Some US states return to previous restrictions to slow surge of coronavirus cases
At least 16 states have paused or rolled back their reopening plans as the United States sees a surge in coronavirus cases across the country. With…
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Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing ‘personal health and safety’
Three players have decided to opt out of the rescheduled Major League Baseball season due to health concerns amid coronavirus outbreak. Washington…
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‘Spread love, not a virus’: With troubling spike in Doña Ana County, more business owners push for masks
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – With Doña Ana County accounting for 20 percent of the state’s new virus cases on Monday, elected officials are…
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Restaurant entangled in alleged racial profiling incident
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — “It was just so blatant,” Shane Smith said. Shane Smith…
Continue Reading Bias bill aims to protect law enforcement officials in Georgia
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — The legislative session is over, but the debate on House Bill…
Continue Reading Accused killer Mark Latunski transferred to psychiatric center
Click here for updates on this story Shiawassee County, MI (WNEM) — The man accused of killing Kevin Bacon has been…
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‘Exhausted’ by guests refusing to wear masks, a popular L.A. taco spot temporarily closes its doors
LOS ANGELES, California — At first, the attacks directed at Hugo’s Tacos were mainly childish comments made by people who appeared…
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A right-wing group got pranked at a rally, and they believe Sacha Baron Cohen is behind it
A crowd of people gathered in downtown Olympia on Saturday in front of a stage near the Washington State Capitol. They were there for “March…
Continue Reading Catholics and protesters clash over Louis IX statue
Click here for updates on this story St Louis, MO (KMOV) — Police and prosecutors are investigating an incident that…
Continue Reading 8 police officers under criminal investigation
Click here for updates on this story Shreveport, LA (KTBS) — Eight Shreveport police officers are subjects of a…
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DNA evidence points to 8-year-old’s killer after 38 years
After nearly 38 agonizing years, the family of Kelly Ann Prosser finally has learned who killed her. Police in Columbus, Ohio, said Friday they…
Continue Reading ‘The violence has to stop:’ 7-year-old shooting victim’s mom says
Click here for updates on this story Forest City, NC (WLOS) — Balloons, flowers and candles still sit outside the…
Continue Reading NC teachers get pay bump; Local school leaders say others are deserving too
Click here for updates on this story Haywood County, NC (WLOS) — North Carolina teachers and principals will see more…
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St. Louis couple pulls firearms on protesters cutting through their private street
Protesters en route to demonstrate outside the St. Louis mayor’s residence were walking on a private street when two armed individuals came out…
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How BET pulled off the awards show we all needed
The BET Awards have always showcased Black America’s entertainment and culture, but, amid a global pandemic and racial justice movement, this…
Continue Reading Mother preaches love over hate after daughter is target of racist insults
Click here for updates on this story Omaha, NE (WOWT) — An Omaha mother is preaching a powerful message of love over…
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El Paso leaders ban fireworks and large mass gatherings for July 4th due to virus spike
EL PASO, Texas — City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza implored El Pasoans on Monday to stay home for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday…
Continue Reading A 10-year-old girl and a toddler were killed in Chicago gun violence
A toddler and a 10-year-old were killed in separate incidents of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. The 10-year-old girl died from her…
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Doña Ana County records 20% of New Mexico’s 173 new virus cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 173 additional confirmed Covid-19 cases on Monday with one additional death. That…
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Learning from the AIDS Epidemic: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 29
As Pride month comes to a close, we reflect on 40 years ago when the world lived through another epidemic that suffered from misinformation and…
Continue Reading Sister of crash victim speaks out: ‘She was just celebrating her birthday’
Click here for updates on this story Milwaukee, WI (WDJT) — Two families are still looking for answers a week after…
Continue Reading Man refused free face mask, was told to leave premises 5 times before use of force during incident at flea Market, sheriff says
Click here for updates on this story Winston-Salem, NC (WGHP) — The Forsyth County sheriff says the viral video of a…
Continue Reading Netflix announces Ava DuVernay-led series on Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick’s life story is headed to Netflix. The streaming giant announced a new limited series titled “Colin in Black &…
Continue Reading Raising money to give “tip of all tips” to stiffed server
Click here for updates on this story Scranton, PA (WNEP) — Bradley, who did not want to give his last name, has been a…
Continue Reading Inmate at Lancaster County Prison found dead in cell
Click here for updates on this story Lancaster, PA (WPMT) — A 71-year-old inmate was found dead in his cell in…
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Little Caesars fires 2 employees after couple found a swastika made of pepperoni on their pizza
CLEVELAND, Ohio — An Ohio couple say they were shocked and disappointed when they opened their ready-made pizza to see pepperonis arranged in…
Continue Reading University of North Carolina Wilmington professor to retire following campus uproar over tweets
A professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington who angered the campus community with tweets the school deemed “vile and…
Continue Reading Magisterial District Judge accused of inappropriate actions by state Judicial Conduct Board
Click here for updates on this story York County, PA (WPMT) — The State Judicial Conduct Board accused a York County…
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Nearly 60,000 lbs. of chicken nuggets being recalled because they may contain a rubber material
Pilgrim’s Pride is recalling about 59,800 pounds of chicken breast nuggets because they may be “contaminated with extraneous materials,…
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40 inmates, 5 officers at El Paso County’s jails test positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — Forty inmates and five detention officers have tested positive in recent days for Covid-19 at El Paso’s two county jails. Sheriff…
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