New video emerges of abducted college students in Nigeria
Disturbing video clips show students kidnapped from a college in Nigeria’s northwest Kaduna state being held at gunpoint and beaten with a whip…
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Tesla removed some drivers from its self-driving test for not paying attention
Tesla has expanded its “full self-driving” software to roughly 2,000 Tesla owners, but some drivers were revoked access for not paying…
Continue Reading ISIS behind brutal attack in Salah al-Din province, Iraq military says
ISIS militants were behind Thursday’s brutal killings north of Baghdad where they shot dead eight people in three separate attacks, including…
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9 things that weren’t scary before the pandemic but are now
What was nice about the Before Times was that, for most people, social interactions and outings could be carefree. We miss them, and that’s a…
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Exhausted men more likely to suffer a heart attack, study finds
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — Men with vital exhaustion are more likely to suffer…
Continue Reading FD: House fire intentionally set
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Honolulu Fire Department officials say a house fire…
Continue Reading Bottle drive organized to help family
Click here for updates on this story OGEMAW COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — A local community is supporting a family after a…
Continue Reading Shooting at a party in Chicago leaves 13 people wounded and 2 dead
Two people were killed and 13 others were wounded in a mass shooting at a party on Chicago’s South Side early Sunday morning, police said.…
Continue Reading Police use kettling tactic on protesters
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A group of 100 demonstrators took a short march through…
Continue Reading Person “suspiciously fell” out of vehicle on I-49
Click here for updates on this story HARRISONVILLE, Missouri (KCTV) — The Missouri Highway Patrol said that someone…
Continue Reading Cow pie event marks end of stadium
Click here for updates on this story NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — A school district in Northumberland…
Continue Reading Americans bought guns in record numbers in 2020 during a year of unrest — and the surge is continuing
Gun sales in the United States reached a record level last year, with the biggest increases in background checks for firearms overlapping with months…
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Here’s how you could win $1,000 by playing cornhole in your own backyard
If you are a lawn game enthusiast, now might be your chance to shine! Lawn care company TruGreen is offering $1,000 dollars to a cornhole aficionado…
Continue Reading Missing teen last seen leaving high school
Click here for updates on this story MAZOMANIE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking…
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Biden scored a major legislative victory, but now comes the hard part
After savoring the passage of his $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package in the Rose Garden last week, President Joe Biden begins the tough work of…
Continue Reading Yemeni journalist freed from jail after Biden administration ‘urged’ UAE to use influence for release
Yemeni journalist Adel al-Hasani was released from jail on Sunday after a nearly 6-month imprisonment, his lawyer Liza Manaa Saeed told CNN. Hasani,…
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Health officials reflect on one year anniversary of coronavirus in Idaho
Now one year into the pandemic, we know more about how coronavirus spreads, how to treat it, and we now have multiple…
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Charges filed against Proud Boys member who allegedly pepper-sprayed police during Capitol insurrection
The Justice Department has charged a member of the Proud Boys who allegedly used pepper spray against police officers during the US Capitol…
Continue Reading Covid prevented last year’s NCAA tourneys. Now organizers have plans for a successful Big Dance
A year ago we were left with empty courts and empty brackets. Just as men’s college basketball conference tournaments jumped into action,…
Continue Reading Abrams on GOP efforts to target voting: ‘It is a redux of Jim Crow in a suit and tie’
Stacey Abrams on Sunday lambasted efforts by Republicans to restrict voting rights in Georgia, calling it “racist” and “a redux of…
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We bought an NFT. Here’s what we learned
As headlines about people bidding eye-watering sums on GIFs of Pop Tart cats, the first-ever tweet, a Kings of Leon album and other NFTs piled up…
Continue Reading Homeland Security chief directs FEMA to aid in sheltering unaccompanied migrant children
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid and support efforts “to safely receive,…
Continue Reading Announcer who hurled racist insults at a high school basketball team has issued an apology
The Oklahoma high school basketball announcer who hurled racist insults during a livestream of a state basketball game has apologized for his…
Continue Reading Prices will rise because of stimulus, but that won’t last, Janet Yellen says
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she didn’t think inflation posed a significant risk now that the Biden administration’s covid relief…
Continue Reading A new COVID-19 side effect? Some patients are developing sudden onset diabetes
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — Among all the manifestations and complications of…
Continue Reading Wireless companies shelled out billions of dollars to fix this 5G problem
Excitement around 5G, and its promise of lightning fast download speeds and huge data capacity, has ratcheted up since the first 5G-enabled iPhone…
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez remain a couple, say they are ‘working through some things’
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez say they are still together. The couple released a statement to CNN Saturday morning through their representative…
Continue Reading Biden commits to ‘free, open, secure’ Indo-Pacific in rare op-ed with ‘Quad’ members
President Joe Biden declared the United States is “committed to a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region” in a rare op-ed…
Continue Reading Seattle police used DNA to identify suspect in the death of a baby 23 years ago
Nearly 23 years ago, a newborn baby was found dead in a trash can at a gas station in Seattle. Decades later, police have arrested a suspect in the…
Continue Reading Joe Biden’s ‘broken places’
When Ernest Hemingway was finishing a novel in Paris in 1929, he let a fellow writer read the manuscript. F. Scott Fitzgerald responded with 10 pages…
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Former boxing champion ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler dies at 66
Former undisputed middleweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler died on Saturday at the age of 66, according to his wife Kay G. Hagler.…
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One Florida mayor says ‘too many people’ coming for spring break as US health officials urge vigilance
US health officials say how Americans act in the coming weeks could help determine how the Covid-19 pandemic continues to unfold. While infection…
Continue Reading Crowd shouts ‘Shame on you’ as London police break up a peaceful vigil for Sarah Everard
At first it all appeared calm. As night fell on the part of South London where Sarah Everard took her final steps 10 days ago, the clouds parted for…
Continue Reading Weeks after a winter storm, Jackson, Mississippi, residents may soon be able to stop boiling water before using it
The water supply in Jackson, Mississippi, may finally return to normal soon, weeks after a winter storm left some without service and forced a…
Continue Reading The place where George Floyd died is a now sacred space and a battleground
First you see the barricades — traffic cones, graffitied concrete Jersey barriers and a metal frame that resembles a bike rack. Then…
Continue Reading Jerome Powell can’t take his eyes off the job market
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has made it very clear that unlike some investors, he’s not stressed out about a potential rise in…
Continue Reading Where will you be on July 4?
When Ernest Hemingway was finishing a novel in Paris in 1929, he let a fellow writer read the manuscript. F. Scott Fitzgerald responded with 10 pages…
Continue Reading Steve Ballmer Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1956 Birth place: Detroit, Michigan Birth name:…
Continue Reading Aretha Franklin Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1942 Death date: August 16, 2018…
Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time: Don’t forget to spring forward
It’s that time of year again. This weekend, you’ll sacrifice an hour of sleep in exchange for a few months of extra daylight. Benjamin…
Continue Reading London police chief faces calls to resign after officers smash vigil to murdered Sarah Everard
Women’s rights activists in the UK are reeling from the Metropolitan Police’s heavy-handed approach at a Saturday night vigil for Sarah…
Continue Reading Hank Paulson Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Hank Paulson, former US Treasury secretary and CEO of Goldman Sachs. Personal Birth date: March 28, 1946 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Peyton Manning Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1976 Birth…
Continue Reading Caris LeVert admits ‘gratefulness’ following NBA return 46 days after surgery to remove cancerous mass
Caris LeVert made his return to NBA action on Saturday night after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous mass on his kidney almost two months ago.…
Continue Reading Warren Beatty Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of actor, director, producer, and writer Warren Beatty. Personal Birth date: March 30, 1937 Birth place: Richmond,…
Continue Reading Terry McAuliffe wants to be Virginia’s governor again. His opponents say it’s time to move on.
Terry McAuliffe has a question to answer: Why again? The former governor of Virginia, four years removed from the end of his first term, is vying for…
Continue Reading Lawmakers with former intelligence and military experience weigh Capitol security concerns
Michigan Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin served three tours in Iraq alongside the US military as a CIA analyst before becoming a member of Congress,…
Continue Reading Former British Cycling doctor found guilty of ordering banned testosterone
Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman has been found guilty of ordering testosterone “knowing or believing it was to be…
Continue Reading Mississippi capital aims to lift boil water notice still in effect for 43,000 connections after February storms
Many Jackson, Mississippi residents may finally return to a sense of normalcy regarding their water supply, which has remained strained since the…
Continue Reading An Omaha police officer was shot four times while responding to a shoplifting call
A police officer was injured Friday after being shot four times while responding to a shoplifting call at a mall in Nebraska. Omaha Police Department…
Continue Reading Crews were dredging the river. Instead of muck, they pulled up three cannons and a mystery
Dredging the Savannah River is like a box of chocolates, say those who head up the task. You never know what you’re gonna find. How about three…
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There are Irish pubs all over the world. In Ireland they’re in big trouble
Ireland. Close your eyes and picture what you think of when you envision the Emerald Isle. The green. The natural beauty. That distinctive accent.…
Continue Reading America is obsessed with the Royals. So we make our own
Royalty. Even the word is deeply evocative. It oozes luxury, history, opulence, and power (and, also, colonialism). Our favorite fictions and…
Continue Reading Video gaming association commits $1 million to support Black Girls Code
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced a $1 million partnership with Black Girls Code (BGC) to help educate and support girls…
Continue Reading 10 common mistakes in fighting ‘coronasomnia’ — the inability to fall and stay asleep
COVID-19 has spawned another global health crisis some have dubbed “coronasomnia” — an inability to fall asleep or get good quality…
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Idaho State falls to EWU for the 11th straight time
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Eastern Washington continued their dominance over Idaho State with a 46-42 win on Saturday night. With the victory, the…
Continue Reading Indian climate activist Disha Ravi speaks for first time since her arrest
Indian climate campaigner Disha Ravi revealed she never imagined her activism would see her jailed in her first statement since her controversial…
Continue Reading Joe Biden just can’t quit Delaware — even as president
Bidding farewell to his adopted home state in January, Joe Biden — then the President-elect — grew emotional as he boarded his flight to…
Continue Reading Biden administration started outreach to North Korea last month, but country is unresponsive
The Biden administration launched a behind-the-scenes push last month to reach out to North Korea through multiple channels, a senior administration…
Continue Reading Keep masks on, NIH director pleads as Texas enters 1st weekend without statewide Covid-19 restrictions
As spring break travel picks up and states increasingly drop Covid-19 restrictions, Dr. Francis Collins, the National Institutes of Health director,…
Continue Reading 293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…
Continue Reading Kids detained in overcrowded border facility are terrified, crying and worried, lawyers say
Children detained in an overcrowded government-run tent facility at the US-Mexico border say they haven’t been able to shower for days or…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 170 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 170 new COVID-19 cases…
Continue Reading Woman arrested after refusing to wear a mask in a Texas bank
Police body camera footage obtained by CNN affiliate KTRK shows a woman being arrested at a Galveston, Texas, bank after she refused to wear a mask…
Continue Reading UK business is looking to hire virtual landscapers to spruce up Minecraft
If you love to play Minecraft and call yourself a landscaper, a company in the United Kingdom may have a job for you. WhatShed, which calls itself…
Continue Reading CNN at the border: Why migrants say they’re making the dangerous journey now
On the banks of the Rio Grande near the south Texas city of Hildalgo, dozens of undocumented migrants — mostly women and young children —…
Continue Reading NASA astronauts conduct fifth spacewalk of 2021
Astronauts Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover Jr. spent their Saturday conducting a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. The spacewalk,…
Continue Reading Kids detained at US-Mexico border haven’t been able to shower for days or call their parents, lawyers say
Children detained in an overcrowded government-run tent facility at the US-Mexico border say they haven’t been able to shower for days or…
Continue Reading Ron Johnson says he might have been concerned for safety had Capitol rioters been BLM and Antifa
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday invoked race in explaining his sense of safety during the January 6 Capitol riot, saying that he…
Continue Reading Stimulus payments hitting some Americans’ bank accounts
Some Americans are already seeing the latest round of stimulus payments hit their bank accounts, as the first batch of funds is rolled out. The…
Continue Reading Senior living centers celebrate return to in-person visits
Click here for updates on this story LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri (KCTV) — Emotional reunions are on the horizon for people…
Continue Reading COVID-19 lockdowns may impact cognitive ability, risk assessment: study
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — People around the world have been negatively…
Continue Reading Woman battling with COVID-19 for months goes home from rehab hospital
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A patient who has been battling COVID-19 for months…
Continue Reading Chicago surprises the city with the traditional green river for St. Patrick’s Day after saying the event was canceled
The green river wasn’t supposed to flow for St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago this year, but the city surprised its residents by carrying on…
Continue Reading Fast-acting neighbors credited with saving residents from burning home
Click here for updates on this story FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Fast acting neighbors are being credited for…
Continue Reading After nearly 3 months of looking for a COVID-19 vaccine, this couple finally got shots thanks to an online tool anyone can use
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — 65-year-old Kenneth Hartenstine described it as…
Continue Reading Firefighters: Charcoal grill likely cause of fire that displaced three people
Click here for updates on this story BATTLE GROUND, Washington (KPTV) — Firefighters say a charcoal grill is the likely…
Continue Reading POLICE: Man used businesses to front drug operation
Click here for updates on this story DECATUR, Georgia (WGCL) — It appears to be an ordinary body shop in Decatur, but…
Continue Reading Here is what the potential impeachment of Gov. Andrew Cuomo could look like
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment and unwanted advances, is now the subject of an impeachment investigation after…
Continue Reading Army now reviewing Pentagon investigation into Michael Flynn’s dealings with Russia and other foreign entities
The Pentagon’s internal watchdog has finished a long-delayed investigation into Michael Flynn and has sent its findings to the Army for a final…
Continue Reading Bitcoin tops the $60,000 mark
Bitcoin prices continue to skyrocket. The cryptocurrency surpassed $60,000 on Saturday to hit a new high, just a few weeks after it topped $50,000.…
Continue Reading 200 opposition activists detained at democratic forum in Moscow. Russian authorities says they were breaking Covid-19 protocol
Around 200 opposition activists were detained in Moscow on Saturday, according to a statement from Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. The…
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Groups to fund new bison quarantine facility in Yellowstone
Officials from two conservation groups have said they are working to raise $500,000 to fund modification and construction of quarantine pens near…
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UPDATE: Missing motorists found in Bannock County
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office announced the two have been found in Bannock…
Continue Reading After 118 years, a female member of the Ford family is set to join the automakers’ board
Alexandra Ford English is about to be the first female member of the Ford family elected to the board of the automaker that the men in her family…
Continue Reading Permanent daylight time could be even worse for your sleep: expert
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — This Saturday night, most Canadians will be setting…
Continue Reading SARS-CoV-2 ‘ready-made’ for human transmission, study suggests
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — New research suggests that SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
Continue Reading How early pandemic praise for Cuomo, Newsom and Trump disappeared
Nearly a year ago, New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all nonessential workers in the state would have to stay home. The…
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Daylight saving time: ‘Turn and test’ to stay safe from home fires
As you turn your clocks forward for daylight saving time this Sunday, the Red Cross of Greater Idaho encourages you to also test your smoke…
Continue Reading Here are the states where you can expect to live the longest and shortest
Good news for those living in the Aloha State: Hawaii residents have the highest life expectancy in the nation, according to newly released data by…
Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez split
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are going their separate ways. The duo split “a few weeks ago,” a source close to couple told CNN…
Continue Reading Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré says Capitol Hill fencing alone will not prevent another attack
Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led a review of security at the US Capitol in the wake of the January 6 riot, said Friday that the fencing…
Continue Reading White House warns organizations have ‘hours, not days’ to fix vulnerabilities as Microsoft Exchange attacks increase
The Biden administration warned Friday that organizations face enormous risks from the recently disclosed Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities that…
Continue Reading Chris Harrison is out as host of the next ‘Bachelorette’ season
Chris Harrison’s journey with “The Bachelorette” is over, at least for now, after a controversy over racially insensitive comments.…
Continue Reading How this year of working on Zoom has affected your brain
We have passed a year since the initial COVID-19 shutdowns. That means a year of working from home, business casual from the waist up, and staring at…
Continue Reading A year into the pandemic, it’s time to take stock of our mental health
I spent the week of March 9, 2020, in the office, sitting across from my patients, one after another, in my office. We talked about relationship…
Continue Reading Fact-checking Lauren Boebert’s story about a man getting beaten to death outside her restaurant
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, an outspoken advocate of gun rights, has for years told a dramatic story about why she began openly carrying a gun. She…
Continue Reading Watch NASA astronauts during their Saturday spacewalk
Astronauts Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover Jr. are spending their Saturday conducting a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. The…
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Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could slow cognitive decline in patients, early results suggest
Eli Lilly and Company’s experimental intravenous drug donanemab could slow the cognitive decline of patients with Alzheimer’s disease,…
Continue Reading Researchers discover a dinosaur preserved sitting on a nest of eggs with fossilized embryos, a first
Scientists are celebrating the first discovery of a dinosaur preserved while sitting on a nest of eggs with fossilized embryos, including at least…
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