The stigma of variant names
Coronavirus variants will now be referred to by letters of the Greek alphabet instead of where they were first discovered, the World Health…
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As China’s Communist Party turns 100, its members’ ‘red genes’ matter more than ever to Beijing
For a decidedly atheist political organization, China’s ruling Communist Party is fond of talking about its origins in religious terms. In…
Continue Reading As hurricane season starts, coastal Catholics call on this holy go-between for protection from storms
As Hurricane Matthew whipped up Florida’s Atlantic coast in 2016, Beth Williby got scared. “That hurricane, in particular, just got my…
Continue Reading ‘Unthinkable’ discovery in Canada as remains of 215 children found buried near residential school
The gruesome discovery took decades and for some survivors of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, the confirmation that children as…
Continue Reading Former Southwest Airline pilot sentenced after pleading guilty to lewd incident during flight
Former Southwest Airlines pilot Michael Haak, 60, was sentenced to one year of probation last week after pleading guilty to committing a lewd,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 1: White House, Covid-19, voting laws, Israel, climate
Rabbit, rabbit! It’s a new month, which means a brand new chance to make your own luck. Why do we say rabbit rabbit, anyway? Here’s what…
Continue Reading Their relationships were tested during the pandemic. Now, they are debating if they are worth saving
There’s no doubt that relationships were tested during the pandemic, as many people limited social interactions and worked remotely. But how…
Continue Reading A California sheriff’s deputy has died after being shot in the line of duty
A 17-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in California has died after being shot in the line of duty Monday, the…
Continue Reading More than 150 children are missing in latest Nigeria kidnapping raid
Students from an Islamic school in the north-central Nigerian state of Niger were indiscriminately shot and abducted Sunday by a group of…
Continue Reading France and Germany ‘seeking full clarity’ from US and Denmark on spying report
France and Germany are “seeking full clarity” on a report claiming that one of Denmark’s intelligence agencies helped the United…
Continue Reading A missing hiker has been found dead after an apparent fall near Telluride, Colorado
Rescuers searching for a missing hiker in Colorado found him dead after an apparent fall Monday, officials said. The San Miguel County…
Continue Reading Christian diet guru and ‘Tarzan’ actor are among 7 presumed dead in plane crash near Nashville
Search crews have recovered human remains, two engines and part of a plane that crashed into a Tennessee lake Saturday, killing all seven people…
Continue Reading Belgium recalls ambassador to South Korea after his wife is filmed slapping a shop assistant
Belgium is recalling its ambassador to South Korea following an incident in which his wife was recorded striking a woman in Seoul. In a statement…
Continue Reading 12-year-old is among 3 killed in weekend violence in New Orleans, police say
Three people have been killed and 13 wounded in shootings over the holiday weekend in New Orleans, the police department said Monday. The victims…
Continue Reading Lifeguard shortage could keep area pools closed
Click here for updates on this story ROELAND PARK, Kansas (KCTV) — Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer…
Continue Reading ‘Exceptionally high’ number of decapitated bodies found at Roman burial site
Archaeologists have discovered 17 decapitated bodies at three Roman cemeteries in Cambridgeshire, eastern England — an “exceptionally…
Continue Reading A 7-year-old boy in Florida swam for an hour to get help for his dad and sister who were stranded in a river
A 7-year-old boy in Florida is being hailed a hero after he swam ashore to get help when his sister and dad got swept away by a current. Steven Poust…
Continue Reading Man volunteers at restaurant, urges others to help small businesses
Click here for updates on this story BREVARD, North Carolina (WLOS) — Memorial Day weekend is the first holiday that…
Continue Reading Braves OF Ozuna granted $20k bond in domestic violence case
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was given a $20,000 bond…
Continue Reading Most US schools teach little to nothing about Asian American history and it hurts everyone, experts say
When Jinhee Kim’s daughter looked in her history book, she didn’t see anyone who looked like herself — and she had questions for…
Continue Reading Academy Awards Fast Facts
Here is some background information about the Academy Awards, also known as the “Oscars.” April 25, 2021 – The 93rd Annual Academy…
Continue Reading Wreath-laying ceremony held at Wood National Cemetery honors fallen heroes
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The national anthem sounded early on Memorial Day at Wood…
Continue Reading Demonstrators gather outside Nashville hat store that offered ‘not vaccinated’ yellow Star of David badges
The owner of a Nashville hat store is being accused of anti-Semitism after announcing the sale of yellow Star of David badges, similar to the ones…
Continue Reading As Tulsa digs for victims of the 1921 race massacre, victims say the road to justice is a long one
One hundred years and a day after one of the country’s bloodiest massacres of the 20th Century, the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday will…
Continue Reading Kentucky State Police searching for jail escapee
Click here for updates on this story MAYFIELD, Kentucky (WSMV) — Kentucky State Police are searching for a Calloway…
Continue Reading Tiktok fire challenge puts teen in ICU
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A Portland family believes it was a TikTok fire…
Continue Reading Stetson severs ties with Hatwrks Nashville after controversial post
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Protesters gathered outside a Nashville hat shop on…
Continue Reading Illinois lawmakers pass a bill banning police from deceiving juvenile suspects during interrogations
Police in Illinois could soon be banned from lying to juvenile suspects during questioning. The Illinois state legislature approved a bill on Sunday…
Continue Reading Man took his shootings skills to the front lines in Europe in World War II
Click here for updates on this story RUSTON, Lousiana (KTBS) — Lavone Chandler says he was a good shot, taking aim at…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old was killed and two others were injured in shooting in New Orleans
New Orleans Police are searching for whoever was responsible for the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old girl late Sunday night. Authorities responded to…
Continue Reading Florida governor opposes CDC’s condition for cruises
Click here for updates on this story PENSACOLA, Florida (WALA) — Even though cruises have been given the green light to…
Continue Reading Wanted Connecticut man found hiding behind couch
Click here for updates on this story PLAINFIELD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A wanted Wauregan man was arrested by Plainfield…
Continue Reading Two men have died after their plane crashed near a Utah ski resort
Two men are dead after their plane crashed into a mountain near a ski resort in Utah on Saturday. One man died in the crash and the second died from…
Continue Reading Woman connects with family of father’s friend using postcards from 80+ years ago
Click here for updates on this story AGAWAM, Massachussets (WSHM-LD) — Imagine someone out there held the history of…
Continue Reading Hawaii Tourism Authority monitoring ‘extreme growth’ of visitors to the islands
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — A recent survey found nearly 80% of Americans are ready…
Continue Reading Vance Monument removed in full after standing for more than 120 years
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Things look very different in downtown…
Continue Reading Changes are coming to the nation’s largest Confederate monument. Are they enough?
Changes announced last week at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park, home to the nation’s largest Confederate monument, are “the boldest…
Continue Reading COVID-19 medical bills have left many in debt
A battle with COVID-19 left Irena Schulz with pain in her ears and hearing loss. It also saddled the retired Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s…
Continue Reading You and a friend can earn $2,000 for playing video games together
Here’s your shot at getting paid to play video games. Internet provider FrontierBundles is offering $2,000 to pairs of friends willing to play…
Continue Reading Gunmen abduct school children in latest Nigeria kidnapping raid
Students from an Islamic school in the north-central Nigerian state of Niger were indiscriminately shot at and abducted Sunday by a group of…
Continue Reading Get it straight: The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
We are here to make sure you don’t embarrass yourself. Inevitably, someone says something demonstrating confusion over the difference between…
Continue Reading New NASA photo shows our galaxy’s ‘violent energy’
NASA has released an image detailing the never-before-seen “violent energy” at the center of our galaxy, created after two decades of…
Continue Reading Truckers are getting big pay hikes, but there’s still a shortage of drivers
America’s truck driver shortage is driving pay higher. But it’s not solving the scarcity of truckers. Massive increases in online…
Continue Reading Scientists discover new ‘chocolate frog’ in swamp
A team of Australian scientists has discovered a curious “chocolate frog” tree frog in the lowland rainforests of New Guinea. Tree frogs…
Continue Reading A shooting outside a Florida concert left 23 people shot and 2 dead. Here’s what we know
At least 23 people were shot and two were killed Sunday when three men got out of a vehicle and began firing into a crowd outside a concert venue in…
Continue Reading High school student reaches major milestone
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Social media is flooded with posts of graduates getting their…
Continue Reading Coroner identifies child who drowned over the weekend in Louisiana
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A child who drowned Sunday, May 30, 2021 in west…
Continue Reading Man searching for owner of lost veteran flag
Click here for updates on this story IMPERIAL, Missouri (KMOV) — A Jefferson County man is on the hunt to find the…
Continue Reading Graduating seniors impart pandemic-related advice for students still virtually learning
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — Congratulations, graduates! High school graduation ceremonies…
Continue Reading Southern Nevada charities provide service dog for young girl battling cancer
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A pair of local charities came together to give a special gift…
Continue Reading 3 treated for hypothermia after 2 boats get stranded on mud in bay
Click here for updates on this story TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — Multiple people had to be rescued after two…
Continue Reading A ‘targeted’ attack killed 2 people and injured more than 20 others in Florida. Here’s what we know
At least two people were killed and more than 20 were wounded Sunday when three people got out of a vehicle and began firing into a crowd at a club…
Continue Reading Firefighters rescue man from burning home
Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON PARK, Illinois (KMOV) — A man was rescued from a burning home in…
Continue Reading China to allow couples to have up to three children in attempt to reverse falling birth rates
The Chinese government will allow couples to have three children, according to state-run news agency Xinhua, the latest easing of strict family…
Continue Reading Dive teams recover parts of plane, human remains from lake
Click here for updates on this story SMYRNA, Tennessee (WSMV) — Dive teams from several agencies have recovered several…
Continue Reading Visitors honor America’s fallen with visits to Battleship Memorial Park
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Many folks are visiting Battleship Memorial Park over the…
Continue Reading What stores are open and closed on Memorial Day
A year ago, states were starting to ease coronavirus restrictions while warning Americans not to gather with large groups for Memorial Day out of…
Continue Reading Memorial Day Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Memorial Day, a day honoring American soldiers who died serving the country in wars. It is observed annually in the United…
Continue Reading Apricot kernels are being recalled in Canada over risk of cyanide poisoning
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has…
Continue Reading ‘I burst into tears’: Missing dog travels 70 km across Nunavut tundra to reunite with family
Click here for updates on this story SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (CTV Network) — A 70-kilometre trek through Nunavut’s…
Continue Reading A judge swore in a lawyer who was once a drug dealer in his courtroom 16 years ago
It was a Friday afternoon when Edward Martell, dressed in a dark purple suit and bow tie, stood in front of Judge Bruce Morrow’s courtroom.…
Continue Reading Texas man arrested over alleged plans for mass shooting at Walmart
Law enforcement officials have arrested a Texas man who they say was planning a “mass casualty event,” possibly at a Walmart. Coleman…
Continue Reading At least 22 people shot, 2 fatally, after assailants get out of an SUV and fire assault rifles at a club, police say
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding whoever opened fire at a Florida club early Sunday, killing at least two people and wounding…
Continue Reading Christian diet guru and ‘Tarzan’ actor are among 7 presumed dead in plane crash
Seven people are presumed to have died in Saturday’s crash of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including Remnant Fellowship Church founder…
Continue Reading Christian diet guru and church founder Gwen Shamblin Lara among 7 presumed dead in plane crash
Seven people are presumed to have died in Saturday’s crash of a small jet into a Tennessee lake, including Remnant Fellowship Church founder…
Continue Reading Las Vegas police release new image of boy found dead on trail
Police have released a new digitally enhanced photo of the boy whose body was found by a hiker on a trail near Las Vegas on Friday morning. The photo…
Continue Reading Helio Castroneves wins record-tying fourth career Indianapolis 500
Helio Castroneves on Sunday became the fourth driver in history to win the Indianapolis 500 four times. By beating Alex Palou in the final laps of…
Continue Reading An anonymous donor is paying the college tuition of Black athletes who get straight As at a Georgia high school
Black athletes at a high school in Georgia received the gift of a lifetime when an anonymous donor offered to pay their college tuition if they made…
Continue Reading ‘Darth Vader House’ hits the market for $4.3 million
The dream home for Star Wars fans is now on the market in Texas. But the path to the dark side is not cheap. Known as “The Darth Vader…
Continue Reading 92 earthquakes and tremors recorded in past 24 hours around Mount Nyiragongo volcano
A further 92 earthquakes and tremors have been recorded in the past 24 hours around the Mount Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Continue Reading Feds lower flags to honour 215 children after discovery of remains at former B.C. residential school
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The federal government is flying flags at…
Continue Reading Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-running Israeli prime minister, could be ousted in days after rivals agree to work on unity government
Benjamin Netanyahu’s run as the longest-serving Israeli prime minister may be coming to an end. Naftali Bennett, leader of the small right-wing…
Continue Reading Helio Castroneves wins the Indy 500
Helio Castroneves finished first in the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. The event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was billed as the…
Continue Reading Man arrested on warrant, drug charges
Click here for updates on this story HOLTON, KS (KCTV) — A Bonner Springs man with a warrant out for his arrest is…
Continue Reading No injuries after private aircraft experiences hard landing at FBA
Click here for updates on this story Flint, MI (WNEM) — Two people in a privately owned aircraft experienced a hard…
Continue Reading Man charged in Arizona woman’s death after a body was found in a duffel bag
Arizona police have arrested a man on suspicion of killing a woman who investigators believe was found dead in a duffel bag in her own storage unit…
Continue Reading Woman wins $2 million after buying lottery ticket for the wrong drawing
A North Carolina woman is $1.4 million richer after buying a lottery ticket for a drawing she was not trying to enter. Elizabeth Johnson of Lucama,…
Continue Reading Witnesses describe shooting at beloved pub
Click here for updates on this story Asheville, NC (WLOS) — Memorial Day Weekend got off to a tragic start in West…
Continue Reading Some perceive steel loop found on CCSU campus as noose
Click here for updates on this story NEW BRITAIN, CT (WFSB) — CCSU is speaking out after a loop that resembled a noose…
Continue Reading Hartford Athletic postpones game after COVID case among opposing team reported
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Saturday’s Hartford Athletic game has been postponed.…
Continue Reading 1 shot at hookah lounge
Click here for updates on this story GROTON, CT (WFSB) — One person was shot early Sunday at a hookah lounge in Groton.…
Continue Reading More than 12,000 American flags placed alongside gravesites at State Veterans Cemetery
Click here for updates on this story MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) — Memorial Day ceremonies are happening all weekend, and the…
Continue Reading Coast Guard suspends search for 10 missing Cuban migrants after boat overturns near Florida
The search for 10 Cuban migrants, who were declared missing after their boat flipped over off the coast of Key West, Florida, last week has been…
Continue Reading Police save drunk driver from burning car
Click here for updates on this story FULTON County, GA (WGCL) — Sandy Springs police officers saved a driver’s life…
Continue Reading Man goes missing after boating incident on Lake Lanier
Click here for updates on this story HALL County, Ga. (WGCL) — Authorities are searching for a man who went missing in…
Continue Reading Sheriff’s Office searching for convict who fled from sister’s memorial service
Click here for updates on this story GREENBRIER, TN (WSMV) — The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office searched for a…
Continue Reading Tacoma officers facing charges in the death of Manuel Ellis have been released on bail
The three Tacoma Police Department officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis are out of jail after posting bail Friday. Officers Christopher…
Continue Reading St. Louis area mom shines spotlight on National Foster Care Month
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — In honor of National Foster Care Month, author and…
Continue Reading Search continues for remains of plane crash
Click here for updates on this story SMYRNA, TN (WSMV) — Multiple agencies continued to search through the night for a…
Continue Reading Man arrested with guns, other weapons on TriMet bus
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The Portland Police Bureau arrested a man they said carried…
Continue Reading Rose City Justice hopes to bring back marches to keep up momentum for Black Lives Matter movement
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — It’s been a year since major marches hit the streets…
Continue Reading Boy killed, woman carrying baby in car seat injured in hit-and-run
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — A hit-and-run crash in St. Louis County left a young…
Continue Reading Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in secret wedding
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married fiancée Carrie Symonds in a wedding carried out in secrecy at Westminster Cathedral in London. The…
Continue Reading How to watch the Indy 500, and everything else you need to know
The 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place Sunday. Last year, the event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was postponed and held without…
Continue Reading The Second Amendment is not about guns — it’s about anti-Blackness, a new book argues
One of Charlton Heston’s greatest performances came not in a Hollywood film but on a convention stage where he electrified a crowd of…
Continue Reading An Indianapolis police officer and a suspect are wounded in a shootout following a vehicle chase, officials say
An Indianapolis police officer and a suspect in a separate shooting were wounded in an exchange of gunfire following a vehicle chase Saturday…
Continue Reading 2 killed, at least 20 others shot after assailants jump out of an SUV and fire into a crowd at a Florida club
Police are looking for the assailants who opened fire a Florida club, killing at least two people and wounding at least 20 more, Miami-Dade police…
Continue Reading 2 killed, at least 20 others injured after shooters fire into a crowd at a Florida club
Two people were killed and at least 20 others were injured in a shooting early Sunday outside of a billiards club in Hialeah, Florida, according to…
Continue Reading Manatees are dying in droves this year. The die-offs could spell trouble for Florida
Despite their portly frame and inherent meekness, Florida’s manatees are survivors. When power plants began popping up along Florida’s…
Continue Reading 2 killed, at least 20 others injured in a shooting at a Florida club
Two people were killed and at least 20 others were injured in a shooting outside of a billiards club in Hialeah, Florida, according to Miami-Dade…
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