‘Shift’ to plant-based diets is key to saving world’s wildlife
The global food system is the primary driver of biodiversity loss and species extinction, and a shift to plant based diets is needed to curb the…
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The healthcare workers watching from afar as rich countries begin vaccine rollout
Dr. Alfonso Velandia starts each hospital shift by counting his troops in the battle against coronavirus. The 46-year-old emergency specialist…
Continue Reading Fatal shooting of police officer in New Mexico leads to a 40-mile chase and shootout
The fatal shooting of a New Mexico State Police officer Thursday led to a high-speed chase that ended in a shootout with the suspect. State Police…
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San Quentin prison fined more than $400,000 after deadly Covid-19 outbreak
San Quentin State Prison, where a deadly coronavirus outbreak was reported last summer, has been fined more than $400,000 by the California…
Continue Reading Wisconsin teachers put on administrative leave after asking students how they would ‘punish’ slaves
Teachers at a Wisconsin middle school have been placed on administrative leave after an unapproved lesson about slavery upset families. Sixth graders…
Continue Reading More than 1,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses were spoiled, Florida health officials say
An audit by Florida’s Palm Beach County Health Care District revealed that 1,160 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine were spoiled…
Continue Reading Amanda Gorman’s journey to the inauguration and Super Bowl came with the help of a unique group of mentors
In 2014, Amanda Gorman was a budding young poet in Los Angeles. As the then 16-year-old practiced reciting her poem “We Dragonflies” on…
Continue Reading Wisconsin teachers put on administrative leave after racially insensitive lesson on slavery
Teachers at a Wisconsin middle school have been placed on administrative leave after an unapproved lesson about slavery upset families. Sixth graders…
Continue Reading Prosecutors push to add third-degree murder charges against officers in George Floyd case
Prosecutors in Minnesota filed a motion Thursday asking a district court judge to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis…
Continue Reading Rochester mother of 9-year-old who was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed notifies city she intends to sue
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who was pepper-sprayed and handcuffed by Rochester police officers last month has notified the city and police…
Continue Reading Federal judge moves Oregon prisoners ahead of seniors on Covid-19 vaccination list
A federal judge ruled that Oregon must offer Covid-19 vaccinations to all prison inmates immediately — putting them ahead of the state’s…
Continue Reading Rochester mother of 9-year-old who was allegedly handcuffed and pepper-sprayed notifies city she intends to sue
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who allegedly was pepper-sprayed and handcuffed by Rochester police officers last month has notified the city and…
Continue Reading US pharmacies could administer up to 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine a month. Here’s how
Shipments of COVID-19 vaccines will be headed to pharmacies next week under a federal program that aims to get more people vaccinated quickly.…
Continue Reading The compensation fund for alleged Jeffrey Epstein victims pauses payouts
The program compensating alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein will pause payouts because Epstein’s estate is low on cash, program administrators…
Continue Reading Covid-19 outbreak at San Quentin was triggered by ‘deeply flawed’ detainee transfers, watchdog says
A Covid-19 outbreak that led to dozens of deaths at California’s oldest prison last summer was likely triggered by “deeply flawed”…
Continue Reading A man who was trying to get his SUV unstuck from a snowbank was killed when the vehicle caught fire
A man who was attempting to get his SUV out of a snowbank in New Jersey was killed after his vehicle caught fire, authorities said. The Little Ferry…
Continue Reading A Utah theme park is suing Taylor Swift over ‘Evermore’ album title
Utah’s Evermore Park has filed a federal lawsuit against Taylor Swift claiming the title of her latest album infringes on the theme…
Continue Reading Florida police are searching for a suspect who stole a car carrying COVID-19 vaccine
Police in Plant City, Florida, are searching for a person they say stole a car containing vials of the COVID-19 vaccine. In a post on Facebook,…
Continue Reading Roger Goodell: There were ‘some anxious days’ on handling Covid-19 during the NFL season
Back in the spring, no one was sure what an NFL season would look like with the coronavirus pandemic. Could it be pulled off? The virus led to…
Continue Reading Pay It Forward recognizes a local church that just keeps on giving
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — For more than a decade, a Davenport church has been…
Continue Reading Horse tranquilizer is hitting the US as a dangerous street drug
A new and dangerous street drug is emerging in the US. It’s called xylazine, though it’s better known by its street name,…
Continue Reading Andre Hill’s family is relieved that the ex-officer who killed him is indicted. But they’re not satisfied yet
When Andre Hill’s family learned the former Ohio police officer who killed him will face charges, they knew it was too early to celebrate.…
Continue Reading Disproportionate number of current and former military personnel arrested in Capitol attack, CNN analysis shows
Active military personnel and veterans are over-represented among the first 150 people to be arrested and have records released for federal offenses…
Continue Reading MTV postpones its Africa Music Awards as Bobi Wine’s team releases report documenting alleged abuses
After an online campaign urging MTV Base to cancel its annual MTV Africa Music Awards over allegations of human rights abuses by the Ugandan…
Continue Reading Prosecutors ask for Kyle Rittenhouse arrest warrant after questions over current address
Wisconsin prosecutors are asking for an arrest warrant for Kyle Rittenhouse, alleging he no longer lives at the address listed with the court and…
Continue Reading Sheriff: Man exposed himself to woman at laundromat, then inappropriately touched teen
Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — A 40-year-old man is accused of inappropriately…
Continue Reading Oregon State receives anonymous $50M donation for Reser Stadium renovation project
Click here for updates on this story CORVALLIS, Oregon (KPTV) — A $50 million donation from an anonymous donor will…
Continue Reading JCSO: 8 year old girl hit by car while at bus stop
Click here for updates on this story VANCLEAVE, Mississippi (WALA) — An 8 year old Vancleave girl is now recovering…
Continue Reading 14-year-old arrested for bringing gun to school
Click here for updates on this story BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — A 14-year-old was arrested at Bentonville High…
Continue Reading Man will serve more than 15 years in prison for sexually abusing 4 girls while running orphanage in Kenya
Click here for updates on this story LANCASTER COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A Lancaster County man will serve more…
Continue Reading Nebraska, Iowa to see payments from McKinsey opioid settlement
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — Nebraska and Iowa are to see a cut of a nearly $600…
Continue Reading Rihanna’s call to support Indian farmers quickly embraced by other celebrities
Rihanna’s advocacy for farmers in India has caught the attention of many around the world, including the Indian government. On Tuesday, the…
Continue Reading US Marshal was shot while trying to arrest Baltimore man wanted for shooting at police
A US Marshal was shot and seriously injured Thursday in Baltimore while trying to arrest a fugitive who shot at police last weekend, law enforcement…
Continue Reading ‘Very tragic situation’: Mother, 2 girls murdered in Missouri home
Click here for updates on this story St. Louis (KMOV) — A mother and two girls are dead after a shooting in South…
Continue Reading Defendant makes Sacramento court Zoom appearance from barber’s chair
Click here for updates on this story Sacramento, California (KOVR) — He made it to his court date while he was getting…
Continue Reading Lab results show injured soldiers drank antifreeze during field training exercise
Click here for updates on this story FORT BLISS, Texas (KTVT) — Laboratory results show the 11 soldiers injured after…
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Here’s a look at the life of talk-show host Larry King, who conducted more than 30,000 interviews, including with sitting presidents from…
Continue Reading 95-year-old accused of shooting assisted living center employee
Click here for updates on this story Lafayette, Colorado (KCNC) — The 95-year-old man accused of shooting an employee…
Continue Reading Police searching for armed, unmasked man who stole chicken from Roscoe’s
Click here for updates on this story Pasadena, California (KCAL/KCBS) — A maskless man walked into Roscoe’s House of…
Continue Reading ‘The shot in the arm all of us need’: Super Bowl to bring much-needed economic boost to Florida
Click here for updates on this story Miami (WFOR) — Even with tight COVID-19 restrictions and a scaled-down fan…
Continue Reading Cancer diagnosis, wife’s passing hasn’t stopped North Texas meals on wheels volunteer
Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — Ron Browning has been volunteering with Meals on Wheels…
Continue Reading Adults with down syndrome push for Covid vaccine prioritization
Click here for updates on this story Minneapolis (WCCO) — JJ, 24, has Down syndrome. His family has taken every measure…
Continue Reading Obama Presidential Center construction could begin by August
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM ) — Following an exhaustive four-year federal review process,…
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$22,000 flute found after out-of-town musician lost it on blue line
There was some good news Wednesday for the out-of-town musician who left his flute on a CTA Blue Line train – the instrument has been…
Continue Reading Firefighters Rescue Woman Trapped In Van For Days After Winter Storm
Click here for updates on this story NEWARK, New Jersey (WCBS) — Firefighters in Newark rescued a woman Thursday who…
Continue Reading Police officer’s gesture leaves impression on family whose 4-year-old had a seizure
Click here for updates on this story Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania (KYW) — A Montgomery County mother is sharing…
Continue Reading Mother of 8 suspected in Capitol attack still at large
Click here for updates on this story Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Behind a bullhorn and battering ram, a Mercer…
Continue Reading School districts and teachers are at odds over when kids should go back to class during pandemic
Local officials and teachers unions are at odds across the country over when is the right time to resume in-class learning, nearly a year after the…
Continue Reading Police Commissioner placed on leave after ‘disturbing issues’ surface
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ ) — Two days after being sworn in as Boston Police Commissioner,…
Continue Reading Missouri state lawmaker charged with selling fake stem cell treatments and claiming they are a cure for Covid-19
A newly elected Missouri state representative and assistant physician faces charges for allegedly running a fraud scheme in her three clinics and…
Continue Reading ‘I was clinically dead’: Snowboarder rescued after jump takes terrifying turn
Click here for updates on this story Pinecrest, California (KOVR) — A skilled snowboarder is alive and telling his…
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Here’s a look at Malaysia, a country located in Southeast Asia. Neighboring regions include Thailand, Borneo, Indonesia, Brunei and the South…
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Here’s a look at the life of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. Personal Birth date:…
Continue Reading NYPD official is fired after he made racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic posts on message board
Deputy Inspector James Francis Kobel, a high-ranking official with the New York Police Department, has been fired, according to a law enforcement…
Continue Reading New program aims to attract more Black-owned businesses to downtown Baltimore
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ ) — A new program hopes to attract more Black-owned businesses to…
Continue Reading Mystery crash: Car plunges off highway in California; No victims found
Click here for updates on this story San Mateo, California (KPIX) — A car traveling along Highway 92 in San Mateo…
Continue Reading Officer who since has resigned ticketed for alleged assault while working off-duty
Click here for updates on this story Lincoln, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — A former Lincoln Police Officer has…
Continue Reading Wrong-way driver tased, arrested on drug charges after struggle, police say; man has past attempted homicide conviction
Click here for updates on this story East Chicago, Indiana (The Times of Northwest Indiana) — A man with convictions in…
Continue Reading Wisconsin resident publishes children’s book, ‘Follow Me Into the Woods’
Click here for updates on this story Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (WiscNews) — AWisconsin Dells resident recently…
Continue Reading PD: Father, son broke into garage then fled from police
Click here for updates on this story SHELTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A father and son from Orange are facing charges…
Continue Reading Russian doctor who treated Navalny has died
The deputy chief physician of the Russian hospital where opposition leader Alexey Navalny was treated immediately after his poisoning has died,…
Continue Reading If Bruce Springsteen spent his Sunday in Nebraska, those who would know aren’t talking
Click here for updates on this story Lincoln, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — The chartered jet landed at the…
Continue Reading SF files lawsuit against its own school district to force classrooms to reopen
Click here for updates on this story San Francisco (KGO) — The city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against its…
Continue Reading School official sends letter to district highlighting Chiefs imagery problems
Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, Kansas (KCTV/KSMO) — In the midst of the Chiefs’ second straight…
Continue Reading World’s first face and hands transplant gives New Jersey man a second chance at life
It’s been more than two years since Joe Dimeo could smile. In July 2018, Dimeo, 20 at the time, fell asleep at the wheel of his car on Route 22…
Continue Reading First patient in Iowa to have robot-assisted surgery has good results
Click here for updates on this story Davenport, Iowa (Quad Cities Times) — Carolyn Richardson didn’t know…
Continue Reading There’s no need to delay second dose of COVID-19 vaccine so more can get the first, Fauci says
Delaying second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine so that as many Americans as possible can get the first dose is “not necessarily” what Dr.…
Continue Reading Can you mix vaccines? UK trial aims to find out
UK scientists have launched the world’s first study examining whether different coronavirus vaccines can safely be used for two-dose regimens,…
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Mars is too cold for liquid water to exist on its surface, but a wealth of ice may exist just beneath the surface in certain regions. Future human…
Continue Reading Gov. Evers calls on Legislature urging immediate action to modernize state’s unemployment insurance system
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, Feb. 4, sent a letter to…
Continue Reading AG Kaul, Gov Evers announce $573 million agreement for ‘turbocharging’ opioid epidemic
Click here for updates on this story MADISON, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Attorney General Kaul and Governor Tony Evers on…
Continue Reading People sound off on County D.A.’s arrest for sexual assault
Click here for updates on this story TOWANDA, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — The Bradford County District Attorney is facing…
Continue Reading Man accused of committing series of armed robberies
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Police have charged a 33-year-old York man…
Continue Reading 2 dead, 4 injured after car collides with mini bus
Click here for updates on this story Marion County, Oregon (KPTV) — Two people died and four others were injured…
Continue Reading Houston doctor, known as father of modern Leukemia therapy, dies from COVID-19 at 93
Click here for updates on this story Houston (KTRK) — There’s no telling how many lives Dr. Emil Freireich saved…
Continue Reading ‘A house of torture’: Lebanon County couple charged after prolonged assault, abuse of five adopted children
Click here for updates on this story Annville Township, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — A Lebanon County couple is facing charges…
Continue Reading Michelle Obama interviews Amanda Gorman for Time about impostor syndrome and making poetry ‘cool’
Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet and star of President Joe Biden’s inauguration, has met Michelle Obama only three times, most recently on…
Continue Reading US Marshal was shot while serving arrest warrant for fugitive in Baltimore
A US Marshal was shot in Baltimore on Thursday morning while serving an arrest warrant for a fugitive wanted on charges of attempted murder and armed…
Continue Reading Nashville restaurant customers pin down armed robber after owner gets stabbed
Click here for updates on this story Nashville (WSMV) — A convicted robber has been arrested after he stabbed both the…
Continue Reading 3 dead, including gunman, in Wisconsin home invasion incident
Click here for updates on this story Washington County, Wisconsin (WDJT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office…
Continue Reading Georgia nurse jumps at the opportunity to be a travel nurse in a COVID-19 hot spot
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta (WGCL) — Local nurse Nakeisha Person got an offer she said was too good to…
Continue Reading Officer injured, suspect killed in shooting outside Las Vegas gun range
Click here for updates on this story Las Vegas (KVVU) — Las Vegas police said an officer was injured and a suspect was…
Continue Reading ‘I didn’t do it’ | New video released of Michelle Troconis interrogation by police
Click here for updates on this story Hartford, Connecticut (WTIC) — Editor’s note: Due to some personal…
Continue Reading Prosecutors push to rearrest Kyle Rittenhouse. Here’s how the case has unfolded since he posted bail
Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during the Jacob Blake protests in August, is under further…
Continue Reading ‘We hope the court keeps him in jail for life,’ Survivors react to LRA commander’s guilty verdict
A former Ugandan rebel commander has been convicted of war crimes at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Dominic Ongwen, a child…
Continue Reading Boston’s new Police Commissioner on leave after domestic violence allegation surfaces
Boston’s mayor has placed his newly appointed Police Commissioner Dennis White on leave after an allegation of domestic violence from the late…
Continue Reading US Marshal was shot while serving warrant in Baltimore, police say
A US Marshal was shot while executing a search warrant for a wanted suspect at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday in Baltimore, police spokeswoman Lindsey…
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Here’s a look at nightclub fires worldwide including the 2003 fire at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, that killed 100…
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Here’s a look at the Writers Guild of America, which represents more than 16,000 film, TV, broadcast and news media writers. It is made up of…
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Here’s a look at the life of activist, actor and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown. He played his entire career with the…
Continue Reading House painter arrested for theft after not painting Nebraska home
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, Nebraska (WOWT ) — A Gretna homeowner dreams of a new look for her house…
Continue Reading Brett Kavanaugh Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Personal Birth date: February 12, 1965 Birth place: Washington, DC Birth…
Continue Reading 19-year-old dies after vehicle he was in slides off embankment at Mount Magazine
Click here for updates on this story Logan County, Arkansas (KFSM) — A 19-year-old from Danville, Ark. is dead after a…
Continue Reading Smuggler caught with nearly 1,000 cacti and succulents strapped to her body
A woman who strapped nearly 1,000 succulents and endangered cacti to her body in an attempt to smuggle them into New Zealand has been sentenced to…
Continue Reading US marshal shot while serving arrest warrant in Baltimore, police say
A US marshal was shot Thursday morning while serving an arrest warrant in Baltimore, according to a tweet from the Baltimore Police Department. The…
Continue Reading ‘Kind of crazy’: Community isolated by Canada-U.S. border closure builds its own road
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Separated from the rest of the United States by the…
Continue Reading Canada didn’t expand the terrorist definition. Here’s why that matters.
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV News) — Anti-hate and civil rights groups are cautiously…
Continue Reading 6 coronavirus vaccine scams that target your money and personal information – and what to do about them
Finally, the Covid-19 vaccine is available to millions, including health care workers, chronically ill people and seniors. But with wider…
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James Armistead’s life would make a great movie. Under Lafayette, the French general who helped the American colonists fight for their freedom, he…
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