Statue of Civil War’s Admiral Raphael Semmes removed overnight
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA ) — The statue of Civil War Admiral Raphael Semmes has been…
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Because of the pandemic, the US postponed citizenship ceremonies for months. That could keep thousands from voting in 2020
Citizenship ceremonies across the United States have become yet another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. The system for swearing in new…
Continue Reading Woman facing homicide charge after crashing through Springdale, AR backyard
Click here for updates on this story SPRINGDALE, AR (KFSM ) — On Thursday (June 4) at approximately 8:19 pm, Springdale…
Continue Reading Milwaukee protester says curfew citation was mailed to him after he posted video on social media
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT ) — A Milwaukee protester says he received a curfew citation…
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Sunken German warship from 1878 gets protected status from British government
The UK government has granted protected status to a wrecked German warship which sank off the British coast more than 140 years ago. The SMS Grosser…
Continue Reading Boy taken to hospital after drive-by shooting in Winston-Salem, NC
Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WGHP) — A boy was taken to the hospital after a drive-by…
Continue Reading Sights and sounds from Eastbank Little League opening day
Click here for updates on this story KENNER, LA (WGNO ) — Eastbank Little League held its opening day on Tuesday at…
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Jake Fromm apologizes for ‘elite white people’ text
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm has apologized after images surfaced of him referring to “elite white people” in a text…
Continue Reading How to watch the CNN and ‘Sesame Street’ town hall addressing racism
As anger and heartbreak have swept across America over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, CNN and “Sesame…
Continue Reading York County, PA business group bands together to reopen without state approval
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, PA (WPMT ) — A group of about 30 businesses are banding together to…
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7 adults are found dead in a burning Alabama home
Authorities in Alabama are investigating the deaths of seven adults found in a home near Huntsville on Thursday night, the Morgan County…
Continue Reading Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising faster than ever
New cases of the novel coronavirus are rising faster than ever worldwide, at a rate of more than 100,000 a day over a seven-day average. In April,…
Continue Reading NFL players release video calling on the league to condemn racism and support black players
Several NFL players have released a powerful video titled “Stronger Together” that calls on the league to condemn racism and support…
Continue Reading Behind the fences, Trump may be missing a national moment
President Donald Trump is literally and figuratively fencing himself off from a moment of national reckoning. High barriers have sprung up around the…
Continue Reading Stephen Colbert calls out violent police tactics at protests
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert is weighing in on the treatment of peaceful protestors at nationwide demonstrations against police…
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These companies are hiring — rapidly — during the coronavirus crisis
Businesses shut down across America during the coronavirus pandemic, leading to millions of layoffs and furloughs. The US job market is attempting to…
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Worried about coronavirus while having sex? Wear a mask, says a new study
Practice social distancing, wear a mask, wash your hands (for at least 20 seconds) — the recommendations to prevent coronavirus are a familiar…
Continue Reading Today is National Donut Day
The first Friday in June, June 5 this year, is National Donut Day. Started by the Salvation Army in Chicago in 1938, the day honors the group’s…
Continue Reading Protests could spur coronavirus outbreaks, and protesters should get tested, the CDC chief says
If you’ve marched in any recent protests, you may want to consider getting tested for the coronavirus. That’s the recommendation of the…
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El Paso reaches 90 virus deaths with youngest victim yet: Woman in 20s
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso recorded its youngest fatality yet of the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, with health leaders announcing the death…
Continue Reading America’s unemployment rate falls to 13.3% as economy posts surprise job gains
The American economy just got a shocking piece of good news: The job market may be recovering well ahead of schedule. The US unemployment rate…
Continue Reading Elisabeth Moss again outshines the movie as a troubled writer in ‘Shirley’
Elisabeth Moss has a knack for being interesting even in so-so movies and continues to pick varied and challenging roles. Enter…
Continue Reading Analysis: Five things Corporate America can do besides tweeting to combat racism
Major companies have expressed solidarity with the collective plight of African Americans this week following the horrifying murder by police of…
Continue Reading Over 1,000 health professionals sign a letter saying, Don’t shut down protests using coronavirus concerns as an excuse
A group of health and medical colleagues has penned an open letter to express their concern that protests around the United States could be shut down…
Continue Reading Breonna Taylor would have been 27 today. Here’s where her case stands.
On June 5, Breonna Taylor would have been 27 years old. But she was killed two months ago when police broke down the door to her apartment in an…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Summer-like heat continues, refreshing change on the horizon
The summer-like heat will continue Friday with temperatures ranging between 102 to 107 degrees. Yesterday temperatures climbed to 104 degrees at the…
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Dows soars 800 points after surprise gain in jobs as virus eases
WASHINGTON, DC — Stocks closed out the week with a bang after a closely watched report on the job market surprised investors by showing that…
Continue Reading Nursing home resident: ‘I feel as though I am in #DeathCamp2020’
When news broke months ago about the country’s first coronavirus outbreak at a nursing home, Linda Mayberry immediately recognized the…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Friday, June 5
The coronavirus pandemic isn’t making everyone poorer. A jobs report today is expected to show that US unemployment is now near 20% — the…
Continue Reading Over 1,000 coronavirus deaths reported in the past 24 hours. Officials fear protests will drive up numbers
In a little over a week, Americans have gone from taking their first hesitant steps outside again to marching in tightly packed crowds in cities all…
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