Hunter accidentally shoots hiker in St. Charles County
Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — A hunter accidentally shot a hiker near Weldon…
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Zacarias Moussaoui Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of convicted terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui, who is serving a life sentence in prison without parole for his part in…
Continue Reading Missing person found in Lake Lanier
Click here for updates on this story HALL County, GA (WGCL) — Investigators have found a missing person, who went…
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Elizabeth Warren says she’ll run for reelection to the Senate in 2024
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts who ran for president in the 2020 election, said Sunday that she will run for…
Continue Reading Wingate University in North Carolina acknowledges its namesake sold slaves
Wingate University, a private liberal arts college in North Carolina, has set up a committee to determine “next steps” after learning its…
Continue Reading Kansas City recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander community
Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, MO (KCTV) — Today, music filled the streets of downtown Kansas…
Continue Reading Two artists travel by foot, horseback & boat to recreate ‘Picturesque’ art from the 1800s
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Recreating art from the 1800s — that’s the…
Continue Reading Businessman pledges $250k of $1 million goal to help India battle COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local Asheville businessman who emigrated to…
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Portneuf Medical Center to host mini health fair May 15
Portneuf Medical Center is hosting a Mini Health Fair on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in honor of Women’s Health Month.…
Continue Reading Metro Police charge convicted felon after road rage incident in Nashville
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — A 52-year-old man was arrested after police said he was…
Continue Reading Vaccinations offered during UConn commencement ceremonies
Click here for updates on this story EAST HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — It’s the moment students wanted, but feared they…
Continue Reading Vigil held to remember victims of gun violence
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Mother’s Day celebrations will be somber for some. A…
Continue Reading Kids are taking governments to court over climate. And they are starting to win
It was early in the morning when Luisa Neubauer got the call from her lawyer. She was staying at her mother’s house, frantically trying to…
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Elon Musk opens ‘SNL’ by telling his mother that he’s gifting her dogecoin for Mother’s Day
Live from New York, it’s Elon Musk. And his mother too. After much fanfare, anticipation and some controversy, the eccentric tech billionaire…
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Caitlyn Jenner says she favors path to citizenship for California immigrants
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner said she favors granting a path to citizenship to the 1.75 million undocumented…
Continue Reading Clyburn says Democrats should not stall police reform talks over push for ‘perfect’ bill and ending qualified immunity
House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Sunday said Democrats should not delay new policing reform legislation even if a provision on ending civil…
Continue Reading Utah GOP governor defends Republicans’ push to end enhanced unemployment
Utah GOP Gov. Spencer Cox on Sunday defended Republicans’ push to end enhanced unemployment, saying that although some families continue to…
Continue Reading Biden says he no longer understands Republicans. He has a chance to figure the GOP out this week.
President Joe Biden used a fleeting handshake moment below Air Force One this week to pitch two Republican senators on his plan for infrastructure.…
Continue Reading Laos records first Covid-19 related death over a year into the pandemic
Over one year into the pandemic, the southeast Asian country Laos has recorded its first Covid-19 related death, according to reporting from…
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Co-chair of Facebook Oversight Board defends decision to uphold Trump ban
Michael McConnell, co-chair of the Facebook Oversight Board, defended the board’s recommendation to continue the suspension of former President…
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Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby win in doubt after postrace drug test
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has tested positive for elevated levels of betamethasone, trainer Bob Baffert revealed Sunday, throwing the…
Continue Reading Shooting at downtown Phoenix hotel leaves one dead, several others injured
An overnight shooting at a hotel in downtown Phoenix left one dead and several others injured, police said Sunday morning. Police Sgt. Margaret Cox…
Continue Reading Top White House Covid official urges Americans to follow expert guidance as pace of vaccinations slows
The White House Covid-19 response coordinator on Sunday said the country is “turning the corner” on the pandemic, but stressed that…
Continue Reading Local florist lost about 25% of their product due to cold snap
Click here for updates on this story Saginaw, Michigan (WNEM) — Florists across the county are experiencing shortages…
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Cool Sunday, Frosty Monday Morning With a Few Showers
Cool for Sunday with highs into the mid 50’s. An area of low pressure is keeping us cooler than average with some showers working into the region…
Continue Reading High school senior donates college savings after landing prestigious scholarship
Joshua Nelson landed a full-ride scholarship to Southeast Missouri State University. Now the Missouri native wants to pay it forward by donating his…
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DEQ seeks source water protection grant applications
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting source water protection grant applications for the 2021-2022 funding…
Continue Reading Seaside hotel owner offers incentives to get more applicants to fill vacant openings
Click here for updates on this story SEASIDE, OR (KPTV) — It’s a trend many industries are seeing right now…
Continue Reading Family cat dies in house fire caused by stovetop
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, OR (KPTV) — Fire crews say a family cat died on Saturday morning after a…
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Woman learned birth mother was star on ‘That’s My Mama’
Lisa Wright always knew she was adopted, but had no idea her biological mother was a star on one of her favorite television shows. Now Wright is…
Continue Reading The wife of Martin Luther King III has tough conversations about racism with their daughter, an emerging young activist
At the age of 12, Yolanda King is a force. She has delivered dynamic speeches about racial equality and gun control. She’s advocating for youth…
Continue Reading Prices are rising everywhere you look
Everywhere you look, there are headlines about higher prices. Some are tied to commodities, which are getting snapped up as the global economy…
Continue Reading Top White House Covid official urges Americans to follow expert guidance as pace of vaccines slows
The White House Covid-19 response coordinator on Sunday said the country is “turning the corner” on the pandemic, but stressed that…
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What the mothers of 3 Civil Rights leaders have to teach Black moms today
Anna Malaika Tubbs learned she was pregnant with her first child in November 2019 while researching her first book. Already, her relationship with…
Continue Reading She’s celebrating Mother’s Day by giving away bags full of care items to women in shelters
Laverne Delgado is spending Mother’s Day weekend crisscrossing Los Angeles with bags full of personal care items for single moms who’ve…
Continue Reading The 4th-largest statue in the United States is a shrine to every mother’s love
She stands with open arms atop a mountain ridge on the continental divide overlooking Butte, Montana. “Our Lady of the Rockies,” the…
Continue Reading Native Americans weren’t alone on the Trail of Tears. Enslaved Africans were, too
When Alaina E. Roberts started piecing her family’s history together she made a surprising discovery that changed what it meant to be a Black…
Continue Reading Controversial Police Encounters Fast Facts
Here’s a look at controversial police encounters that have prompted protests over the past three decades. This select list includes cases in…
Continue Reading Driver was shot after a verbal altercation with another driver, Atlanta police say
A female driver was shot and taken to the hospital after a verbal altercation with a male driver near Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday…
Continue Reading George Lucas Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of filmmaker George Lucas. Personal: Birth date: May 14, 1944 Birth place: Modesto, California Birth name: George…
Continue Reading Armed Forces Day Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Armed Forces Day, a holiday observed in some areas of the United States to honor all branches of the armed forces. Facts May…
Continue Reading People of color have a new enemy: techno-racism
As protesters take to the streets to fight for racial equality in the United States, experts in digital technology are quietly tackling a lesser…
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Chef transplants are bringing new flavor to suburbs and smaller cities and towns
Each Sunday morning, right at 10 a.m., Carolyn Nugent and Alen Ramos sit in their townhouse and watch their phones light up with email after email…
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Canelo Alvarez stops Billy Joe Saunders in front of record 73,126 fans in Texas
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez added the WBO super-middleweight belt to his burgeoning collection, defeating Billy Joe Saunders in front of a…
Continue Reading Two women and a 4-year-old girl wounded in Times Square shooting, NYPD says
Two women and a 4-year-old girl, believed to be innocent bystanders, were wounded in a shooting at New York’s Times Square on Saturday,…
Continue Reading Why Republicans are ready to kill the $300 pandemic unemployment boost
Even as Congress raced to rescue the nation from the coronavirus pandemic last spring, Republican lawmakers were raising red flags about expanding…
Continue Reading 50 years after Marvin Gaye asked, ‘What’s Going On?’ America still searching for an answer
As a child, musician Devon Gilfillian remembers his father, a professional wedding singer, harmonizing with Marvin Gaye’s iconic…
Continue Reading These beautiful Italian towns will pay you to work remotely
Remote working has become a possibility for many during the pandemic, meaning the office can now be anywhere from a kitchen table to a sandy beach on…
Continue Reading At least 100 injured in 2nd night of clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians in Jerusalem, Palestinian Red Crescent says
At least 100 people were injured as Israeli police clashed with Palestinians in Jerusalem for a second night Saturday, according to the Palestinian…
Continue Reading No charges in fatal police shooting of mentally ill Black man, district attorney says
No charges will be brought against two Walnut Creek, California, police officers who fatally shot a 23-year-old Black man in June 2019. The Contra…
Continue Reading Student interest in this field soared since the pandemic’s start. Experts hope this is a turning point
Several weeks after world health officials declared the coronavirus a pandemic, 40-year-old Sheri McCaskill decided to apply to a master’s…
Continue Reading Aubrey Plaza has married her longtime boyfriend, director Jeff Baena
It appears that Aubrey Plaza has married her longtime boyfriend, director Jeff Baena. Plaza, 36, known for playing April Ludgate on the NBC comedy…
Continue Reading At least 90 injured in 2nd day of clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians in Jerusalem, Palestinian Red Crescent says
At least 90 people were injured as Palestinians and Israeli police clashed in Jerusalem for a second night Saturday, according to the Palestinian Red…
Continue Reading At least 50 killed and over 100 wounded in blast near Kabul girls’ school
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 100 others wounded in an explosion near a high school for girls in the Afghan capital, Kabul,…
Continue Reading An extremely rare calico lobster was rescued from a Red Lobster in Virginia
A rare lobster almost ended up as someone’s dinner at a Red Lobster restaurant in Virginia before employees recognized its uniqueness and…
Continue Reading The average number of Covid-19 vaccines administered dipped below 2 million per day
The seven-day average of Covid-19 vaccines administered in the United States has dipped below 2 million per day for the first time since early March…
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What to do if you’re planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic
They had the artsy, rustic venue, the tailored dress and a guest list including about 150 of their closest friends and family. But the pandemic had…
Continue Reading The Chinese policy that makes Uyghurs feel like hostages in their own homes
A woman raises a toast in a photo that appears to show four friends enjoying dinner together. The reality couldn’t be more different. The woman…
Continue Reading 4-year-old hacks mom’s Amazon Prime account and orders 51 boxes of SpongeBob SquarePants Popsicles
Four-year-old Noah Ruiz loves two things: Popsicles and SpongeBob. And when he discovered both objects of his passion had been combined into one…
Continue Reading More than 60 injured in 2nd day of clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians in Jerusalem, Palestinian Red Crescent says
At least 64 people were injured as Palestinians and Israeli police clashed in Jerusalem for a second night Saturday, according to the Palestinian Red…
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City of Ammon holds swimming pool fundraiser
The city of Ammon held its first annual Freezin’ for a Reason Swimming Pool Fundraiser to on Saturday.…
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Calvary Chapel hosts food drive
On Saturday, Calvary Chapel in Pocatello offered free food boxes to families in…
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Regal Edwards Grand Teton holds opening weekend
The Regal Edwards Grand Teton is now open for business.…
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Freeze Warning for the Snake River Plain
Idaho Falls (KIFI) – With cold air in place from the Friday cold front, we’ll see freezing temperatures early Sunday morning. The National Weather…
Continue Reading Cyberattack forces major US fuel pipeline to shut down
A cyberattack forced the temporary shut down of one of the US’ largest pipelines Friday, highlighting already heightened concerns over the…
Continue Reading Obamas announce family dog Bo has died
The Obamas announced Saturday that their beloved family dog Bo has died. “This afternoon was a difficult one for our family. We said goodbye to…
Continue Reading Elon Musk is an odd choice for SNL host. Here’s why he was picked
“Saturday Night Live” has made some odd host picks over its history. The long-running NBC variety show’s Studio 8H stage has been…
Continue Reading IndyCar driver Robert Wickens drives a race car for the first time since his paralyzing crash
IndyCar Series driver Robert Wickens has experienced a lot in the past three years: a paralyzing crash in 2018, regaining strength to have his first…
Continue Reading State Department announces winners of Diversity Visa Program
The State Department on Saturday announced the winners of the 2022 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as “The Green Card…
Continue Reading 3 dead, suspect killed after shooting and fire in Baltimore County
Three people are dead and another was injured in a shooting and fire at a townhome Saturday morning just outside Baltimore, officials said. Police…
Continue Reading Doctor uses TikTok to educate public about COVID-19 vaccine
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — Like many people during the pandemic and lockdowns, Dr.…
Continue Reading Aubrey Plaza has married her long time boyfriend, director Jeff Baena
It appears that Aubrey Plaza has married her longtime boyfriend, director Jeff Baena. Plaza, 36, known for playing April Ludgate on the NBC comedy…
Continue Reading Brood X is almost here. Billions of cicadas to emerge in eastern US
Love is in the air this spring in the eastern United States, where billions of cicadas will soon appear in the biggest emergence event since 2004.…
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Dream job: This company will pay you to nap
Sleeping on the job is one thing, but getting paid to do it? That’s what eachnight, a company focused on sleep health, is offering: $1,500 for…
Continue Reading Middle School student saves friend’s life at school
Click here for updates on this story COVINGTON, Newton County, Georgia (Rockdale Citizen) — — It started as just a…
Continue Reading ‘This gives us hope.’ George Floyd’s family praises federal indictment of 4 former police officers
Members of George Floyd’s family on Saturday praised the news that four former Minneapolis police officers will face federal charges in…
Continue Reading Turkey vulture who made its way inside office building released back into the wild
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A turkey vulture that made its way inside the 8th floor of a…
Continue Reading Virginia Republicans gather to pick their gubernatorial nominee
As Virginia Republicans try to win their first race for governor in more than a decade, the party is selecting their standardbearer this weekend…
Continue Reading As the pandemic eases, the media’s coverage of it is shifting
How can the average American minimize risk while resuming normal activities after one year plus of pandemic disruptions? That’s the ultimate…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich wins ninth consecutive Bundesliga title
What a 12 months this has been for Bayern Munich — both on and off the pitch. The German side secured its ninth consecutive Bundesliga title on…
Continue Reading Officer vows to return to his motorcycle unit, months after being hit by an ATV
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — An Atlanta Police Officer is vowing to return to his motorcycle…
Continue Reading Water gun fight turns to gunfire, kills 18-year-old
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTE COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is…
Continue Reading 2020’s most popular baby names certainly look familiar
Olivia and Liam were America’s most popular names for baby girls and boys in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration’s…
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Officials are urging people not to forge Covid-19 vaccine cards. Here’s why it matters
Covid-19 vaccination record cards can easily be forged, and US law enforcers are keenly aware. For weeks, the FBI has warned the public against…
Continue Reading Trump’s DOJ secretly obtained phone records of Washington Post reporters
President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice secretly obtained phone records of multiple Washington Post reporters, the newspaper reported on…
Continue Reading Deputy had just finished singing to God moments before hearing elderly woman lost in woods shouting for help
Click here for updates on this story WALTON COUNTY, Florida (WALA) — It’s a heart tugging video that’s been viewed…
Continue Reading AG event to help expunge misdemeanor marijuana convictions
Click here for updates on this story GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — The first in a series of expungement events will…
Continue Reading Lawyers for family of Andrew Brown Jr. ask district attorney to recuse himself
Attorneys for the family of a North Carolina man fatally shot by deputies have called for a local district attorney to recuse himself from the case,…
Continue Reading Louisiana unveils civil rights markers honoring the courage of activists and the places they organized and boycotted for change
“Courage over oppression” is the message the Louisiana Office of Tourism is pressing into with the installation of historical markers…
Continue Reading Mother accused in 3-year-old’s death
Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Manchester mother is facing charges following…
Continue Reading Man charged with 53 counts of sexual activities with minors
Click here for updates on this story RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Rutherford County man has been charged…
Continue Reading Chinese rocket expected to crash into Earth this weekend
A large Chinese rocket that is out of control is set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend, bringing a final wave of concern before its…
Continue Reading Businesses come together to paint historic downtown
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — On Friday, multiple organizations in Nashville came…
Continue Reading Loose zebra captured
Click here for updates on this story COOKEVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — In Putnam County today, there was plenty of…
Continue Reading Georgia joins states allowing college athletes to be paid
Georgia is the latest state to allow college athletes to be paid after Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a measure that he says ensures they be…
Continue Reading Elementary teacher arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor and other charges
Click here for updates on this story WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tennessee (WSMV) — The William County Sheriff’s Office…
Continue Reading Ethiopian Orthodox Church Patriarch condemns Tigray ‘genocide’
The head of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has condemned his own country’s rulers in a video recorded by the director of a US-based…
Continue Reading Man arrested after roommate stabbed to death during fight, police say
Click here for updates on this story FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois (KMOV) — A fight between roommates in the Metro East…
Continue Reading At least 30 killed, 52 wounded in blast near Kabul girls’ school
At least 30 people have been killed and 52 others wounded in an explosion near a high school for girls in the Afghan capital, Kabul, Afghan officials…
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