurfaces at Haaland confirmation hearing
South Dakota is hoping to keep the newly revived July 4th celebration at Mount Rushmore going, and the state’s governor is trying to get the…
Continue Reading Lawmakers grill SolarWinds CEO on devastating hack
SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna took a conciliatory tone toward US senators on Tuesday as he acknowledged his company’s role in unwittingly…
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Russia shows off new COVID-19 vaccine factory even as its people hesitate to get the shot
Decades ago, Soviet scientists researched biological weapons at a site in Volginsky, about 70 miles east of Moscow. Now, that site is being used to…
Continue Reading George Clooney is doing a lot of laundry and dishes these days
George Clooney is featured on one of the covers of W Magazine’s first issue of 2021, Volume 1, Best Performances, which pays tribute to the…
Continue Reading 105-yo woman survives 3 husbands, 2 pandemics
Click here for updates on this story OCEAN COUNTY, New Jersey (KYW) — It’s a story of inspiration! A South Jersey…
Continue Reading Capitol security officials point fingers over disastrous January 6 riot response
Law enforcement officials told lawmakers Tuesday they were prepared for the possibility of limited violence on January 6 at the US Capitol, but the…
Continue Reading Ron Johnson just dropped a ridiculous conspiracy theory at the Senate Capitol attack hearing
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson has carved out quite a niche for himself in recent weeks: He’s the guy willing to push wild conspiracy…
Continue Reading Tanden’s nomination hangs by a thread as Democrats have yet to abandon her
Senate Democrats and the White House are not yet abandoning the nomination of Neera Tanden to serve as President Joe Biden’s budget director…
Continue Reading Biden says administration will ‘probably’ mail out millions of masks soon
President Joe Biden said Tuesday the White House will “probably” move to send face masks directly to Americans as the country continues…
Continue Reading Police searching for woman accused of punching 2-yo on subway
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A 2-year-old boy has fallen victim to violence on the subway.…
Continue Reading ER visits for kids with animal bites up, Humane Society says
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — It’s hard to imagine man’s best friend turning into a violent…
Continue Reading Ron Johnson used the Capitol attack hearing to push a ridiculous conspiracy theory
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson has carved out quite a niche for himself in recent weeks: He’s the guy willing to push wild conspiracy…
Continue Reading Celebs including A-Rod and Ciara are getting into SPACs. What could go wrong?
SPAC mania has entered the celebrity phase. Colin Kaepernick, Shaquille O’Neal, Larry Kudlow and pop star Ciara are all lending their star…
Continue Reading 4 reasons Tesla’s stock is tumbling
Tesla, the hottest stock in the market for more than a year, has sunk into bear market territory. Shares of Tesla fell 6% Tuesday after closing down…
Continue Reading Republicans question Becerra on abortion and health care experience
President Joe Biden’s choice for the nation’s top health official largely avoided hostile fire from Republicans while testifying before…
Continue Reading Good Samaritans save single mother’s home with life-changing repairs
Good Samaritans stepped up to save a single mother’s home in desperate need of…
Continue Reading Tiger Woods injured in rollover car accident near Los Angeles that required ‘jaws of life’
Golf legend Tiger Woods was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a serious one-car rollover accident in Los Angeles County that required the…
Continue Reading Ahmaud Arbery’s death sparked some policy change, but one year later his family still awaits justice
Wanda Cooper-Jones never imagined having to live life without her son Ahmaud Arbery. But in the year since he was killed, that is her reality. She…
Continue Reading 3-year-old boy in remission from cancer meets Buzz Lightyear
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A three-year-old Howard County boy battling cancer got a…
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Bill to compensate wrongly convicted heads to Idaho governor
Legislation to compensate people wrongly convicted of crimes in Idaho cleared the House on Tuesday and is headed to Republican Gov. Brad…
Continue Reading David Perdue decides against Georgia Senate run a week after filing election paperwork
Former Sen. David Perdue has decided against becoming a candidate in the 2022 Georgia US Senate race a week after filing paperwork with the Federal…
Continue Reading Wife of ‘El Chapo’ to remain behind bars on drug trafficking charges, federal judge orders
The wife of drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera will remain behind bars following her arrest in Virginia on federal drug…
Continue Reading Biden to travel to Houston on Friday in the wake of extreme weather and power outages
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Houston on Friday as Texas works to recover from major winter storms and power outages.…
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Flags fly at half-staff to remember 500,000 Americans lost to COVID-19
Flags are flying at half staff. Not for one death, but for 500,000 of them. That’s how many lives have been lost in the US to…
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Vanessa Bryant calls out rapper Meek Mill for song referencing late husband Kobe Bryant
Vanessa Bryant was not amused by Meek Mill referencing the tragic death of her husband, Kobe Bryant, in his latest song. Bryant took to her Instagram…
Continue Reading Former WeWork CEO in talks to get nearly $500 million in SoftBank settlement
Adam Neumann, the disgraced former CEO and cofounder of WeWork, may soon have a massive payday as part of a possible settlement with SoftBank, the…
Continue Reading Driver who had windshield shattered urges others to clean off vehicles
Click here for updates on this story TIMONIUM, Maryland (WJZ) — A woman’s emotional plea to drivers is catching…
Continue Reading Unknown vandals shot a historical marker for Jackie Robinson and another for lynching victims in rural Georgia
There are over 2,300 historical markers in Georgia, a few dozen of which belong to the state’s Civil Rights Trail, devoted to events and…
Continue Reading CPAC cancels speaker over anti-Semitic social media comments
The upcoming annual Conservative Political Action Conference — where former President Donald Trump will make his first speech since leaving the…
Continue Reading Biden administration prepares to impose sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning and SolarWinds hack
The Biden administration is preparing to impose sanctions on Russia in the coming weeks over the poisoning and jailing of Russian opposition leader…
Continue Reading A Martian experiment in our sky: Earth microbes could temporarily survive on Mars, study says
The surface of Mars is a harsh frozen desert, but some microbes from Earth could temporarily survive there, according to a new study. And the…
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Idaho Falls Police corral hit and run driver
Idaho Falls Police followed a set of footprints from the scene of a hit and run accident to a hiding suspect at a nearby home at around 8 a.m. on…
Continue Reading After a deadly storm, some Texans must change electric providers while others still don’t have water
For many Texans, basic necessities like clean running water and a stable electricity provider may seem like a pipe dream right now. It’s been a…
Continue Reading Man charged with sex-related felonies that allegedly included box cutter
Click here for updates on this story CAMBRIDGE, Illinois (Quad-City Times ) — An Atkinson man has been charged in Henry…
Continue Reading After the GameStop fiasco, momentum builds for an $800 billion tax
Uncle Sam is in search for a pot of gold that could ease the pain of trillion-dollar deficits. And some believe Wall Street might just have the…
Continue Reading Biden administration prepares to impose sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning
The Biden administration is preparing to impose sanctions on Russia in the coming weeks over the poisoning and jailing of Russia opposition leader…
Continue Reading JPMorgan and Google launch program to help minority-owned banks
JPMorgan Chase and Google launched a program Tuesday to help banks owned and led by people of color increase their lending capabilities. The new…
Continue Reading Local nonprofit promoting mental health in the Black community
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — As part of Black History Month, one local organization is…
Continue Reading Valparaiso girl, 5, waits in cold for 2 hours after taking school bus home instead of getting daycare pickup
Click here for updates on this story Valparaiso, Indiana (WLS) — A 5-year-old girl in Valparaiso waited outside her…
Continue Reading Lakefront reopens, along with playgrounds, indoor swimming as COVID metrics improve
Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WLS) — Chicago will soon reopen access to its lakefront, playgrounds and…
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Idaho to tighten up vaccine eligibility
The state of Idaho is now requiring anyone seeking COVID-19 vaccines in the state to either live or work in the state.…
Continue Reading Kids kicked out of Catholic school after Sacramento mom’s racy online pics surface
Click here for updates on this story Sacramento, California (KCRA ) — Crystal and Chris Jackson just received word…
Continue Reading Frustration boiling over for residents without water
Click here for updates on this story Jackson, Mississippi (WAPT) — Thousands of Jackson residents remain without water…
Continue Reading 10 juveniles arrested after large gang-related fight
Click here for updates on this story DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia (WGCL) — Douglasville police announced they have arrested 10…
Continue Reading Biden’s pick to lead Health and Human Services goes before Senate committees
President Joe Biden’s choice for the nation’s top health official is testifying before Senate committees on Tuesday and Wednesday, as…
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Customs agents in Cincinnati seized 44 pounds of corn flakes covered in cocaine instead of sugar
US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) seized a shipment of cereal from South America that was covered in cocaine instead of sugar. CBP officers in…
Continue Reading New York theaters are going to open. Now will anyone show up?
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that movie theaters would reopen in New York City next month, welcome news for an industry that has been…
Continue Reading Deputy finds missing girl in motel room with 22-year-old man she met online
Click here for updates on this story Volusia County, Florida (WESH ) — A Volusia County sheriff’s deputy who was…
Continue Reading High-speed chase suspect arrested after overnight manhunt
Click here for updates on this story Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma (KOCO ) — A man was taken into custody after a…
Continue Reading Haaland grilled over past criticism of Republicans at confirmation hearing
President Joe Biden’s Interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland faced sharp questioning during a confirmation hearing Tuesday over past comments…
Continue Reading Teacher wins contest, students part of International Space Station experiment
Click here for updates on this story Linwood, Kansas (KMBC ) — Many kids have seen a rocket launch into space. Very few…
Continue Reading Capitol Police captain describes suffering chemical burns on her face during insurrection
Captain Carneysha Mendoza, one of many US Capitol Police officers injured while responding to the deadly insurrection on January 6, recalled to…
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EIPH preparing for next round of eligible vaccinations
Eastern Idaho Public Health is preparing to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the next group of eligible recipients.…
Continue Reading Cops hit with bogus claims of responsibility for the death of rapper’s grandparents
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Nearly a week after the bodies of Tony and Lelia Lewis…
Continue Reading Goodyear is going big in China with $2.8 billion takeover of Cooper
Goodyear has agreed to buy rival Cooper for $2.8 billion. The deal will give America’s largest tire producer a much bigger footprint around the…
Continue Reading Hillary Clinton is co-writing a political thriller
Hillary Clinton is working on a book with Canadian mystery novelist Louise Penny, set in the aftermath of US political chaos. The book, titled…
Continue Reading HSBC is pushing even harder into China and India
HSBC is pushing even harder into Asia as the bank seeks to shore up its business in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s also bringing…
Continue Reading ‘Try to honor the loss:’ Why CNN aired a national memorial service for 500,000 lives lost from Covid-19
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. More than 500,000…
Continue Reading Regulators examine Texas energy market after natural gas prices soared 10,000%
Federal regulators are looking closely at the Texas energy market after natural gas prices rocketed during last week’s deep freeze. And…
Continue Reading Police arrest alderman, allege he tried to escape cops
Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Racine alderman was arrested this weekend after…
Continue Reading Talking on the phone for 10 minutes could make you feel less lonely, study says
Talking to someone on the phone for 10 minutes multiple times a week — if you’re in control of the conversation — can decrease…
Continue Reading The worldwide web as we know it may be ending
Over the last year, the worldwide web has started to look less worldwide. Europe is floating regulation that could impose temporary bans on US tech…
Continue Reading Airline industry app could open up quarantine-free travel
A new app to help travelers store and manage their certifications for Covid-19 tests and vaccines is set to launch next month. The IATA Travel Pass…
Continue Reading 14-year-old charged with killing sister
Click here for updates on this story Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A 14-year-old Manheim Township girl is…
Continue Reading Police allege man killed family cat
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A Newberry Township man is facing charges after…
Continue Reading School board approves $2,000 COVID-19 bonus for all employees
Click here for updates on this story Clayton, Georgia (WGCL) — The Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) Board of…
Continue Reading Oprah-backed Oatly just made a move to go public
Oatly, the popular oat milk maker backed by Oprah, is making plans to go public. The Swedish company said it filed confidential IPO forms with the…
Continue Reading Lincoln passes first ban in Nebraska to prevent conversion therapy on youth
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Star Journal ) — Lincoln became the first city in…
Continue Reading FDA advisers to consider recommending single-dose Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine this week
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration will meet Friday to discuss whether to recommend Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19…
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