Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, MA (WBZ) — As the coronavirus forced everyone apart, the consistency of the commuter rail brought two special friends together. “I’m an assistant conductor. I ride the trains, collect fares, let people on and off the trains,” said Troy Thornton of Boston. But to a little boy
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Three homeless people were shot to death in downtown Atlanta this month — and police believe the cases may be related. “We are looking at all three deaths as being similar in nature,” Atlanta police Capt. D’Andrea Price told reporters Monday. The latest victim was a woman who was shot multiple times with a handgun
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OXFORD, MA (WBZ) — A gym in Oxford remained open for members Wednesday, a day after a judge ruled the town can shut down Prime Fitness because it has defied state orders for the coronavirus pandemic and opened early. Worcester Superior Court Judge Susan Sullivan ruled Tuesday that
Continue ReadingTemps will begin to heat up the next several days as we welcome in Summer and Father’s Day. Expect highs to stay below record levels but climb to 100-105 through early next week. Rain chances will be very isolated throughout the entire region. Winds will be up around 25 mph out of the west for
Continue Reading When George Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck, a New York family wanted to honor his life and show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Since Avisia Brown and her mother had multiple health issues and didn’t feel safe going to protests, they decided to put several signs on
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, MN (WCCO) — Jefferson High School principal Jaysen Anderson has a new routine. “We have spread sheets, and then the day before I Google Map it all and just to double check the routes, and I text message the families saying I’m going to be here,” Jaysen
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — With the status of the Major League Baseball season still unclear, it’s still to be determined where the Orioles recent draft picks will end up starting their professional careers. This includes fourth-round pick Coby Mayo who was drafted out of high school in Florida.
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The search for Vanessa Guillen has intensified and the reward to help find the missing Fort Hood soldier has more than doubled to $55,000, with celebrities voicing their support. Guillen, 20, was last seen in the parking lot of her barracks at the Fort Hood Army post in Texas on April 22, according to a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, CA (KSWB) — Startling security video shows a pickup driving off a cliff at Sunset Cliffs with a father and his two toddler daughters inside. Police say the driver was suicidal, and he was trying to kill himself and take his daughters with him. “Originally, I
Continue Reading The University of Virginia is changing the logo used for its athletic teams because of the previous design’s links to slavery at the university. Known as the V-Sabre logo, the old design featured two crossed sabres with serpentine handles. The handles were a reference to serpentine walls on the UVA campus that were originally constructed
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EL PASO, Texas — A semi-truck broke a utility pole in a west El Paso neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a power outage initially impacting about 800 utility users. The incident happened around Noon at Cincinnati and Campbell. Emergency crews indicated a portion of the pole landed on a rooftop, palm trees were damaged and
Continue Reading Kris Schatzel joined thousands of others earlier this month, carrying a sign in solidarity while marching through the streets of Downtown Los Angeles at a demonstration following the death of George Floyd. But the YouTube creator, who was born in Russia, also brought a camera with her to film the experience, with plans to share
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ATLANTA, Georgia — Prosecutors brought murder charges Wednesday against the white Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in the back, saying that Brooks was not a deadly threat and that the officer kicked the wounded black man and offered no medical treatment for over two minutes as he lay dying on the ground. Brooks,
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Kelly Clarkson became embedded in pop culture history in the early 2000s, and we’re not talking about being crowned the first winner of “American Idol.” It was the hilarious and forever-etched-in-our-minds scene from the 2005 hit comedy film, “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” when Steve Carrell’s character screams out Clarkson’s name while getting his chest waxed. Clarkson
Continue Reading The city of Gulfport, Mississippi, is removing the state flag at all city-owned buildings and facilities because it includes the Confederate battle flag. The city council unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday urging the Mississippi Legislature to “respectfully retire” the flag that has flown over the state since 1894. The resolution acknowledged that the flag
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It sometimes seems like the country’s attention is shifting away from Covid-19’s devastating death toll, which is projected to reach 200,000 by October, as several states see record numbers of cases on a daily basis. Today, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to his longtime friend and colleague Dr. Nick Boulis about what
Continue Reading Juneteenth could not be coming at a more fitting time. The June 19 holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. But 155 years after the news of their emancipation finally reached slaves in Galveston, Texas, the nation is still struggling with the issues of systemic racism and injustice. That struggle surfaced once
Continue Reading Beyoncé Knowles Carter and her husband Jay-Z are being accused of not giving a Jamaican artist credit for her contribution to their single “Black Effect.” Lenora Antoinette Stines filed Tuesday in the United States District Court Central District of California to be compensated for copyright infringement, right of publicity and unjust enrichment. The suit is
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s ongoing efforts to revitalize its downtown took a major step forward on Wednesday. The restored historic Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park officially opened its doors, after being delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. It was initially set to open in April. The hotel, located at 106 W. Mills Avenue, originally opened
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) — Eight Greensboro firefighters have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Greensboro Fire Department. Early June, six firefighters began experiencing symptoms consistent with the coronavirus after an off-the-clock golf outing involving four fire stations. GFD would not name the stations or where the
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Cuban is ready to talk business — or whatever else his radio listeners want to discuss. The outspoken Dallas Mavericks owner will host specials on SiriusXM’s Business Radio on the next two Thursdays, speaking about business issues and answering questions from callers. “Ask Me Anything with Mark Cuban” will air
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, KY (WLKY) — On Tuesday, protesters planted several hundred plants at Jefferson Square Park. Organizers said they wanted to send a message that not all protesters are destroying the city, as they peacefully demonstrate on behalf of Breonna Taylor. “We still care about our city. We’re here
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Cincinnati, OH (WLWT) — The Cincinnati Zoo announced Tuesday that one of its red pandas, Lin, is pregnant again. The zoo announced the news during Tuesday’s Home Safari Facebook Live video. Tuesday also happened to be Lin’s 7th birthday. The red panda will be having her sixth litter.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, KY (WISN) — On Tuesday, protesters planted several hundred plants at Jefferson Square Park. Organizers said they wanted to send a message that not all protesters are destroying the city, as they peacefully demonstrate on behalf of Breonna Taylor. “We still care about our city. We’re here
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WAUKESHA, WI (WISN) — A front door fever detector could be the next wave of the future workplace. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin A Waukesha company said it has developed a kiosk to make the task easier. Central Office Systems Vice President Art Flater explained how the device
Continue Reading New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas was arrested and charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run and driving on a suspended license in Butte County, California, on Monday, according to a California Highway Patrol report. Rosas was driving his black Chevrolet SUV at 100 mph when he failed to stop at a red light and T-boned a Ford
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KMBC) — Kansas City, Missouri police are trying to determine how a woman died. Police arrived at an apartment near Independence Avenue and Colorado around 4:00 a.m. after neighbors reported smelling a foul odor for several days. Police said an officer found a woman’s decomposing
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PAPILLION, NE (KETV) — Right now, it’s difficult to see your loved ones in care facilities. In Papillion, Hillcrest Country Estates Grand Lodge and Villas is working to build a divider that would actually allow for more in-person contact. Kelly Coleman’s father was diagnosed with a rare genetic
Continue Reading(CNN) — President Donald Trump is about to get the Bob Woodward treatment again. Woodward’s second book about the Trump administration is scheduled for release on September 15 in the lead-up to the November presidential election. The title and cover of the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter’s new book has not yet been released. The book is
Continue Reading She’s back! NBC has revealed that Gwen Stefani is returning as a judge on season 19 of its hit singing competition show, “The Voice.” Stefani will be a judge alongside her boyfriend Blake Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson. Carson Daly will continue his hosting duties. Stefani left the show ahead of the 18th season
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