UConn finds 76 positive COVID-19 cases among returning students
Click here for updates on this story MANSFIELD, Connecticut (Hartford Business Journal) — With its spring semester…
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Tight security at capitols across the country as Joe Biden prepares for his inauguration
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, and state capitols across the country are under tight security on Wednesday as President-elect Joe Biden prepares…
Continue Reading Community mourns Baylor grad student who died from COVID-19 complications
Click here for updates on this story WACO, Texas (Waco Tribune-Herald ) — A 21-year-old Baylor graduate student and…
Continue Reading Farmers deliver cattle for family of deceased friend
Click here for updates on this story BEATRICE, Nebraska (Beatrice Daily Sun) — On a chilly Tuesday morning, roughly 40…
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2 dead, several injured in Madrid as explosion rocks Spanish capital
At least two people were killed and several injured Wednesday in an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak in the heart of the Spanish capital,…
Continue Reading Indiana State Police trooper helps mother deliver child on toll road
Click here for updates on this story LAPORTE COUNTY, Indiana (The Times) — A trooper took quick action when he realized…
Continue Reading ‘Beds of Bags’ helps homeless population
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — It’s a familiar household phenomenon:…
Continue Reading Metro Atlanta joins the nation to honor those lost to COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — On the eve of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President…
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Suspect accused of vandalizing non-profits, churches and businesses in Jennings taken into custody
Click here for updates on this story WEB STAFF (KMOV) — Authorities have arrested and charged a man they say vandalized…
Continue Reading The Howard University marching band will escort Vice President Kamala Harris to the White House
Howard University’s marching band has taken part in presidential inaugurations before. But during today’s inaugural parade, they’ll…
Continue Reading Man out on bond for attempted murder shot by stepdad, deputies say
Click here for updates on this story Baldwin Co., AL (WALA) — A Baldwin County man was still in critical condition two…
Continue Reading Local pharmacies prepared for mass vaccinations
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — As many hospitals and county health departments continue…
Continue Reading Family’s dog shot and killed by neighbor’s son, “She Was Like a Child”
Click here for updates on this story LEBANON, TN (WSMV) — For 30 years, the Barry Family have lived in a quiet area of…
Continue Reading Several injured in Madrid as explosion rocks Spanish capital
Several people have been injured in an explosion in Madrid, Spain’s capital, the city’s emergency services said Wednesday. The blast,…
Continue Reading Social media challenge changing lives for restaurant staff in St. Louis
Click here for updates on this story KIRKWOOD, MO (KMOV) — In just a few weeks, donors from across the country have…
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Civil rights leaders hope Biden can heal the nation through action
When President-elect Joe Biden delivers his inauguration speech Wednesday, civil rights leaders are hoping for more than just promises, but a plan of…
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Here’s a look at crude oil reserves and production around the world. Facts Crude oil is a form of liquid petroleum, extracted from rock…
Continue Reading Students return to the classroom after 10 months of remote learning
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) — After ten months of learning from home, students in New…
Continue Reading Searching the internet for lottery inspiration
Click here for updates on this story WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (WNEP) — On almost every corner, there’s an opportunity to…
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Oregon Dept. of Education releases new guidance for schools returning to in-person learning
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The Oregon Department of Education released updated guidance…
Continue Reading DA: Two people accused of starvation, malnourishment of young children
Click here for updates on this story GRESHAM, OR (KPTV) — Two people are facing charges for the starvation and…
Continue Reading Amtrak increases security around Inauguration Day
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — Following the attacks at our Nation’s Capitol on…
Continue Reading Zimbabwe’s foreign minister dies after contracting Covid-19
Zimbabwe’s foreign minister, Sibusiso Moyo, has died at a local hospital after catching Covid, said government spokesman George Charamba, on…
Continue Reading Mega Millions jackpot rises to $970 million with no winners Tuesday
You didn’t win Mega Millions’ top prize on Tuesday. The upside is that the game’s second-largest jackpot in history will be up for…
Continue Reading Nigeria’s Burna Boy featured on US inauguration playlist
Nigerian artist Burna Boy will feature on the official playlist for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala…
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US accuses China of ‘genocide’ of Uyghurs and minority groups in Xinjiang
The US has officially determined that China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghur Muslims and ethnic and religious…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for January 20: Inauguration, Covid, pardons, China, soldier arrest
It’s Inauguration Day in America, and CNN will have live coverage all day, so you can tune in (or stream online without a cable log-in) and…
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Right-wing extremists and their supporters use Christian website to raise funds
Before Proud Boys member Nick Ochs was arrested and charged in connection with the insurrection at the US Capitol, he raised $300 on the…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation identifies 75 communities with ‘uncontrolled’ Covid-19 spread in first weeks of January
The Navajo Nation has identified 75 communities with an “uncontrolled spread” of Covid-19 in the first two weeks of January, according to…
Continue Reading How animals transfer power from one leader to another: Brute force, inheritance and consensus
Bees, chimps, clownfish and hyenas all live in groups with a leader or dominant individual. So do many other animals. How does power shift from one…
Continue Reading Record 43-year sentence for insulting Thai monarchy sends a chilling message to activists
A 43-year prison sentence given to a woman by a Thai court for insulting the monarchy could be seen as a “warning shot” to protesters…
Continue Reading Iran’s Rouhani hopes Biden will return to Obama-era nuclear deal as he dubs Trump a ‘tyrant’
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has called on United States President-elect, Joe Biden, to return to the 2015 nuclear deal and lift sanctions…
Continue Reading Utah authorities accuse man of impersonating an officer and stealing a doughnut
Utah authorities have accused 47-year-old Daniel Mark Wright of impersonating an officer, possessing a stolen vehicle and stealing a doughnut. A…
Continue Reading China builds massive Covid-19 quarantine camp for 4,000 people as outbreak continues
China is rushing to build a massive quarantine camp that can house more than 4,000 people, after an outbreak of Covid-19 this month that has left…
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Trump’s last-minute pardons include Bannon, Lil Wayne and scores of others
President Donald Trump issued a raft of 11th-hour pardons and commutations early Wednesday that included his onetime political strategist, a former…
Continue Reading An ASL interpreter for Hawaii’s Covid-19 press briefings has died of the virus
An American Sign Language interpreter who helped keep the deaf community informed during Covid-19 press briefings in Hawaii has died from the virus.…
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Trump reportedly wants a 21-gun salute for his departure. The military honor has a fascinating history
As President Donald Trump prepares to leave Washington, D.C. for a post-presidential life in Florida, he has indicated that he wants an elaborate…
Continue Reading After finding controversial novel on school’s summer reading list, teenage twins push for change in state law
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Homework; for many of us adults, it’s been eons since we had…
Continue Reading ‘Sweet Potato Comfort Pie’ seeks to nourish while bridging racial divide
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A local organization is serving awareness about racial and…
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Baseball Hall of Famer Don Sutton dead at 75
Hall of Fame baseball player Don Sutton died Monday night at the age of 75, his son tweeted Tuesday. “Saddened to share that my dad passed away…
Continue Reading PM warns Canada could impose new COVID-19 travel restrictions without notice
Click here for updates on this story January 19, 2021 Citing the evolving situation with the identified COVID-19 variants…
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Rewatch the 2021 Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden here
On Wednesday, January 20, the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris will take place in Washington, DC.…
Continue Reading A 99-million-year-old beetle shines light on the evolution of glowing insects
Bioluminescent insects have long fascinated scientists, but little is known about how these animals got their light abilities. A 99-million-year-old…
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11 ways kids can take part in the presidential inauguration
If kids were actually going to school, they’d likely be watching Wednesday’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on television and…
Continue Reading Hiland Dairy recalls batch of chocolate milk, saying it may contain food-grade sanitizers
A batch of chocolate milk has been recalled after it was discovered that some could contain food-grade sanitizers. Hiland Dairy is recalling…
Continue Reading Strangers battle flames to rescue men from burning car
Click here for updates on this story DAVIS, CA (KOVR) — A fiery car crash near Davis sent strangers running towards the…
Continue Reading Hundreds of thousands Pennsylvanians are waiting on delayed unemployment checks
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It’s been weeks since hundreds of thousands of…
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Trump is handing Biden a more dangerous world. There’s only so much the new president can undo
The recent attack on the US Capitol served as a sobering wake-up call: Not only have the Trump years left America deeply divided, they’ve also…
Continue Reading Double lung transplant recipient survives Covid: ‘My donor saved me twice’
Click here for updates on this story COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (KCNC) — In 2016, a double lung transplant saved the life of…
Continue Reading Little girl’s beloved turkey shot and killed over game commission law
Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A small community in Westmoreland County is upset…
Continue Reading Some Columbia University students say they’re prepared to withhold payments if tuition isn’t lowered
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Coronavirus pandemic fallout has impacted the way college…
Continue Reading After home invasion, family turns loss into lesson on helping others in need
Click here for updates on this story NORTHPORT, New York (WCBS) — Is there a silver lining in everything? One Long…
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The world marks 2 million coronavirus deaths. The real toll is likely much higher
It’s as if 10 of the world’s largest commercial jets fell out of the sky, every day for an entire year. The official global death toll…
Continue Reading Miami family wants girl’s killer caught
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The search continues for the person responsible for the shooting…
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Woman who raced back into burning home to save animals dies in fire
Click here for updates on this story HOLLISTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A woman who raced back into her burning home to…
Continue Reading Midwife finds comfort at work after losing husband to Covid-19
Click here for updates on this story BROCKTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Barbara and Lester Wax knew how to build things.…
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Ohio police chief mourns an ‘amazing police officer’ who was killed during standoff
An Ohio police officer was shot dead Monday after a suspect, wanted for arson and vandalism at a Toledo cathedral, emerged from a standoff with…
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For the first time in NFL history, a woman will officiate at the Super Bowl
Sarah Thomas already made history when she was named the first permanent female NFL official in 2015 and became the first female to officiate an NFL…
Continue Reading No Surprise: Los Angeles ranks No. 1 in having the nation’s worst traffic
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KCBS/KCAL) — Even during the pandemic and with many people still…
Continue Reading Sisters make eco-friendly toilet paper out of bamboo amid COVID-19 pandemic
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two Baltimore sisters have started their very own eco-friendly…
Continue Reading Rock-wielding man goes on window smashing rampage
Click here for updates on this story Pittsburgh, CA (KPIX) — Dozens of commercial plate glass windows were smashed in…
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President Trump’s farewell address
My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance…
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US Army soldier allegedly attempted to help plan attack on soldiers abroad and 9/11 Memorial
A US Army soldier was arrested Tuesday on terrorism charges after federal prosecutors said he allegedly attempted to assist ISIS’ efforts to…
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College Board will no longer offer SAT’s optional essay and subject tests
The SAT’s optional essay and subject tests have been nixed by the College Board, the latest step away from standardized testing in the midst of…
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How a US presidential inauguration works
The invitations have been scaled back by the pandemic and the security has been heightened by the insurrection, but Joe Biden’s inauguration as…
Continue Reading Arizona is seeing a boom in new apartment buildings
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Construction spending on apartment buildings is up across…
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Some Arizonans reportedly jumping the line to get COVID-19 vaccine
Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Thousands of qualified Arizonans are still waiting for their…
Continue Reading Nicolas Sarkozy Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France. Personal Birth date: January 28, 1955 Birth place: Paris, France…
Continue Reading ASU is investigating fraternity after holding massive weekend party amid surging COVID cases
Click here for updates on this story TEMPE, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — A massive off-campus Arizona State University…
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