Federal prosecutors add sex trafficking charges against Ghislaine Maxwell
Federal prosecutors filed sex trafficking charges against Ghislaine Maxwell, the former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, alleging she recruited and…
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St. Louis jurors return mixed verdict for officers accused of beating an undercover officer and then trying to cover it up
A federal jury in St. Louis returned a mixed verdict Monday in the case of three police officers accused of beating a fellow officer working…
Continue Reading Virginia Beach officer told detectives the man he fatally shot had a gun, authorities say
A man who was fatally shot three days ago by a Virginia Beach police officer was wielding a handgun, the department said Monday in a news release.…
Continue Reading Anguish in Myanmar after weekend of ‘outrageous’ bloodshed
Myanmar’s military junta chief Min Aung Hlaing threw a lavish dinner party Saturday while his troops reportedly shot dead more than 100 people…
Continue Reading Nashville flash flood leaves six dead and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed
Some of the heaviest rainfall in Nashville’s history caused flooding that killed at least six people over the weekend. Authorities identified…
Continue Reading Removal of Vance Monument moving forward after judge denies motion to halt process
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville city officials announce plans to…
Continue Reading Holocaust survivor’s vehicle vandalized with Swastikas
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The back of the car of a Holocaust survivor was vandalized with…
Continue Reading 16 and 17-year-olds can only get Pfizer, so one mom drove 18 hours to get daughter her shot
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Continue Reading Man targeted store clerk in attempted stabbing because he believed she was Mexican, officials say
Click here for updates on this story CLIFTON, New Jersey (WCBS) — Officials say a New Jersey man is facing attempted…
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Four sisters expecting to give birth within months of each other
Four Sacramento sisters are expecting to give birth to their babies just months apart from each…
Continue Reading Botham Jean boulevard officially unveiled in Dallas
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Botham Jean Boulevard was officially unveiled on Saturday as a way…
Continue Reading Getting vaccinated an emotional moment for many who long to get back to their lives
Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE (KPIX) — Many people view getting vaccinated as the key to ending the…
Continue Reading ‘The killing needs to stop’ a mother’s plea after a Chicago mass shooting
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — CBS 2 has never-before-seen video of the moments after a mass…
Continue Reading First black woman-owned cannabis dispensary on east coast opens
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — History was made in Brockton as the first Black woman-owned…
Continue Reading Covid adviser for Gov. Hogan, says he believes virus ‘escaped’ from lab in Wuhan
Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WJZ) — Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, who currently…
Continue Reading Landscaper accused of stealing from clients
Click here for updates on this story ST. ANN, Missouri (KMOV) — A St. Louis County resident says he hopes to get…
Continue Reading 15 people rescued from flooded apartment
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Continue Reading Feds: Inmates allegedly smuggled crack and other drugs into prison by bribing prison guard
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Four inmates in a Georgia state prison and a woman were indicted…
Continue Reading Small business owner takes leap of faith to keep customer, contractors safe amid COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — One year ago, their livelihoods were at a standstill as…
Continue Reading A closed skating rink will be converted into a homeless shelter named after Alex Trebek
A skating rink in Los Angeles set to be converted into a homeless shelter will bear the name of the late Alex Trebek, the famed host of…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin’s trial in death of George Floyd begins with showing jurors infamous video
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s head and neck for 4 minutes and 45 seconds as Floyd cried out for help,…
Continue Reading Electric scooters to arrive in Wauwatosa beginning April 5
Click here for updates on this story WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Wauwatosa will soon be home to Bird electric…
Continue Reading How TikTok is teaching a generation of people about food
By now, you’ve seen it. The block of white feta, lightly browned from the oven, resting on a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes and olive oil.…
Continue Reading Wife of former Fort Smith pastor arrested for his alleged murder
Click here for updates on this story ADA, Oklahoma (KFSM) — Former Fort Smith pastor Dave Evans was shot and killed at…
Continue Reading Police: 3-year-old in critical condition after shooting
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Continue Reading Five-year-old turns tragedy into triumph to help other kids
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Continue Reading The marijuana breathalyzer is here. Next up: a breathalyzer to catch people infected with COVID-19
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Continue Reading Search resumes for missing ISU student in boating incident
Click here for updates on this story HAMILTON COUNTY, Iowa (KCCI) — Iowa State University has confirmed five students…
Continue Reading Coal miner hit with $60M fine for selenium damage
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Continue Reading Nashville flash flood leaves four dead and dozens of homes and businesses destroyed
Some of the heaviest rainfall in Nashville’s history caused flooding that killed at least four people over the weekend. Authorities identified…
Continue Reading Back to school: How you can support students and teachers during the pandemic
Now more than ever, teachers across the country are stretched thin. After a year of online or hybrid learning, educators continue to juggle a variety…
Continue Reading Former high school cheerleader killed in hit-and-run and no arrests made
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Continue Reading Thousands lose power in New Hampshire because of gusty winds
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Continue Reading Scholastic is pulling a ‘Captain Underpants’ spin-off over concerns about Asian stereotypes
Scholastic has pulled a spin-off of the popular “Captain Underpants” series from circulation because it contains “passive”…
Continue Reading State police liquor control enforcement issues Covid-19 violation notices and warnings
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Continue Reading Three months after aflatoxin recall, Midwestern Pet Foods recalls dog and cat foods over salmonella risk
Three months after Midwestern Pet Foods recalled some of its products because of a risk of aflatoxin poisoning, the company is pulling dozens more of…
Continue Reading Warriors’ Stephen Curry looks back on childhood Burger King days as he stars in new commercials
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Continue Reading Man stabbed in throat for refusing to give spare change; attacker in custody, police say
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — A man is in the hospital after he was stabbed in the neck on the…
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Derek Chauvin’s trial in death of George Floyd begins with 9 minutes and 29 seconds of infamous video
Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s head and neck for 4 minutes and 45 seconds as Floyd cried out for help,…
Continue Reading FBI offering $50,000 reward for info in cold case homicide investigation
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The FBI is offering up to $50,000 for information…
Continue Reading 3 teens escape correctional facility after assaulting staff member
Click here for updates on this story WOODBURN, Oregon (KPTV) — Three teenagers escaped from the MacLaren Youth…
Continue Reading Arab League Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Arab League, an organization of 22 Middle Eastern and African countries and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s supporters kneel for 8 minutes, 46 seconds ahead of Derek Chauvin trial
George Floyd’s family, attorneys and supporters knelt for 8 minutes and 46 seconds on Monday to mark the final moments of Floyd’s life…
Continue Reading The Derek Chauvin trial is the biggest courtroom case of the streaming TV age
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. From a media…
Continue Reading Virginia Beach officer who shot a man to death did not activate his bodycam, police said
The police officer who shot a man to death while responding to multiple shooting incidents in Virginia Beach, Virginia, late Friday night did not…
Continue Reading Asteroid Apophis won’t impact Earth for at least a century, NASA finds
An asteroid named for the Egyptian god of chaos and darkness won’t be wreaking any havoc on Earth — at least not this century.…
Continue Reading Two students died after a collegiate rowing crew capsized during practice
Two students died after an Iowa State University crew club boat capsized with five students aboard during practice Sunday morning, according to the…
Continue Reading Ever Given ship freed in the Suez Canal, authority confirms
The Ever Given container ship has been dislodged and is now floating, after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities said Monday. Tug…
Continue Reading Lie in bed, watch James Bond and get paid
You’ve been binge-watching television and movies the whole pandemic. Might as well get paid for it. In yet another job that encourages you to…
Continue Reading How to cure your boredom while waiting in line for the COVID-19 vaccine
At last, the moment you dreamed of all year is here — your vaccination day. The thought of being pricked with a needle has never been more…
Continue Reading London records zero COVID-19 daily deaths for first time in six months as cases soar elsewhere in Europe
London has recorded zero daily deaths from COVID-19 in a single day for the first time in over six months, official data indicates. Public Health…
Continue Reading This is how the human heart adapts to space
When astronaut Scott Kelly spent nearly a year in space, his heart shrank despite the fact that he worked out six days a week over his 340-day stay,…
Continue Reading Man arrested after family pet shot, killed
Click here for updates on this story ZEBULON, North Carolina (WRAL) — A Cary man is charged with an assault with a…
Continue Reading Friends defend mother charged with the murder of her disabled son
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Continue Reading Woman rescues cat stranded in river
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Continue Reading A teen girl abducted by a registered sex offender in Texas is in ‘extreme danger,’ sheriff’s office says
A teenage girl in Texas has been abducted by a registered sex offender and is in “extreme danger,” the local sheriff’s office says.…
Continue Reading Supporters buy billboards to thank law enforcement
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — At first, it was unclear who bought the billboard along…
Continue Reading First-in-the-nation COVID-19 mobile vaccination unit deployed
Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) — A first-in-the-nation COVID-19 mobile vaccination…
Continue Reading Wedding vendors have a new role: COVID-19 safety enforcer
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Opening statements begin in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the death of George Floyd
Opening statements began Monday in former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, 10 months after George Floyd’s death under…
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Here’s what you need to know about the Vatican, also known as the Holy See. Facts The full name of the country is the State of Vatican City,…
Continue Reading Opening statements are set to begin in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the death of George Floyd
Opening statements are set to begin Monday in former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial, 10 months after George Floyd’s…
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Here’s a look at the life of convicted spy Robert Hanssen. Personal Birth date: April 18, 1944 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name:…
Continue Reading Barack Obama’s step-grandmother and family matriarch ‘Mama Sarah’ dies in Kenya
Former US President Barack Obama’s step-grandmother, Sarah Obama passed away Monday while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment at a…
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Here’s a look at the NAACP Image Awards. March 27, 2021 – The 52nd NAACP Image Awards ceremony is held. February 22, 2020 – The…
Continue Reading The jury has been selected for Derek Chauvin’s trial. Here’s what we know about them
A jury of 14 people has been selected in Derek Chauvin’s trial in the death of George Floyd, and while the jurors are unnamed and unseen on…
Continue Reading Cobb ‘serial molester’ who escaped to Mexico pleaded guilty to 8 counts of child molestation
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — A Cobb County man will spend the next 25 years behind…
Continue Reading Homeless individuals included in next wave of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Oregon
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A new wave of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens to more…
Continue Reading One student is dead and another missing after a collegiate rowing crew capsized during practice
One student is dead and another is missing after an Iowa State University crew club boat capsized with five students aboard during practice Sunday…
Continue Reading Neglected horses recovering at rehab farm
Click here for updates on this story LOXLEY, Alabama (WALA) — Disturbing pictures on social media lead to the rescue of…
Continue Reading The Suez Canal fiasco could disrupt supplies for months to come
The quarter-mile-long container ship that’s been blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week has been dislodged, clearing the way for hundreds of…
Continue Reading This Alabama school wants to turn its students into future homeowners, and build careers in the process
Buying a home is a quintessential adult accomplishment. For the students attending Build UP, a non-profit workforce development school in Alabama,…
Continue Reading Gender bias against female surgeons fuelling surgical backlogs
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Female surgeons in Canada have long faced…
Continue Reading 30 travellers caught with fraudulent COVID-19 test results, Canadian border agency says
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says it…
Continue Reading One student has died and another is missing after a collegiate rowing crew capsized during practice
One student is dead and another is missing after a collegiate crew club boat capsized with five students aboard during practice Sunday morning,…
Continue Reading These children escaped Xinjiang, but their parents are in China and cut off from the world
It’s been nearly five years since Hassan heard from his family, and he is terrified that he will forget them. He has one photograph of his…
Continue Reading All hands on deck as Suez locals ply food and wares to growing numbers of hungry, stranded crews
For the first time in 40 years, Wessam Hafez, a senior pilot at the Suez Canal, is not going to work. Traffic outside the canal that runs outside his…
Continue Reading Why Virginia’s abolition of the death penalty is a big deal for the state and the US
In 1608, Jamestown colonists executed a man named Capt. George Kendall, who had been accused of spying for Spain. It was the first recorded execution…
Continue Reading One in five Colorado high school students say they have easy access to firearms
One in five Colorado high school students say it is “sort of easy” or “very easy” to access a handgun, a study found. New…
Continue Reading The Covid-19 war in the Trump White House
No longer working under the Trump administration, leading US health officials have revealed to CNN the challenges they faced during the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for March 29: Coronavirus, Suez Canal, Chauvin trial, Myanmar, LGBTQ rights
Flash floods tore through Nashville this weekend, leaving four dead, destroying homes and businesses and prompting hundreds of evacuations.…
Continue Reading Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan dies
Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III, who was facing execution after being convicted for the 2005 kidnapping and killing of Dylan Groene, a…
Continue Reading Foreigners and locals among dozens killed in Mozambique terror attack
The attempted evacuation of people trapped during an attack in northern Mozambique by Islamist militants has led to multiple casualties, with dozens…
Continue Reading Wildlife trade most likely pathway for coronavirus to arrive in Wuhan, WHO expert says
The wildlife trade in China is the most likely pathway through which Covid-19 was able to spread from the original animal source, possibly bats, to…
Continue Reading Ever Given ship partially freed in the Suez Canal, authority confirms
The Ever Given container ship has been partially dislodged after blocking the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities say, but efforts to fully…
Continue Reading Ever Given ship mostly freed in the Suez Canal, authority confirms
The Ever Given container ship has been successfully refloated after being stranded in the Suez Canal for almost a week, authorities say, following an…
Continue Reading Ever Given ship refloated in the Suez Canal, Egyptian official claims, as salvage work continues
The Ever Given container ship has been successfully refloated after being stranded in the Suez Canal for almost a week, the former head of the canal…
Continue Reading Ever Given ship partially dislodged as refloat efforts underway in Suez Canal
Video footage from the Suez Canal shows the back of the Ever Given container ship, which has been stuck for almost a week, dislodged from the canal…
Continue Reading Suez Canal Authority attempting to refloat Ever Given ship this morning, unclear if successful
Salvage crews are attempting to refloat the Ever Given container ship, which has been stuck for almost a week in the Egyptian canal, the Suez Canal…
Continue Reading Philippines orders more than 25 million people into lockdown over Easter as Covid-19 cases soar
Millions of people in the Philippines won’t be celebrating Easter as normal this year after the majority Catholic country imposed a strict…
Continue Reading A non-profit honoring first responders will pay the mortgage of slain Boulder officer Eric Talley
Eric Talley, the first police officer to arrive at the scene of the Boulder supermarket shooting last week, was the last of the gunman’s 10…
Continue Reading Deshayla Harris, ‘Bad Girls Club’ star, identified as a Virginia Beach shooting victim
Deshayla Harris, one of the stars of season 17 of “Bad Girls Club” on the Oxygen network, was one of the victims in Friday night’s…
Continue Reading One of the most important trials America has ever seen is about to start
We have a jury in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. Now we stand on…
Continue Reading UPS drivers threw a birthday parade for their co-worker recovering from Covid-19
A UPS employee had quite the birthday celebration this week — but he almost didn’t live to see it. William Torres battled Covid-19 in a…
Continue Reading Syria forced to ration fuel as stricken ship keeps Suez Canal blocked
The paralyzing effect of the stricken Ever Given container ship on global traffic became clear on Sunday as nearby Syria, already scarred by years of…
Continue Reading One ticket sold in Florida wins a $238 million Powerball jackpot
For the first time in two months, someone won the Powerball jackpot, selecting all six numbers to secure the $238 jackpot. The ticket was bought in…
Continue Reading Doctors warn Paris ICUs could be overwhelmed by Covid-19 surge
Dozens of doctors from the Paris public hospital group (AP-HP) warned on Sunday they were preparing to have to triage patients in the next two weeks,…
Continue Reading Black voter says a painting at Georgia governor’s voter bill signing shows the plantation where her family worked for generations
When Kimberly Wallace turned on the news after she got home Friday night, she saw Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signing a bill into law that critics have…
Continue Reading New York state leaders announce an agreement on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana
New York state leaders announced an agreement on legislation that would legalize marijuana across the state — a move they say would create jobs…
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