Rape kit tracking bill moving to House Finance Committee
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A sexual assault kit bill that’s making its way…
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County creating mental health court after governor signs bill into law
Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — Baldwin County is now one of the first counties…
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Most of the millions of people who have seen the awful video of the death of George Floyd under the knee of former Minneapolis police officer Derek…
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Click here for updates on this story STUDIO CITY, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A pet hotel in Studio City has just welcomed…
Continue Reading New campaign aims to ease COVID-19 vaccine concerns, educate people
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Although thousands in Milwaukee County have received the…
Continue Reading Myanmar military denies responsibility for child deaths and says elections could be pushed back
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Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99
Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99.…
Continue Reading At least 125 dead as rival groups clash in Sudan’s West Darfur, medical group says
Clashes between rival groups have so far claimed at least 125 lives and left 208 others injured in the volatile west Darfur region of Sudan,…
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Click here for updates on this story ELMHUSRT, Queens (WABC) — On this Holocaust Remembrance Day, a community in Queens…
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Continue Reading Former children’s museum director pleads not guilty to child pornography charge
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Continue Reading Alderman calls for federal investigators to look into Waterbury Housing Authority apartments
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Continue Reading Families reuniting after being fully vaccinated for Covid-19
Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — The Centers for Disease Control announced that…
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Continue Reading ‘Terrified of him being around:’ Convicted sex offender causes concern in neighborhood
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Continue Reading Police officer arrested for possession, distribution of child pornography
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Continue Reading Felon’s own words doom chance at mental health diversion from possible third strike
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Continue Reading Tiger Woods was disoriented in a manner consistent with shock following his crash, police report says
Shortly after Tiger Woods crashed his vehicle in Southern California in February, responders found him “somewhat combative” as he was…
Continue Reading Ottawa police investigating video of officer saying ‘white man’s day is done’
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Ottawa police are investigating a security video…
Continue Reading Prince Philip and Canada: Decades of duty
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Continue Reading Bus torched in more Northern Ireland violence as British and Irish leaders call for calm
The White House joined Northern Irish, British and Irish leaders on Thursday, expressing concern as parts of Northern Ireland experienced a week of…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 9: Covid-19, Capitol riots, Amazon, Myanmar, S. Carolina
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Continue Reading Kansas State Senate leader called an officer ‘donut boy’ during his DUI arrest, police say
The majority leader of the Kansas Senate, who was arrested last month for allegedly speeding and driving the wrong way on a divided highway, called a…
Continue Reading Japanese doctors perform world’s first living donor lung transplant to a Covid-19 patient
A Japanese woman whose lungs were severely damaged by Covid-19 has received what doctors say is the world’s first lung transplant from living…
Continue Reading Russian cosmonauts, NASA astronaut launch to the space station
The International Space Station is the place to be in April. Multiple arrivals and departures this month make the floating laboratory seem more like…
Continue Reading South Korea rolls out the KF-21, joining elite group of global supersonic fighter jet makers
South Korea unveiled its homegrown supersonic jet fighter on Friday, joining an exclusive club of military aviation giants and setting the stage for…
Continue Reading Two people shot and killed by an off-duty Pentagon police officer are identified by authorities
Police have identified the two people shot and killed Wednesday by an off-duty federal officer in Takoma Park, Maryland. The officer believed they…
Continue Reading LAPD officers are accused of racial profiling during an arrest of a Black man outside his home
A Black man says officers with the Los Angeles Police Department violated his civil rights by racially profiling and wrongfully arresting him in a…
Continue Reading A growing number of US colleges and universities are requiring students to get Covid-19 vaccinations
As colleges and universities nationwide make plans to welcome back students in the fall, a growing number have announced they will require all…
Continue Reading Undercover NYPD officer arrests woman who allegedly yelled anti-Asian slurs and threatened violence
An undercover officer with the New York Police Department arrested a woman yelling anti-Asian slurs at a Chinatown nail salon, according to city…
Continue Reading At least 1 person killed and 5 wounded after a shooting at a Texas office park, police say
One person was killed and at least five others were wounded — four of them critically — in a shooting at an industrial park in Bryan,…
Continue Reading Local students help with feeding time at nature center
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Some local students experienced feeding time at…
Continue Reading At least 1 person killed and 4 wounded after a shooting at a Texas office park, police say
One person was killed and at least four others were wounded in a shooting at an industrial park in Bryan, Texas, on Thursday afternoon, police said.…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s preexisting conditions and drug use had no impact on his death, doctor says
A renowned pulmonary critical care doctor testified Thursday morning that George Floyd died from a “low level of oxygen” when former…
Continue Reading Six people injured during shooting in Bryan, Texas, police say. The suspect is at large
Police in Bryan, Texas, are searching for a suspect after six people were injured during a shooting at an industrial park on Thursday afternoon,…
Continue Reading Man in critical condition after being attacked by machete
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — A Flint man is in critical conditional after being…
Continue Reading Several people injured in shooting in Bryan, Texas, police say
Police responded Thursday to the scene of a shooting at an industrial park in Bryan, Texas, where they found “several victims,” according…
Continue Reading More than 5,000 people attended an illegal party at the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, officials say
More than 5,000 people attended an unauthorized and illegal event at Tonto National Forest near Phoenix on Saturday, leading to multiple violations…
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Continue Reading Family, friends, even strangers remember 16-year-old shot and killed by police
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Family, friends, even strangers commemorated 16-year-old…
Continue Reading Superette pays for 4th graders’ school supplies
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Continue Reading Mental health support helped young girl cope with diabetes
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Continue Reading 10-foot alligator captured from underneath car as mating season gets underway
Click here for updates on this story TAMPA (WFOR) — Love is in the air if you’re an alligator or crocodile. And that…
Continue Reading Escaped wallaby leads police on wild pursuit
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How AstraZeneca’s latest vaccine troubles could slow the global recovery
AstraZeneca’s vaccine is key to ending the global economic slump caused by the coronavirus. But a series of missteps by the drugmaker and new…
Continue Reading Man ensuring Jewish families well-served by federal meals program that fills gaps in school meals
Click here for updates on this story CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (KYW) — A South Jersey man wanted to make sure children…
Continue Reading LAPD facing lawsuit after officers arrest black man during search for white suspect
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Continue Reading Dog named Peyton Manning saved from jaw of black bear by pastor
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Continue Reading Teen charged in fatal Lamborghini crash that killed Monique Munoz
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Continue Reading Woman says someone threw acid on her service dog
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Continue Reading Ex-NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5 in South Carolina before taking his own life, authorities say
Former NFL player Phillip Adams killed five people — including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two young grandchildren — at the…
Continue Reading Denver’s Bar Max requires proof of COVID vaccination for indoor service
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — Bar Max in Denver is now open after being closed for much of the…
Continue Reading Wildlife rescuer faces devastating diagnosis from caring for birds
Click here for updates on this story CITRUS HEIGHTS, California (KOVR) — Christy Berger, co-founder of Sacramento Heron…
Continue Reading Couples share emotional stories as state lawmakers consider protections for pregnancies involving surrogates
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — More than 300 Colorado couples enter surrogacy arrangements each…
Continue Reading Once a guest, Woman now runs Boston’s largest food pantry
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Continue Reading Hackers disrupt church’s online Easter service with profanity, racist hate speech
Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — San Jose Police are investigating a hate crime…
Continue Reading Former gym coach indicted after recording device found in bathroom
Click here for updates on this story CARTHAGE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Smith County cheerleading coach was indicted on 12…
Continue Reading George Floyd died of a low level of oxygen as Derek Chauvin pinned him to the street, doctor says
A renowned pulmonary critical care doctor testified Thursday morning that George Floyd died from a “low level of oxygen” when former…
Continue Reading Man charged in machete attack at City Hall homeless camp
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A Kansas City man has been charged after allegedly…
Continue Reading Police officer arrested, accused of misusing law enforcement computer system
Click here for updates on this story PRICHARD, Alabama (WALA) — 57-year-old Andrew Lee is facing some serious charges,…
Continue Reading Man arrested for giving young people alcohol, sexually assaulting them
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Continue Reading Officers greeting students at schools prompts some concern; police asked to leave campuses
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Continue Reading Man splits $3.9M Megabucks jackpot with his son
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Continue Reading Texas man becomes first person to run from Disneyland to Disney World
Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — A man from Texas just finished a run between both Disney…
Continue Reading 3 people stung by swarm of bees at Phoenix hotel; one victim critical
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — A swarm of bees stung three people at a Phoenix hotel…
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Continue Reading Navajo Nation calls on restoration of Bears Ears National Monument during Deb Haaland visit to Utah
More than three years after the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah was drastically shrunk in size, tribal leaders and activists are hopeful that…
Continue Reading Lost wedding ring returned through social media
Click here for updates on this story CLIVE, Iowa (KCCI) — Here’s proof that good people are all around us. The…
Continue Reading Lawsuit alleges LSU conspired to hide sexual harassment involving Les Miles
Click here for updates on this story Louisiana (WDSU) — An associate athletic director at LSU says her supervisors…
Continue Reading Ex-NFL player Phillip Adams suspected of killing 5 in South Carolina, official says. Coroner says he took his own life
Investigators believe former NFL player Phillip Adams shot and killed five people — including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two young…
Continue Reading Former Northeastern track and field coach accused of tricking athletes into sending nude photos
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — A former Northeastern University track and field coach who worked…
Continue Reading Abandoned dog report leads to man clinging to life
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — The Nebraska Humane Society gets a lot of calls about…
Continue Reading Former NFL player Phillip Adams is suspected of killing 5 in South Carolina, official says. He took his own life
Investigators believe former NFL player Phillip Adams shot and killed five people — including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two young…
Continue Reading Man arrested for assaulting Asian 7-Eleven employee in Manhattan, NYPD says
Police arrested a Brooklyn, New York, resident on assault and reckless endangerment charges after he allegedly struck a 7-Eleven worker in the face…
Continue Reading Dramatic rescue from truck fire saves life of woman
Click here for updates on this story MASON CITY, Iowa (Globe Gazette) — The photo fairly oozes with tension as you look…
Continue Reading Four police officers receive valor award for saving woman from burning building
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (Quad-City Times) — Four Moline police officers received a Valor…
Continue Reading Efforts ramp up to vaccinate people of color against COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — For Mao Lor, 65,…
Continue Reading Former NFL player Phillip Adams was suspect in killing of 5 in South Carolina shooting, official says
[Breaking news update, published at 12:47 p.m. ET] Former NFL player Phillip Adams is the suspect in Wednesday’s shooting that left five people…
Continue Reading Ex-NFL, FSU wide receiver Travis Rudolph jailed on first-degree murder charge
Travis Rudolph, a former wide receiver for the Florida State Seminoles, is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with a shooting early…
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Biden to announce limited gun restrictions as pressure rises following mass shootings
Facing pressure to act after a recent spate of high-profile mass shootings, President Joe Biden is set to unveil a package of moves Thursday that…
Continue Reading Doctor and two children are among 5 killed in South Carolina shooting, authorities say
Five people were killed — including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two young grandchildren — in a shooting at a home near the…
Continue Reading Rat poison found in over 80% of bald eagles in a US study
The majority of American eagles likely have rat poison in their systems, a new study reported Wednesday. Bald eagles once had faced grave threats to…
Continue Reading Georgia county solicitor says he won’t prosecute people who hand out ‘nonpartisan’ food, drinks to voters
Click here for updates on this story GWINNETT, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Gwinnett County Solicitor General Brian…
Continue Reading There’s a lot of debate about vaccine passports right now. What are they, and how would they work?
With millions of Americans being vaccinated against COVID-19 every day, a heated debate is underway — do these people need proof of…
Continue Reading TikTok sisters use BookTok to make reading cool for kids
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WABC) — 15-year-old Mireille Lee and her sister Elodie, who is just 13,…
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When the doors open at the Blake Street Tavern every day, owner Chris Fuselier is looking for customers and looking for ketchup.…
Continue Reading “Human error” strands many without next COVID vaccine
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — LSU Health Shreveport admits to a mistake that left…
Continue Reading Man arrested in double homicide of 7-year-old girl, father
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection to the…
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Here’s a look at the life of Associate Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. She is the fourth woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. Personal…
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin’s trial shifts to medical testimony to identify George Floyd’s cause of death
Dr. Martin Tobin, a renowned pulmonary critical care doctor based in Chicago, took the stand on Thursday morning to offer his expert analysis of why…
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Click here for updates on this story ORION TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WNEM) — A 4-month-old baby boy is in good condition…
Continue Reading Three inmates graduate from IGNITE program
Click here for updates on this story GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — The Genesee County Sheriff’s inmate…
Continue Reading Colorado vaccination site shuts down early after 11 people have ‘expected’ adverse reactions to the Covid-19 vaccine, officials say
A Colorado mass vaccination site paused operations this week after 11 people experienced adverse reactions to the Covid-19 vaccine. More than 1,700…
Continue Reading Myanmar ambassador says he’s locked out of London embassy in ‘coup’
Myanmar’s ambassador to the UK said he had been locked out of the London embassy in what he described as another “coup,” blaming…
Continue Reading Woman accused of murdering her landlord
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A woman is behind bars, accused of murdering her 73-year-old…
Continue Reading As her male counterparts sit, an EU President is left awkwardly standing
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan‘s meeting on Tuesday with the European Union’s two presidents has raised eyebrows after European…
Continue Reading Man climbs over fenced area of elephant exhibit at Milwaukee County Zoo
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A man climbed over a locked, fenced area of the elephant…
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Here is a look at the life of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former International Monetary Fund Director. Personal Birth date: April 25, 1949 Birth place:…
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