Dozens killed, some decapitated, in suspected rebel attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Forty-six people from the ethnic Pygmy group were killed — some of them decapitated — on Wednesday in a suspected militant attack in…
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Trudeau says Canada needs to ‘buckle down’ as cases surge, vaccines delayed
Canada got a one-two punch Friday as public health officials said vaccine deliveries would be delayed and its Covid-19 measures still aren’t…
Continue Reading Owner of oil company pleads guilty to dumping untreated waste in Flint’s sewer system
Click here for updates on this story Mid-Michigan, USA (WNEM) — A mid-Michigan businessman has pleaded guilty to…
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Powerful earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi kills at least 67, injures hundreds
At least 67 people have died after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday, according to the head of the…
Continue Reading Wildlife rehab center is in need of donations
Click here for updates on this story NEW BRITAIN, CT (WFSB) — A Connecticut wildlife rehab center is struggling to…
Continue Reading Man accused of stealing from multiple tip jars
Click here for updates on this story OZAUKEE COUNTY, Wisconsin (WDJT) — As essential workers at restaurants and other…
Continue Reading Nashville Public Library suspends curbside service due to planned protest Sunday
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — The Nashville Public Library will suspend curbside service…
Continue Reading Fire destroys century-old building
Click here for updates on this story AVIS, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Smoke billowed out of a building on West Central…
Continue Reading Man arrested on child rape charges by U.S. Marshals
Click here for updates on this story YORK, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — On Jan. 12, the York County Sheriff’s Office,…
Continue Reading LA County is adding more space to store bodies of Covid-19 victims
Los Angeles County, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in California, is running out of space to store the bodies of Covid-19 victims and…
Continue Reading 4 suspects in custody after SIUE student shot near campus
Click here for updates on this story EDWARDSVILLE, IL (KMOV) — A Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)…
Continue Reading Police: Man shoots, kills dog, injures dog’s owner
Click here for updates on this story POTTSVILLE, PA (WNEP) — Pottsville police say it was at the intersection of West…
Continue Reading Women introduced to welding as a career through free workshop
Click here for updates on this story Dothan, AL (Dothan Eagle) — Gina Mortimer first learned to weld when she was 17.…
Continue Reading More than 100 arrested after protests over a Black man’s death in police custody
More than a hundred people were arrested in Brussels on Wednesday night after violent protests over the death of a man in police custody. The…
Continue Reading They swore to protect America. Some also joined the riot
Among the mob of extremists and Trump supporters that invaded the US Capitol last week in a deadly riot were former members of the very institution…
Continue Reading Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine says his home is ‘under siege’
Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, told CNN his home is “under siege” from military.…
Continue Reading Georgians will roll up their sleeves at mega vaccine site Mercedes Benz Stadium
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Thousands will roll up their sleeves inside Mercedes-Benz…
Continue Reading Woman discovers human skeletal remains at Kuau Cove
Click here for updates on this story Maui, HI (KITV) — A Maui woman made a shocking discovery at a beach in Pa’ia…
Continue Reading Dutch government resigns over child welfare fraud scandal
The Dutch government has resigned amid a scandal that saw thousands of families wrongly accused of child welfare fraud. Dutch Prime Minister Mark…
Continue Reading ‘Nashville Six’ honored at Predators opening night
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — No fans were allowed inside Bridgestone Arena for the start…
Continue Reading Illinois officials react to the passing of the Police Reform Bill as it heads to governor’s desk
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, IL (WQAD) — Illinois lawmakers were at it before the sun rose January…
Continue Reading Powerful earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi kills at least 42, injures hundreds
At least 42 people were killed and hundreds more injured after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday, the…
Continue Reading Essential workers can receive childcare payment assistance through March 31
Click here for updates on this story RYAN BRESLIN (WSMV) — Financial relief can be hard to come by as the struggle…
Continue Reading Woman accused of intentionally hitting woman with her car for 2nd time in 3 years
Click here for updates on this story WILMINGTON, New Hanover County (WLOS) — A North Carolina woman is accused of…
Continue Reading 15 pounds of ‘high grade marijuana’ confiscated by police
Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN CO., AL (WALA) — Baldwin County Sheriff’s officials say on…
Continue Reading Prosecutors move to modify Rittenhouse’s bond after he was seen flashing white power signs at Mt. Pleasant bar
Click here for updates on this story KENOSHA COUNTY, WI (WDJT) — Kenosha County prosecutors are requesting…
Continue Reading Hospital collecting medical stockpile to avoid any potential shortage
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — At the onset of the pandemic, the medical supply chain…
Continue Reading Flint activist believes charges against Snyder are ‘slap in the face’
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, MI (WNEM) — The Flint water crisis prosecution team formally announcing…
Continue Reading Judge denies bond for rapper charged with murder
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — A judge denied bond on Thursday for 29-year-old Rayshawn…
Continue Reading Man arrested after making threats at Police Chief’s home
Click here for updates on this story LAVACA, AR (KFSM) — A man was arrested after showing up at the Lavaca Police…
Continue Reading Lawmakers want to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Capitol Police officer who lured rioters away from the Senate chambers
US Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman has been hailed as an American hero for leading a growing mob away from the Senate chambers during last…
Continue Reading Police prepared for ‘civil unrest’ at Oregon State Capitol; ‘no known specific threats’ for Portland
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — Law enforcement is prepared for “potential demonstrations and…
Continue Reading Police officer helps find man stranded by floodwaters
Click here for updates on this story MCMINNVILLE, OR (KPTV) — A police officer in McMinnville helped rescue a man…
Continue Reading Public health officials call for racial equity in vaccine distribution
Click here for updates on this story YORK, PA (WPMT) — On Jan. 14, Dr. Anita Chandra, of RAND Social and Economic…
Continue Reading New opportunities in game design in our area
Click here for updates on this story LA PLUME, PA (WNEP) — Educators said there has been an explosion of interest. It…
Continue Reading For the first time in over 100 years, Virginia won’t celebrate Lee-Jackson Day
For the first time in more than 100 years, Lee-Jackson Day will not officially be celebrated in Virginia. The holiday, which was observed on the…
Continue Reading Powerful earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi kills at least 34, injures hundreds
At least 34 people were killed and hundreds more injured after a 6.2-magnitute earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Friday, the…
Continue Reading Bus is dangling from New York overpass after accident that left at least seven people injured
At least seven people, including the bus driver, were injured after a bus crashed through a overpass barrier in New York City’s Bronx area,…
Continue Reading LA County is scrambling to find more space to store bodies of Covid-19 victims
Los Angeles County, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in California, is running out of space to store the bodies of Covid-19 victims and…
Continue Reading How will school closures affect children in the long run? Wars, disease and natural disasters offer clues
Children across the globe have seen their schools closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the World Bank, 1.6 billion students were…
Continue Reading OC nurses show solidarity with tattoos amid COVID-19 pandemic
Click here for updates on this story MISSION VIEJO, California (KABC) — As a symbol of solidarity, a team of local ICU…
Continue Reading Jacksonville Jaguars hire Urban Meyer as head coach
Urban Meyer — three-time national champion as a college football coach — will now lead the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced…
Continue Reading Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci turns himself in and faces a murder charge
Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci turned himself in to police Wednesday and faces a murder charge in connection to a fatal shooting last month, Atlanta Police…
Continue Reading Smile South Central organization helps bring art to local neighborhoods with murals
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — “2020 has been one of the most horrific years that…
Continue Reading Analysis of ancient DNA reveals details about the dire wolf, inspiration for ‘Game of Thrones’ creature
An extinct species of wolf, which served as inspiration for a mythical creature in the popular television show “Game of Thrones,” had…
Continue Reading Lori Loughlin’s husband Mossimo Giannulli asks for home confinement amid Covid concerns
Attorneys for Mossimo Giannulli, the fashion designer and husband of actress Lori Loughlin, have requested that he complete his five-month sentence…
Continue Reading 88-year-old woman crochets afghans for cancer patients during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KMBC) — We’re all finding ways to cope with changes…
Continue Reading Harassed by cyberbullies during remote learning, mom fears what her son will face when he’s back at school
Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — Imagine starting your morning with a profanity-laced message the…
Continue Reading McCarthy defends Cheney as Republicans battle amid impeachment fallout
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy is standing by Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, as their conference has devolved into a bitter feud…
Continue Reading Older Hispanic adults have more vaccine confidence than younger Hispanic adults, according to new data
Most Hispanic adults in the United States want to receive a Covid-19 vaccine eventually, but Hispanic adults under 50 are twice as likely to say they…
Continue Reading Former Michigan governor and 8 others face charges in the Flint water crisis that left 12 people dead
Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding Michigan officials responsible. In a…
Continue Reading England’s schools were mostly open in 2020, but 2021 is a different story
Ella is now working from home. She joins many around the world, fellow Brits — and her parents — in succumbing to safety over normalcy.…
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FBI Director Wray says over 200 suspects identified in US Capitol riots
Investigators have identified more than 200 suspects in their probe of the January 6 attack at the US Capitol and arrested more than 100 individuals,…
Continue Reading Find out which countries are welcoming US tourists back
Once one of the world’s most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled during the COVID-19 pandemic. With US…
Continue Reading Two women arrested and charged with murder after man dies in shooting
Click here for updates on this story PRICHARD, Alabama (WALA) — On December 31, 2020, police units responded to 1117 W.…
Continue Reading Elderly woman rescued after wandering into heavily wooded area
Click here for updates on this story GROTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — An elderly woman needed rescuing after she wandered…
Continue Reading ‘Dream Now, Travel Later’ packages aiding Nashville’s tourism economy during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The coronavirus pandemic has hit Nashville hard.…
Continue Reading Jacob Blake says he ‘didn’t want to be the next George Floyd’ in first interview since he was shot by police
In his first interview on national television, Jacob Blake said he “wasn’t thinking clearly” when he picked up a knife that he had…
Continue Reading Two COVID-19 clusters prompt Queen’s Medical Center to change up procedures
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Queen’s Medical Center is battling two…
Continue Reading A Best Western hotel in London is now taking in Covid-19 patients as hospitals run out of beds
The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and…
Continue Reading Hotels open their doors to Covid-19 patients as Britain’s hospitals are stretched to the limit
The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and…
Continue Reading Worker hit and killed by PGE truck on highway
Click here for updates on this story SANDY, Oregon (KPTV) — Oregon State Police say a flagger along Highway 26 died…
Continue Reading Police: Juvenile caused over $46K in damage during NYE riot in downtown Portland
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A juvenile is facing multiple charges in connection with…
Continue Reading Man carrying Confederate flag inside the US Capitol during riot arrested, identified as Kevin Seefried
The FBI has arrested Kevin Seefried, seen carrying a Confederate flag inside Capitol Hill, according to a federal criminal complaint. Seefried had…
Continue Reading Missouri asks some unemployment recipients to give money back – or face consequences
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Unemployment insurance has been a lifeline for so…
Continue Reading Mother-daughter duo gets nat’l attention for ‘miniaturist’ projects
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sometimes you have to think big, but build small. That’s…
Continue Reading NYC sightseeing buses report increase in locals taking tours as pandemic keeps tourists away
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Because of COVID, flying may not be popular, but a growing…
Continue Reading New York City schools to eliminate entry exam for gifted and talented programs
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A big change is coming for New York City’s Gifted and Talented…
Continue Reading Audio of St. Louis County dispatcher’s racist remarks released
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — St. Louis County released the audio file of racist…
Continue Reading Couple says tenants who haven’t paid rent since May 2019 can’t be kicked out due to eviction moratorium
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A Staten Island couple is dealing with an eviction moratorium…
Continue Reading Officer speaks after spring ambush, recognized by governor
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — A Davenport police officer is speaking for the first time…
Continue Reading Police arrest wrong woman at Denver Health, now face lawsuit
Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — A Denver woman is suing Denver police for arresting her for a…
Continue Reading Wife of late police lieutenant shares husband’s deadly battle with Covid-19
Click here for updates on this story SOUTHAMPTON, New Jersey (KYW) — The wife of a late New Jersey State Police…
Continue Reading New York attorney general sues NYPD over ‘brutal’ handling of George Floyd protesters
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the New York City Police Department and its leadership over its “excessive, brutal and…
Continue Reading Community holds special sendoff for woman the night before her 2nd brain surgery
Click here for updates on this story MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A Mt. Lebanon woman received a special sendoff…
Continue Reading Texas trauma surgeon says ‘post-COVID lungs look worse than any type of terrible smokers lung we’ve ever seen’
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Texas trauma surgeon Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall says it’s a…
Continue Reading North Texas gun shop owners say spike in sales not related to Capitol riot
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Political unrest and a reported rush to buy ammunition and guns.…
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Here’s a look at what you need to know about the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Facts The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is a stockpile…
Continue Reading Family faces eviction for having too many children buys more time from judge
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A couple facing eviction because they had two additional children…
Continue Reading Restaurant owner regrets attending President Trump rally
Click here for updates on this story EASTHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — The owner of a long-time restaurant in Eastham says…
Continue Reading Flint Water Crisis Fast Facts
Here is a look at the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, where cost-cutting measures led to tainted drinking water that contained lead and other…
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Here’s a look at the life of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, nicknamed “Ryan Express.” He played for 27 seasons, won 324 games,…
Continue Reading Pet adoptions are outpacing available animals during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Pet adoptions are skyrocketing as animal shelters try to keep up.…
Continue Reading Male Orangutan uncharacteristically cares for offspring
Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — A male orangutan has taken on an unusual role at the Denver…
Continue Reading Prosecutors seek to modify Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond agreement after they say he displayed racist signs
Prosecutors are asking the Kenosha County Circuit Court to modify the bond conditions of Kyle Rittenhouse, who is facing homicide charges in the…
Continue Reading The son of Captain America’s co-creator says Capitol Hill rioters misrepresented the superhero
The son of the co-creator of comic book hero Captain America said he was “appalled” and “disgusted” when he saw Capitol Hill…
Continue Reading School staff members line up to collect late paychecks
Click here for updates on this story TOWSON, Maryland (WJZ ) — A group of Baltimore County teachers lined up to get…
Continue Reading Amid California homelessness crisis, proposed tax on large corporations seeks to fund programs
Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, CA (KPIX) — A proposal introduced in California’s legislature…
Continue Reading Better Together: Community helps Santa Clara woman celebrate her 107th birthday
Click here for updates on this story SANTA CLARA, CA (KPIX) — Living to be 107 years old is a major milestone to…
Continue Reading Tech Exodus: California tech companies leaving for Texas
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, CA (KOVR) — A growing number of tech companies are packing their bags…
Continue Reading Queens man in custody after stabbing and possible poisoning leaves 1 dead, 3 critical
One man is in custody in a deadly incident in Queens, New York, on Thursday morning that features a bloody pair of scissors and a possible poisoning,…
Continue Reading Two members of WHO team blocked from entering China over failed coronavirus antibody test
Two members of a World Health Organization (WHO) team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic have been blocked from flying to China…
Continue Reading Some Marylanders are rethinking how they pay bills amid USPS delays
Click here for updates on this story ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland (WBAL) — Some Marylanders are rethinking how they pay…
Continue Reading Lyft driver has car stolen by armed carjackers, state police say
Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WCVB) — Authorities are searching for a car that was stolen from a Lyft…
Continue Reading Mom fights stage four cancer virtually amid pandemic
Click here for updates on this story ANKENY, Iowa (KCCI) — The day the United States declared COVID-19 a national…
Continue Reading Gov. Lamont recovering from hip replacement surgery
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Governor Ned Lamont’s office released a statement on…
Continue Reading Boy is recovering from battle with rare disease
Click here for updates on this story LATROBE, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — Oliver Shultz, 11, loves the outdoors. Every day he…
Continue Reading COVID-19 vaccine security scare prompts alerts at Wisconsin hospitals
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Three people who identified themselves as National Guard…
Continue Reading No winners of Powerball and Mega Millions drawings push both jackpots to more than $600 million each
No ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s Powerball lottery drawing, pushing its weekend jackpot to an estimated $640 million.…
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