Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — Family members in mourning are now trying to make sense of a court decision that shocked them. The man charged with killing their loved one is out of jail, and he didn’t have to pay a bond to get out. A judge released Nicholas
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Former Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is part of a lawsuit aimed at halting California’s effort to expand access to mail-in voting in the upcoming November election. Judicial Watch filed the lawsuit on behalf of Issa and a group of voters in Sacramento district court on Thursday to stop Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent statewide mandate
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Crayola will release new packs of crayons to represent the world’s skin tones, the company revealed Thursday. The 135 year old arts and crafts behemoth developed 24 new “Colors of the World” crayons designed to represent over 40 skin tones across the world, said the company in a press release. Crayola announced the new crayons
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The worst could be over for the United States economy in about a month, according to a top adviser to President Trump. But the worst is going to be ugly. Kevin Hassett, a senior White House economic adviser, told CNN’s Poppy Harlow Friday morning that he thinks the unemployment rate, which hit 14.7% in April,
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When Kendall Neff tasted the pizza she ordered from a local shop in her town of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, she thought it tasted very familiar. She had never heard of Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings when it appeared as an option on Grubhub, but she figured she’d give it a shot. “I was just searching for something
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In new guidance for mathematical modelers and public health officials, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is estimating that about a third of coronavirus infections are asymptomatic. The CDC also says its “best estimate” is that 0.4% of people who show symptoms and have Covid-19 will die, and the agency estimates that 40%
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At least 11 people have been killed after a Pakistan International Airlines flight crashed Friday in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, a hospital official said. Pakistan’s Aviation Ministry said the flight from Lahore was carrying 99 passengers and 8 crew members. The 11 bodies were taken to Jinnah Hospital, according to hospital spokesperson Seemi
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating World Turtle Day this weekend by holding several activities for families to enjoy. On Saturday, guests with reservations for the Outdoor Safari Walk, the zoo’s all-outdoor, modified trail through the park, are invited to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — Visitors to Graceland had their temperatures taken before going through the famous gates and they are also being kept farther apart. “What is great if you’ve never been to Graceland, or even if you had, this is going to be like getting a private
Continue Reading A church that had been battling city officials over Covid-19 restrictions was destroyed in a fire that investigators believe was intentionally set. The First Pentecostal Church in Holly Springs, Mississippi, was found engulfed in flames Wednesday morning, Marshall County Sheriff’s Maj. Kelly McMillian told CNN. In addition, investigators found graffiti on the lot that read,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Saginaw Township, MI (WNEM) — Saginaw K9 Officer Deebo was called into action to help rescue about 50 people from floodwaters in Saginaw Township. The Saginaw Police Emergency Service Team’s rescue vehicle helped rescue people from their homes after rising floodwaters, caused by dam failures upstream on the
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Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s premiere financial hub survived months of political unrest last year. But news this week that China is planning to further erode the city’s autonomy has again called into question its future as an East-West conduit for global business. China announced Thursday that it plans to introduce a law in Hong
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KFOR) — A bill that requires school districts across the state to provide emergency medical services at athletic events and school activities was signed into law Thursday by Gov. Kevin Stitt. The Riley Boatwright Act is in memory of a Lexington middle school athlete who
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KFOR) — New CDC guidelines came out earlier this week, specifically addressing how students will be able to head back to school. “I will not send my kids to school if they’re going to have to wear a mask all day,” said former Oklahoma teacher
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned China’s proposed national security law for Hong Kong, warning that the passage of the legislation would be a “death knell” for Hong Kong’s autonomy. “Any decision impinging on Hong Kong’s autonomy and freedoms as guaranteed under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law would inevitably impact our assessment
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MERRIAM, KS (KCTV) — Theaters have the green light to reopen Friday, but questions still remain if film fans are going to see movies. There are no showings scheduled at the Cinemark in Merriam or any other indoor theaters in the metro right now. Many customers are still
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Dan Levy wants to change the way you think if you don’t want to wear a mask in public during the coronavirus pandemic. The “Schitt’s Creek” creator and star took to Instagram to explain: “I suppose, in a way, I can understand the frustration of being told what to do, which is why I would
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Mid-Michigan, MI (WNEM) — Many Mid-Michigan residents are returning to survey the damage inside their homes after the flood. “My mom always said the joys of living on the river far outweigh the occasional minor inconveniences. And I think this is a little more than a minor inconvenience,”
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville-based camp, meant to empower young girls, is moving online in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. What is now a 9-week virtual camp experience, Camp Girl Boss offers middle school girls’ access to the worlds of leadership, entrepreneurship, and being a thought leader.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) — Proper social distancing takes up a lot of space in restaurants, but the City of Vancouver is working on a way to allow more customers. A new program would allow coffee shops, pubs, and restaurants to occupy one or more parking spots on the
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The agency in charge of public transit in New York City announced a pilot program using ultraviolet light lamps to kill Covid-19 on buses and trains and at stations. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Tuesday night that it will use “150 dual-headed mobile devices” from Denver-based start-up PURO Lighting to determine the efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Continue Reading The agency in charge of public transit in New York City announced a pilot program using ultraviolet light lamps to kill Covid-19 on buses and trains and at stations. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Tuesday night that it will use “150 dual-headed mobile devices” from Denver-based start-up PURO Lighting to determine the efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW CANAAN, CT (WFSB) — As the one-year mark approaches in the disappearance of New Canaan mother Jennifer Farber Dulos, her friends and family released a statement on Friday morning. In it, they remind people across the state that Farber Dulos was “gentle, kind, brilliant, and courageous,” and
Continue Reading A new trailer for ‘Tenet’ has debuted in Fortnite. It’s the latest Hollywood collaboration for the game and has helped further stoke excitement for the film, directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, the movie remains largely a mystery since there are scant details in the trailer beyond a hint of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story COBB CO., GA (WGCL) — A Cobb County man was arrested after an officer who found a stray dog also allegedly found drugs and weapons in a home. According to the Cobb County police department, Cobb County Police Officer Conklin found a wandering pit bull on May 16th
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation say their investigation into the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery is drawing to a close. In a press briefing Friday morning, GBI director Vic Reynolds said he doesn’t anticipate any further arrests. On Thursday, agents arrested William
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA (WGNO) — Like a bodybuilder before a big muscle contest, Louisiana gyms and health clubs get fit for the times. When exercise equipment gets a rubdown, it’s now with disinfectant that’s hospital strength. When it comes to cardio, you can set your heart on
Continue Reading A second season of “Homecoming” seemed unnecessary, especially with its primary draw, Julia Roberts, bowing out as the star. Yet the producers have managed the difficult feat of layering a new story on top of the original, in an easily consumed binge that features Janelle Monae while bringing back co-star Stephan James. For those who
Continue Reading The city of Montgomery, Alabama, which has only one intensive care unit bed left, is sending sick patients to Birmingham, more than an hour away, officials said. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said on Wednesday that of the four regional hospitals, one is short three ICU beds, two have no ICU beds, and one has just
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Tech companies such as Google and Facebook have long been revered as vanguards for office culture — attracting top talent with free gourmet meals, onsite massages, and even laundry services. Some of those flashy perks were quickly emulated by businesses eager to replicate the culture of innovation that helped catapult tech companies to the top
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