A fantasy football bet leads to a $1,000 tip for a Waffle House server
As the NFL regular season came to a close, Michael Carsley knew the penalty for finishing last in his fantasy football league. Their rule: Whoever…
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Huge sinkhole opens up outside Italian hospital, forcing evacuation of Covid patients
A huge sinkhole, about 22,000 square feet across and 66 feet deep, swallowed several cars and forced the evacuation of a Covid ward after opening up…
Continue Reading Activists in Kenosha say they are hurt and disappointed after the no-charging decision in Jacob Blake shooting
It’s been almost five months since Jacob Blake was shot in the back seven times by Officer Rusten Sheskey. Sheskey, a White officer, shot…
Continue Reading Kim Jong Un says North Korea is developing tactical nukes, new warheads and a nuclear-powered submarine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is developing new weaponry including a nuclear-powered submarine, tactical nuclear weapons and…
Continue Reading ‘We’re on the brink of utter collapse.’ Yellow cabdrivers in New York struggle to stay alive as the pandemic rages on
For Augustine Tang, driving a taxi was a way to carry on his father’s legacy, who died unexpectedly in 2015. But the coronavirus pandemic has…
Continue Reading L.A. County hospitals prepare for triage officers to ration care as Covid-19 cases overwhelm
The relentless surge of Covid-19 patients has strained resources and health care workers at Los Angeles hospitals to the point that officials are…
Continue Reading Security video shows protesters entering the Oregon Capitol building after legislator allegedly opens door
Security footage released Friday shows protesters entering the Oregon Capitol last month after a Republican state legislator allegedly opened a side…
Continue Reading National Guard medic sent to help hospital says it’s like putting a Band-Aid on an arterial wound
Maj. Dwight Christensen remembers the sense of shock he felt first walking through the doors of St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California.…
Continue Reading What we know about Asia Pacific’s Covid-19 vaccines
One year after the Covid-19 outbreak began, countries around the world are racing to secure and distribute vaccines to their citizens. Some countries…
Continue Reading Tommy Lasorda, legendary Los Angeles Dodgers manager, has died
Tommy Lasorda, who spent seven decades in the Dodgers organization — first as a player in Brooklyn and then in Los Angeles as a two-time World…
Continue Reading Extremists intensify calls for violence ahead of Inauguration Day
“Trump or war. Today. That simple.” “If you don’t know how to shoot: You need to learn. NOW.” “we will storm the…
Continue Reading Community names sledding hill after 91-year-old teacher
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — No matter how old we get there’s still a kid in all of us.…
Continue Reading Racial justice leaders are reeling from the ‘hypocrisy’ in the police response to the US Capitol riots
After police forced her away from the White House with flash bangs and pepper spray, Allison Lane and dozens of people who were peacefully protesting…
Continue Reading South Florida doctors make medical breakthrough in treating severe cases of Covid
Click here for updates on this story Miami (WFOR) — Doctors in South Florida say an experimental treatment involving…
Continue Reading Texas woman starts initiative to show support for police
Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — After recent moments of division in the country, a…
Continue Reading Los Angeles County COVID-19 deaths in a day equals city’s homicide deaths in a year, mayor says
The number of people dying of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County in a day is now equivalent to the number of homicide deaths the city saw in an entire…
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Twitter has suspended President Donald Trump from its platform
Twitter has suspended President Donald Trump from its platform, the company said Friday evening. “After close review of recent Tweets from the…
Continue Reading Auto thieves are targeting Dodge Challengers, Chargers — and starting them without keys
Click here for updates on this story OAK LAWN, Illinois (WBBM) — It turns out that in addition to the skyrocketing…
Continue Reading Jack Nicklaus Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of retired professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. Personal Birth date: January 21, 1940 Birth place: Columbus, Ohio Birth…
Continue Reading Artifact hunters use pandemic hobby to uncover relics of Baltimore’s past
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Many people have taken up hobbies amid the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Continue Reading Ray Rice Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of former NFL running back Ray Rice. Personal Birth date: January 22, 1987 Birth place: New Rochelle, New York Birth…
Continue Reading Homeless man gets just reward after returning woman’s lost wallet
Click here for updates on this story SAN RAFAEL, California (KPIX) — A recent good deed by a homeless man in the North…
Continue Reading A congressman got on his knees to pick up trash left after the deadly Capitol riot
Rep. Andy Kim says he was devastated to see the smashed furniture, broken American flags, cigarette butts and other debris left behind by the…
Continue Reading What we know about the 5 deaths in the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol
A US Capitol police officer is the latest to be confirmed dead after a mob of President Trump’s supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Lawyer of woman who attacked Black musician’s son calls client ’emotionally unwell’
A 22-year-old woman caught on video falsely accusing the teenage son of a Black jazz musician of taking her iPhone apologized and admitted in an…
Continue Reading Prominent Zimbabwe journalist Hopewell Chin’ono arrested for the third time in six months
Prominent Zimbabwe journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has been arrested by police in the country for the third time in six months, his lawyer told…
Continue Reading Elijah McClain’s death to be subject of grand jury investigation
Colorado Attorney General General Phil Weiser is opening a grand jury investigation into the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black…
Continue Reading Police seek identity of man believed to be involved in multiple break-ins
Click here for updates on this story ALMA, AR (KFSM) — Alma Police are hoping to identify a man believed to be involved…
Continue Reading New ‘I Believe In Tennessee’ mural in the works outside Nissan Stadium
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — Tennessee Titans fans are always coming up with unique…
Continue Reading Little League champion surprised for 75th anniversary
Click here for updates on this story WAYNE COUNTY, PA (WNEP) — It’s not every day a state representative and a…
Continue Reading Officials say man seen in viral photograph at Nancy Pelosi’s desk arrested
The man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk during Wednesday’s riots in the US Capitol has been arrested and…
Continue Reading Man injured in shooting incident involving court deputy during eviction notice
Click here for updates on this story BLUE SPRINGS, MO (KCTV ) — Blue Springs police are investigating a shooting…
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Omaha woman gives birth while in COVID-19 coma
An Omaha woman describes her experience falling into a coma after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and all while she was expecting a…
Continue Reading COVID death records shattered across Europe as London declares ‘major incident’
Europe slid further into crisis Friday as multiple countries faced overwhelming numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths. The UK reported 1,325…
Continue Reading Authorities arrest the woman allegedly involved in assault on Black musician’s son in NYC hotel
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in California more than a week after falsely accusing the teenage son of a Black jazz musician of taking her…
Continue Reading When can YOU get the vaccine? It depends on your health, occupation and where you live
With two Covid-19 vaccines approved for emergency use and politicians, health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities rolling up…
Continue Reading Traveling to Italy during COVID-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Italy, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the COVID-19…
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FBI offering $50,000 reward for information on pipe bombs found during Capitol breach
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for help in identifying people involved in leaving pipe bombs in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Authorities are…
Continue Reading Indiana health system says experts will examine Covid-19 death of Black doctor who accused staff of racist treatment
An independent panel of experts will look into the coronavirus death of a Black physician who claimed a White doctor had dismissed her pain and…
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8 things you may not know about Elvis Presley
Happy birthday to the king of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley. Since we can’t gift him a nice pair of Blue Suede Shoes, we are…
Continue Reading Trump tweets he is skipping Biden’s inauguration
President Donald Trump said he would not attend his successor’s swearing-in, a day after his top aides cajoled him into releasing a video…
Continue Reading Convicted child killer given new sentencing hearing gets same result
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) — A Mobile woman convicted of killing her two step-children is…
Continue Reading Health departments in Missouri, Kansas prepare to escalate vaccine distribution
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Health officials are outlining what the next stage in the…
Continue Reading Concern over lack of affordable housing in Asheville continues to grow
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Affordable Housing Committee met Thursday…
Continue Reading Leather bracelets raise money for victims thanks to Nashville man
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — A Nashville man, who used to work at Wild Beaver Saloon on…
Continue Reading Train stop concerns people in one neighborhood
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — People in one area of Nashville turned to News 4 for help…
Continue Reading St. Louis Auto Show postponed until April due to coronavirus pandemic
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — One of the largest Midwest-based auto shows has been…
Continue Reading Friend of Kennesaw woman killed in Capitol riot recounts her final moments
Click here for updates on this story Kennesaw, GA (WGCL) — A Kennesaw woman killed during the riots at the Capitol…
Continue Reading Oregon vaccine board meets, Salem Health and Marion County begin vaccine clinic
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — Vaccinations against the COVID-19 pandemic continued Thursday…
Continue Reading New Haven’s assistant police chief promoted to acting chief
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) — New Haven is getting a new top cop. Assistant Chief Rene…
Continue Reading Man arrested for attempting ‘target practice’ at Darien park
Click here for updates on this story DARIEN, CT (WFSB) — A man was arrested for carrying what appeared to a rifle into…
Continue Reading Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak in north Portland worsens, sends another person to hospital
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Another person is in the hospital with Legionnaire’s…
Continue Reading State officials update guidance to encourage in-person learning for elementary schools
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT ) — The Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education…
Continue Reading Arkansas bars sue Gov., health department over COVID-19 regulations
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KFSM) — Many Arkansas bar owners have filed a lawsuit against…
Continue Reading Europe’s Covid crisis deepens as Germany shatters death records and London declares ‘major incident’
Europe slid further into crisis Friday as multiple countries faced overwhelming numbers of coronavirus cases and fatalities. Germany reported its…
Continue Reading Iran unveils underground missile base on Gulf coast, state media says
Iran has unveiled an underground base for “strategic missiles” on its Gulf coastline, according to state media. Video broadcast by state…
Continue Reading Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested under national security law
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was arrested Thursday over an alleged violation of the city’s national security law, just a day…
Continue Reading The vaccine rollout and civil unrest is keeping the National Guard busy after an ‘unprecedented’ 2020
The US National Guard was so busy last year with “unprecedented” domestic deployments — helping with Covid-19, civil unrest and…
Continue Reading Officials claim Oregon legislator allowed protesters into state Capitol building during closed session
A Republican state legislator may have let protesters into the Oregon Capitol last month during a closed session, according to state police and…
Continue Reading Europe’s Covid crisis deepens as Germany shatters death records and London hospital beds run low
Europe slid further into crisis Friday as multiple countries faced overwhelming numbers of coronavirus cases and fatalities. Germany reported its…
Continue Reading Early humans adapted to major environmental change in ‘Cradle of Mankind’ 2 million years ago
As humans, we may owe our ability to adapt to new situations and environments to our earliest ancestors. New evidence unearthed at the Oldupai Gorge,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 8: Capitol riot, White House, Covid-19, Iran, Boeing
The polar vortex, a low pressure system that swirls cold air at the Earth’s poles, may be on the move. That could mean bitter cold temperatures…
Continue Reading A Philadelphia 76ers player tests positive for Covid-19, forcing team to stay in New York overnight
A player on the Philadelphia 76ers has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the team to remain in New York City after playing the Brooklyn Nets on…
Continue Reading New Zealand woman, 19, dies after suspected shark attack
A 19-year-old woman died Thursday after a suspected shark attack in New Zealand’s North Island. According to local police, the woman was…
Continue Reading Sixers player tests positive for Covid-19, forcing team to stay in New York overnight
A player on the Philadelphia 76ers has tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the team to remain in New York City after playing the Brooklyn Nets on…
Continue Reading South Korean judge orders Japan to compensate ‘comfort women,’ victims of wartime sexual slavery
A South Korean judge has ordered the Japanese government to pay damages to 12 victims of war-time sexual slavery, in a historic ruling over war…
Continue Reading A year after Wuhan, China locks down another city of 11 million people to contain a coronavirus flare-up
China has locked down a city of 11 million people in its northern province of Hebei, in an effort to contain the country’s worst coronavirus…
Continue Reading Japan’s Suga declares state of emergency for Tokyo as Covid-19 cases reach highest levels
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has declared a state of emergency for the nation’s capital and surrounding areas as Covid-19 cases…
Continue Reading Inside the mob that swarmed the US Capitol
They came to Washington to protest an election they think has been stolen, and when violence began at the US Capitol, mob logic took over. CNN spoke…
Continue Reading Iraqi judge issues arrest warrant for Donald Trump
A judge in Baghdad’s investigative court has issued an arrest warrant for outgoing US President Donald Trump, over the killing of an Iraqi…
Continue Reading Company that makes mahjong sets apologizes after critics say its game designs were culturally insensitive
A Texas company that makes pricy, brightly colored mahjong tiles is apologizing after critics called its redesign of the popular Chinese game…
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Every 8 minutes, someone in Los Angeles County dies from COVID-19
A person dies from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County every eight minutes, the county said Thursday, underscoring how grim the situation has become in…
Continue Reading World leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ riot at US Capitol building
As America’s allies issued strong condemnations of rioters who stormed the US Capitol building in Washington on Wednesday, the nation’s…
Continue Reading 2 cases of new COVID-19 variant found in CT
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Two cases of the new COVID-19 variant have been found in…
Continue Reading Unlawful assembly declared in downtown Portland after several windows smashed
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The Portland Police Bureau said an unlawful assembly was…
Continue Reading N.C. men accused of stealing 5 French Bulldog puppies from breeder at gunpoint
Click here for updates on this story EPHRATA, PA (WPMT) — Two North Carolina men are facing federal charges after…
Continue Reading Man honored for heroic efforts in deadly canal crash
Click here for updates on this story CAPE CORAL, Florida (WBBH) — A man was honored Thursday for his heroic efforts…
Continue Reading Sheriffs office assists with Manatee rescue
Click here for updates on this story LEE COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) — A female manatee was rescued from Moore Haven on…
Continue Reading Company that makes mahjong sets apologizes after critics say it game designs were culturally insensitive
A Texas company that makes pricy, brightly colored mahjong tiles is apologizing after critics called its redesign of the popular Chinese game…
Continue Reading Titans 12th man will be “Nashville Six” hero officers
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — The Tennessee Titans will honor the six first responders…
Continue Reading Insurrection fueled by conspiracy groups, extremists and fringe movements
The mob of Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday included conspiracy theorists linked to QAnon and the Proud Boys — two…
Continue Reading Firefighters, EMTs aid exhausted staff at hospital
Click here for updates on this story PETALUMA, CA (KPIX) — Two weeks ago, the staff at Petaluma Valley Hospital started…
Continue Reading Parents are filing new lawsuit arguing that masks are dangerous to student-athletes
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A group consisting of Minnesota parents, coaches and athletes…
Continue Reading Entrepreneur creates hoodies with masks sewn inside
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A north Minneapolis entrepreneur is getting rave reviews for…
Continue Reading Former officer teams with rapper on song about mental health
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — A retired Fort Worth police officer is hoping to encourage…
Continue Reading CU study finds bleach-based cleaning products and sweat create airborne chemicals
Click here for updates on this story BOULDER, CO (KCNC) — Many New Year’s resolutions include shedding off pounds…
Continue Reading Harvard astronomer believes alien debris passed Earth in 2017
Click here for updates on this story CAMBRIDGE, MA (WBZ) — A Harvard University professor is making the case that we…
Continue Reading Hackers stole $2,000 from woman’s account, but bank won’t give her refund
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A Kendall County woman says someone hacked into her bank account…
Continue Reading Asheville Public Works prepare for winter weather ahead of storm
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville’s Streets Division is ready for the snow!…
Continue Reading Catholic Charities Hawai’i to provide additional rent relief through state assistance program
Click here for updates on this story Hawaii, USA (KITV) — Catholic Charities Hawaii and the State of Hawaii announced…
Continue Reading Man holds true to New Year’s resolution, loses 110 pounds
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (FOX5 Vegas) — The New Year seems to motivate a lot of us to get fit or…
Continue Reading New NASA space telescope will explore the Big Bang
A new space telescope will help scientists look back in time at the origin of our universe and the galaxies and planetary systems that have populated…
Continue Reading With record-high covid cases looming overhead, Arkansas students and teachers return to classrooms
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KFSM) — Students and teachers across Arkansas headed back to…
Continue Reading Family Video, one of America’s last video rental stores, to close location in Kentucky
Click here for updates on this story SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (WLKY) — It’s the end of an era for movie rental stores as…
Continue Reading Body of man who fell into Victoria Falls in New Year’s Day tragedy retrieved
The body of a man who fell into Victoria Falls gorge on New Year’s Day has been retrieved after a group of volunteers abseiled and swam to…
Continue Reading Body of tourist who fell into Victoria Falls in New Year’s Day tragedy retrieved
The body of a tourist who fell into Victoria Falls gorge on New Year’s Day has been retrieved after a group of volunteers abseiled and swam to…
Continue Reading Sick, ‘desperate’ mountain lions are being seen around Santa Cruz
Click here for updates on this story SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — Just days after a malnourished mountain lion was…
Continue Reading Woman describes being in DC when chaos erupted at Capitol
Click here for updates on this story YUKON, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Many Oklahomans traveled to Washington, D.C., for…
Continue Reading After over a dozen COVID deaths during holidays, one assisted living facility is desperate for vaccine
Click here for updates on this story SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Some long-term care facilities have already received…
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