Record heat today
Record temps hit us today with highs in the upper 90’s and low 100’s. Out at the El Paso airport we hit 100 to set a record. The old record was set…
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Ryan Seacrest’s rep responds to fans concerned about his health after ‘American Idol’ finale
Ryan Seacrest wants fans to know he’s OK. The TV host released a statement through his rep on Monday after some fans speculated about his…
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States relax more rules, but some could return to stay-at-home orders if coronavirus cases surge
A new week brings new freedoms to those who have hunkered down under stay-at-home orders. But if the coronavirus pandemic gets much worse, some…
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GOP mostly silent on Trump’s removal of State Department’s top watchdog
Senior Republicans on Capitol Hill have been mostly silent since President Donald Trump on Friday announced he would fire State Department Inspector…
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The University of South Carolina has canceled fall break and will end in-person classes early
The University of South Carolina is making changes to its fall semester in preparation for the likelihood that Covid-19 cases surge during cold and…
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1 critical, 13 shot at memorial service
Click here for updates on this story Bogalusa, LA (WGNO) — One person is in critical condition and a dozen other people…
Continue Reading Scientists create video game to unlock how flies navigate
Scientists have created a virtual reality video game to better understand how flying insects navigate the world. More than 80% of all (multicellular)…
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Massachusetts and Connecticut become the final states to begin reopening
Massachusetts and Connecticut are set to partially reopen this week after prolonged coronavirus shutdowns, the final states to begin to do so.…
Continue Reading Parents of student throw a prom in their backyard
Click here for updates on this story York, PA (WPMT) — It’s tough enough, 2020 seniors are missing the final…
Continue Reading What is Victoria Day?
Victoria Day will be celebrated across Canada on Monday, May 18. The holiday began as a celebration to honor Queen Victoria, who ruled Great Britain…
Continue Reading ‘Stargirl’ brings a lighter touch to DC’s superhero universe
“DC’s Stargirl” emulates DC Universe’s live-action series “Titans” and “Doom Patrol” by taking a…
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JCPenney will close nearly 30% of its stores as part of its bankruptcy plan
JCPenney plans to close nearly 200 stores this year and an additional 50 stores next year as it seeks to use bankruptcy to turn around its business.…
Continue Reading Former UGA star surrenders to authorities amid armed robbery charges
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — New York Giants cornerback Deandre Lamar Baker, a former UGA…
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Spread Neighborhood Cheer Through Chalk
As we all enter another week of trying to isolate ourselves from others, many of us are finding clever new ways to reach out to friends and…
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These are the workers helping GM to build ventilators
Kelly Willis Rice had just moved to the Kokomo, Indiana, area when she saw a news story about General Motors looking for people to build ventilators…
Continue Reading John Krasinski’s ‘Some Good News’ goes on hiatus
Was it something we said, John Krasinski? The actor/director announced last week that his popular YouTube series, “Some Good News,” was…
Continue Reading A Maryland restaurant’s new tables have huge inner tubes that make social distancing look fun
A popular waterfront restaurant in Maryland has come up with a way to keep customers at a safe social distance that actually looks pretty fun. Fish…
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Age-proof your brain by keeping your heart healthy, study says
If you want to keep your brain sharp and focused as you age, it’s important to keep your heart healthy. People with more risk factors for heart…
Continue Reading Staying Fit, Staying Safe: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s podcast for May 18
Fitness centers are starting to reopen around the country. Whether you are ready to go back or prefer to exercise at home, CNN Chief Medical…
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Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ fame is selling leopard print face masks
Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin is bringing together the two necessities that are helping us get through this pandemic — masks and of…
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Texas Gov. Abbott delays further reopening in El Paso County due to virus spike
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday afternoon that he will delay further reopening in El Paso County as well as the Texas…
Continue Reading Observing Ramadan alone during the pandemic taught me to be grateful for what I have while I still have it
Before the pandemic, I knew exactly how I would spend Ramadan. I would avoid food, water and swearing — which I unfortunately do often —…
Continue Reading Meryl Streep and Chris Hemsworth among stars to join Taika Waititi for Roald Dahl charity reading
Academy award-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi has enlisted some celebrity friends to help him retell a very special story. Acting legend Meryl Streep…
Continue Reading Thinking of making a big change in your life? You’ll be happier if you go for it, a new study says
Facing a difficult life decision? Go against the status quo — you’ll be happier in the long run. That’s the conclusion reached by…
Continue Reading Inside New York’s notorious Rikers Island jails, ‘the epicenter of the epicenter’ of the coronavirus pandemic
As coronavirus cases began spiking in New York City in March, officials worried that the city’s notorious jail system on Rikers Island could…
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Health experts slam Trump administration’s use of public health law to close border
WASHINGTON, DC — Health experts from across the country slammed the Trump administration’s use of a public health law to largely seal off…
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South Korean football club apologizes for filling stands with ‘sex dolls’
South Korean football team FC Seoul has apologized after fans accused the club of using sex dolls to fill empty stands at its second game of the K…
Continue Reading 40 years ago today, Mount St. Helens erupted
Forty years ago, a volcano in the Cascade Mountains in Washington roared, expelling plumes of ash and killing 57 people in the most destructive…
Continue Reading Church defies COVID rules, holds Sunday service
Click here for updates on this story DECATUR, IL (Herald & Review) — Diagnosing original sin as a lethal spiritual…
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How Donald Trump wins again, in 3 sentences
James Woods is that rare thing in Hollywood: A supporter of Donald Trump. And on Sunday, Woods perfectly encapsulated the message that could get…
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