NFL cornerbacks DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar turned themselves in to the Broward Sheriff Office’s (BSO) Main Jail in Florida on Saturday in an armed robbery case police say both were involved in, according to a statement from Miramar police. Baker, who plays for the New York Giants, turned himself in to the Broward Sheriff
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Amid a global pandemic, President Donald Trump’s priorities are on full display. With the federal workforce under an unprecedented amount of pressure, Trump chose to engage in his latest, dangerous round of spring cleaning Friday night when he notified Congress of his intent to remove State Department Inspector General Steve Linick. Linick is the fourth
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Click here for updates on this story Albany, GA (Albany Herald) — Albany and Dougherty County have weathered the storm in the initial onslaught of COVID-19 but must continue the practices that helped produce those results, health and elected officials said on Thursday. As the population returns to work, recreational activities and other pursuits, the
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Designer Frank Bielec of TLC’s “Trading Spaces” has died after a heart attack, according to a family member. Bielec was 72 and died at a Houston hospital on Friday, his stepson Matt Gafford said. The TLC Network issued a statement Saturday saying, it’s “a sad day for the TLC family as we learn of the
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Donald Trump is the country’s first National Enquirer president (he is), but Gary Hart is remembered as the National Enquirer’s first presidential scalp, even though the facts, as usual, are a little more complicated than that. Trump had a longstanding personal friendship with David Pecker, the CEO of the Enquirer’s parent company, which paid a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story McDonough, GA (Henry Herald) — It wasn’t the wedding they planned, but in many ways it was more memorable. On May 4, Star Wars Day, Brad Lyons and Marielena Vasquez said “I do” on the McDonough Square. The newlyweds danced to music that flowed through the square’s speakers
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Florida prosecutors have dropped charges against a megachurch pastor who defied stay-at-home orders and held church large services anyway, according to a statement from Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren’s office. Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne of River at Tampa Bay Church in Tampa was arrested in March. He was charged with unlawful assembly and a violation of
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The US Space Force, the newest branch of the armed services, has unveiled its official flag. The flag made its debut Friday in a presentation in the Oval Office. Defense Department officials presented the flag to President Donald Trump, who also signed the 2020 Armed Forces Day Proclamation, in what he called “a very special
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — The deaf and hard of hearing community is having an even more challenging time trying to understand those who are speaking because most people are wearing masks. Bridges is an organization that helps those who are deaf and hard of hearing. The organizers
Continue Reading The numbers of daily new reported coronavirus cases appear to be dropping in most states as the majority of the country takes steps to open their economies — though there are plenty of caveats. Below, we’ll examine which states’ daily rates are rising or falling the steepest in relation to each other. Because this involves
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WEAVERVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — An exciting, final step for the United States’ return to launching flights into space is set to take place later this month. The NASA DM-2, part of NASA’s commercial crew program, is a joint effort between NASA and SpaceX. The launch set for
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD ) — As more Iowa businesses open, one local tattoo parlor says they are busier than ever. “From the moment that we posted that we were able to open to noon the next day, we had 307 messages,” Tooth and Nail Tattoo owner Manda Rexx
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Finding unusual objects on a scuba dive is not uncommon, but no one prepares you for finding someone else’s leg. It all started when 13-year-old Sebastian Morris went scuba diving with his dad in St. Andrews State Park, three miles east of Panama City, Florida. They were over in the jetties on May 9 when
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold off 84% of its stake in Goldman Sachs during the first quarter, according to a regulatory filing. The conglomerate slashed its holdings in the investment bank to 1.9 million shares from 12 million shares, according to SEC filings released Friday. Goldman Sachs’s share price plunged by almost a third during
Continue Reading It wasn’t soccer as we usually know it but games were finally played again on Saturday in Germany, bringing high-profile sporting competition back during the coronavirus pandemic. While fans weren’t allowed — the most obvious difference to normal match days — the Bundesliga’s six games no doubt boosted morale among those watching on television around
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Gatherings of large groups that have been brought to a halt by the novel coronavirus are starting to make their way back into life in the United States, but they may not look the way they once did and experts question if the public is ready for them at all. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — A veteran reached out to CBS46 after going for an oil change but left with a blown engine when A shop employee put the wrong oil in his Ford Ranger. When we got involved the company stepped up to do the right thing and
Continue Reading CNN on Saturday will air a two-hour, primetime special honoring the class of 2020, as millions of students across the nation have had their graduating ceremonies canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Class of 2020: In This Together” will air Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. ET on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español.
Continue Reading For months, the people of France have faced an énigme. Was Covid-19, the new coronavirus tearing across the globe, masculine or feminine? Grammatically speaking, that is. In practical terms, should the French use a “le” or a “la” before the disease’s name? Now, the group charged with preserving the French language has spoken. Covid-19, the
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You’re about to get a blood test to see if you have been exposed to Covid-19, the deadly disease caused by the novel coronavirus. You’re hoping it will tell you that you have, right? That your blood is full of beautiful antibodies, the body’s soldiers called to fight when a known enemy invades our systems
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Rachel Friend started 2020 very optimistic about the future. She and her partner, Adam Tuthill, welcomed their second baby in late January. They were making pretty good money and hoping to buy a home in the coming year. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit and upended their plans. Friend, 30, was furloughed from her job in
Continue Reading New-wave band Devo has joined the fight against coronavirus, maybe hoping to help “Whip It” — or, at least, bring a touch of retro whimsy to the cause. The band is known for its early-MTV smash “Whip It” and distinctive look. Now it’s selling the “energy dome” helmets it famously wore back in the day,
Continue Reading A barber working at a barbershop in a New York suburb that had been operating in defiance of the state’s close order has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Ulster Country health officials. Ulster County health officials are searching for anyone who may have had their haircut at the barbershop over the last three weeks,
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Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump and a coterie of aides spent the weekend at Camp David, nestled in the rural woods of Maryland. In between meetings and phone calls, Trump entertained his staff with stories as they took a break from Washington over beers. At one point, the group watched a movie in the
Continue Reading Pop musician Charli XCX dropped her latest album Friday and, amidst a crowded release day, her project stood out. Why? It was made entirely in quarantine. “How I’m Feeling Now” is the British singer’s fourth studio album, following the release of 2019’s “Charli.” All 11 tracks were written and recorded in quarantine, and the videos
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SALEM, OR (KPTV) — The owner of Glamour Salon in Salem, Lindsey Graham, announced Friday she was issued a $14,000 citation by Oregon OSHA. Last week, she reopened her business against Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order. Stylists at the salon have continued to cut people’s hair. On Thursday,
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As the nation has been focused on fighting coronavirus, President Donald Trump has continued his attacks on internal government oversight — gutting his administration of independent government watchdogs he sees as disloyal to him. Over the past month, Trump has replaced or removed inspectors general from his administration he sees as Obama-holdovers or as part
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, MO (KCTV/KSMO ) — Two Kansas City police officers have been indicted in connection with an excessive force case that stemmed from the arrest of a transgender person on May 24, 2019. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said a grand jury returned indictments for both
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story JACKSON COUNTY, MO (KCTV/KSMO ) — Two Kansas City police officers have been indicted in connection with an excessive force case that stemmed from the arrest of a transgender person on May 24, 2019. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said a grand jury returned indictments for both
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VADO, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police said Saturday that they were looking for the driver of a pickup truck involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist earlier this week in Dona Ana County. That fatal collision happened around 2 p.m. Thursday at 10581 Alturas Street in Vado. Authorities identified the
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