Month: June 2020
Southeast Health sees no COVID spread in hospital after face mask enforcement
Click here for updates on this story Houston County, AL (Dothan Eagle) — Southeast Health has not seen any COVID-19…
Continue Reading QC organizations call Supreme Court’s DACA ruling “a victory”
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD) — Hundreds of thousands of Dreamers are now protected once…
Continue Reading Lincoln County man indicted on murder charge in ‘extreme’ strangulation death of his wife
Click here for updates on this story OLD MONROE, Mo. (KMOV) — A Lincoln County man has been indicted on first-degree…
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Small biz owners now have more time to use their PPP loans. Here’s what else you need to know
The rules small business owners need to follow in order to get their federal loans forgiven were recently made more lenient under the Paycheck…
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Jimmy Kimmel is taking the summer off
Jimmy Kimmel has decided to chill this summer. The late night host announced Thursday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that he will be taking the…
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The SEC said they would consider pulling championship events if Mississippi doesn’t change its flag
The Southeastern Conference, the preeminent and powerhouse collegiate athletics conference in the South, made their message clear: Mississippi must…
Continue Reading A controversial Confederate monument goes down in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur
A crowd gathered in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur to watch the removal of a Confederate monument — the latest controversial symbol toppled in…
Continue Reading Juneteenth celebrations across Mid-Michigan, state
Click here for updates on this story Mid-Michigan, MI (WNEM) — Many Mid-Michigan communities are commemorating…
Continue Reading Suspect found after woman says she was abducted at Liberty car wash
Click here for updates on this story LIBERTY, MO (KCTV) — A man Liberty police were looking for in connection with a…
Continue Reading Vigil held to honor black lives lost due to violence
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) — Tonight, a candlelit vigil remembered the lives of black…
Continue Reading Is Nashville ready for Phase 3 of reopening?
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — “Do I believe we’re ready to roll into Phase three as…
Continue Reading Demonstrators continue to protest calling on police reform and racial justice
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Protests continued in Portland on Thursday, calling for…
Continue Reading Trump tweets fake video exploiting toddlers, Twitter labels it ‘manipulated media’
Twitter on Thursday night labeled a video tweeted by President Donald Trump as “manipulated media.” The move marks the third time Twitter…
Continue Reading How you can help a student as she supports a women’s shelter
Click here for updates on this story LOCK HAVEN, Pa. (WNEP) — Carolina Carpenetti, a senior at Central Mountain High…
Continue Reading Alicia Keys releases emotional new song ‘Perfect Way To Die”
Alicia Keys is singing about police violence in her new song, titled “Perfect Way To Die.” The Grammy winner said she felt called to…
Continue Reading What to consider as you donate to a social justice fund
The world needs do-gooders right now. And you want to give. But where to start? It’s easy to donate to a social cause or crowdfunding campaign,…
Continue Reading Keedron Bryant, ‘I Just Wanna Live’ singer, lands record deal
A teen gospel singer whose song protesting the killing of African Americans by police went viral has been signed by Warner Records. Keedron Bryant,…
Continue Reading English rugby union bosses reviewing slave-era song used as chant
England rugby union bosses are reviewing the use of the slave-era song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” as a chant by fans, saying many may not…
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A lucky penny and family birthdays help an Arizona couple win a $410 million Mega Millions jackpot
The winners of a $410 million Mega Millions jackpot said they’ve been playing the lottery for 38 years and were feeling extra lucky when they…
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No new virus deaths, 90 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 90 new coronavirus cases, but no new deaths on Friday. The death toll…
Continue Reading Search continues for suspected serial killer in Atlanta
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Ga. (WGCL) — Police are seeking the public’s help in searching for…
Continue Reading Kansas City mayor wants to stop penalizing marijuana possession
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Mayor Quinton Lucas says he and other City Council…
Continue Reading Former APD officer Rolfe turns himself in on murder charge, DA not seeking death penalty
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Ga. (WGCL) — Former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe turned himself…
Continue Reading ‘Perry Mason’ gets a gritty new look on HBO, and a (mostly) favorable verdict
“This is not your grandma’s Perry Mason” isn’t much of a marketing pitch. A better description for this sort-of origin story,…
Continue Reading Harrisburg to honor old 8th Ward neighborhood during Juneteenth celebrations
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — Before its streets were lined with lawmakers and…
Continue Reading ‘Miss Juneteenth’ showcases Nicole Beharie in a timeless mother-daughter tale
Marking an impressive directorial debut, “Miss Juneteenth” is a straightforward story of mothers and daughters — of opportunities…
Continue Reading ‘Daria’ spin off ‘Jodie’ starring Tracee Ellis Ross lands at Comedy Central
Jodie Landon is getting her own show. The character from the iconic ’90s MTV animated series “Daria” is getting a spin-off on…
Continue Reading Could this invisible air shield protect fliers from Covid-19?
A simple device that fits on to the existing air vents inside an airplane cabin could help reduce the risk of inflight Covid-19 infections.…
Continue Reading ‘That could’ve been me,’ two-time Olympic gold winner Christian Taylor reflects on George Floyd’s death
When two-time Olympic gold medal winner Christian Taylor watched the video of George Floyd’s death, the first thought that went through his…
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