Antibiotics in infancy tied to allergies in childhood, new research suggests
Antibiotics commonly prescribed to babies may lead to an increased risk of allergies later in childhood, possibly because the medications can affect…
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Resident at elderly apartment complex in Rhode Island shot three people before killing himself, police say
A 66-year-old man living at an apartment complex in Westerly, Rhode Island shot two employees — one fatally — and another resident before…
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Boeing’s Starliner encounters a problem: Spacecraft won’t reach the space station on uncrewed test flight
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft failed to put itself on the correct course during an uncrewed test flight on Friday and will not reach the…
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Animal shelter rescues dog who had stick stuck in mouth for years
Click here for updates on this story ST. PETERSBURG, FL (WFTS) — A veterinarian made an unusual discovery while…
Continue Reading Former Orange CEO gets jail term for ‘harassment’ linked with employee suicides
French telecom company Orange and its former CEO were found guilty on Friday of “institutional moral harassment” that the court said…
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FIFA considering idea for Women’s World Cup to be played every two years
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested the Women’s World Cup could be played every two years in the future. The tournament is currently…
Continue Reading The rise of ‘grocerants’: Grocery stores that cook you dinner
Supermarkets want to convince customers to visit stores for lunch or dinner — not just for a grocery haul. For decades, grocery stores have…
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This ‘Two Popes’ actor reveals the secret to playing Pope Francis
Early in the film, “The Two Popes,” Cardinals Joseph Ratzinger and Jorge Bergoglio meet in a Vatican bathroom. Bergoglio, the future Pope…
Continue Reading Teacher gives students free haircuts during study hall
Click here for updates on this story PARMA, OH (WEWS) — A teacher’s aide at a Parma school is taking time during the…
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US is sending migrants back to Mexico. Thousands have missed a court date
The whereabouts of thousands of migrants waiting in Mexico for their upcoming court date in the United States is unknown, according to attorney…
Continue ReadingStorm-Track Weather: Cold Start & Sunny Skies
EL PASO, Texas — Cold start to the morning, with freezing temperatures for most of the borderland. We will see sunny skies and a warm up for today…
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O’Rourke announces next move, creates political group focused on helping Democrats in 2020
EL PASO, Texas — Former El Paso Congressman and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke has announced his next move. In an email sent to his…
Continue Reading US Steel is closing a Detroit-area steel mill and laying off 1,500 workers
US Steel is closing a mill near Detroit, laying off workers and cutting its dividend. The troubled company is trying to reverse operating losses it…
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‘Three-nil against Liverpool’: Flamengo fans dream of history repeating itself
“Three-nil against Liverpool,” chants the bar packed with Flamengo fans, singing with the kind of rhythm that only South American fans…
Continue Reading Woman gives kidney to stranger, triggering transplant chain to help save 4 lives
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, KS (WDAF) — A young woman from Gardner, Kansas, who donated one of…
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A Vermont town puts up speed signs that tell drivers if they are ‘naughty’ or ‘nice’
You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is watching you drive! A Vermont police department…
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Trump says he spoke to Xi on trade; cites ‘progress!’ on Hong Kong
President Donald Trump said Friday he’d spoken with his Chinese counterpart about the preliminarily trade deal struck by negotiators earlier…
Continue Reading 8 takeaways from the sixth Democratic presidential debate
The final Democratic presidential debate of 2019 may have taken place in California, but it was all about Iowa. Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and…
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Una madre soltera fue asesinada en 1981. El exentrenador de fútbol de su hijo ahora es sospechoso
(CNN) — Tim Slaten nunca perdió la esperanza de que el asesino de su madre fuera atrapado. Pero la última persona de la que sospechaba fue su…
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It took 10 years. Americans finally believe the economy is good
The old saying “time heals all wounds” applies to the economy. Stung by the Great Recession, it has taken a decade for many Americans to…
Continue Reading DNC raises bar for 2020 candidates to make January debate
The Democratic National Committee on Friday raised the bar for presidential candidates to qualify for the January primary debate in Iowa. In order to…
Continue Reading New York Times: John Durham investigating ex-CIA Director John Brennan as part of review of FBI Russia probe
The federal prosecutor leading the probe into the 2016 Trump-Russia investigation has begun examining the role former CIA Director John Brennan…
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This officer donated her organ to a young stranger and then helped pay the medical bill
It took every bit of Clyde Hoffman’s willpower to not touch every button, switch, and lever in Colorado’s Wings Over The Rockies Air…
Continue Reading IAC may have found its next big thing after Match
So you met your dream partner on Tinder, got hitched and now plan on having kids. Internet conglomerate IAC, which just revealed plans Thursday to…
Continue Reading How Dish Network plans to become a cell phone company in 2020
Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen believes his company could be a significant competitor in the US consumer wireless business. Ergen testified over…
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Air New Zealand is testing edible coffee cups on board
What’s better than a nice, warm cup of coffee? If you ask Air New Zealand, the answer is following the java up with the sweet taste of ……
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TSA’s naughty list: What you should not take on a plane this holiday season
As we head into the eight nights of Hanukkah, the 12 days of Christmas and the seven days of Kwaanza, it’s time to remember a few simple rules.…
Continue Reading ‘Miracle berry’ and tragic orchid among 110 plant species identified this year
Scientists at the UK’s Royal Botanic Gardens have released a list highlighting 10 of the most remarkable newly-described plants in 2019. In…
Continue Reading Man arrested, charged with abusing his cousin’s two-month-old baby girl
Click here for updates on this story OLATHE, KS (WDAF) — Newly released court documents are shedding light on a Johnson…
Continue Reading Arsenal appoints former player Mikel Arteta as head coach
Arsenal has appointed its former midfielder Mikel Arteta as new head coach on a three-and-a-half year deal. The Spaniard replaces compatriot Unai…
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