Police declare protest in north Portland a riot, use tear gas to disperse crowd
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — After several hours of demonstrating, a protest in north…
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State expands program offering free sunscreen at state park pools and beaches
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and National…
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Indians use Tik Tok … to respond to the ban on Tik Tok
India’s TikTok influencers are urging their fans to follow them on other social media platforms after the government announced a ban on the…
Continue Reading Oklahoma police officer dies after traffic stop shooting
A Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer has died and another is in critical condition after they were shot during a traffic stop early Monday, police said.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 rates spiked in Allegheny County after bars and restaurants reopened, county health department says
Covid-19 cases have spiked in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the aftermath of the county’s decision to reopen bars and restaurants,…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, July 1
In the absence of leadership from the top, it’s up to every individual to do the right thing. Going to a bar is definitely not the right thing,…
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‘We were in that first wave of creative diarrhea’ — Chris O’Dowd says celebrities’ ‘Imagine’ cover was a mistake
Chris O’Dowd admits that singing John Lennon’s “Imagine” amid the coronavirus pandemic was not the greatest idea. The…
Continue Reading China has passed a controversial national security law in Hong Kong. Here’s what you need to know
On June 30, China passed a controversial national security law for Hong Kong that lends Beijing sweeping new powers over the semi-autonomous city.…
Continue Reading He hasn’t played in MLB in nearly two decades. One team is paying him $1.2 million a year until 2035
He hasn’t picked up a professional baseball glove in 19 years but he’s still picking up a paycheck — and a hefty one at that.…
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Lionel Messi scores 700th career goal in style but Barcelona loses more ground in title race
Lionel Messi scored a wonderful panenka penalty to bring up his 700th career goal for club and country on Tuesday. The Argentine reached the landmark…
Continue Reading The FBI has been reviewing Elijah McClain’s death since last year
The FBI and US Justice Department have been reviewing the circumstances around Elijah McClain’s death since 2019, the federal agencies said…
Continue Reading Inspired by the kids he drove every day, a school bus driver got his college degree to become a teacher
Driving school buses runs in Clayton Ward’s family. Both his parents did it, and so did his grandfather. And even though Ward tried to avoid…
Continue Reading ‘I was 25 years ahead of my time’: The driver who shattered motorsport’s color barrier
When Willy T. Ribbs speaks his words are packed with punch, power and purpose — verbally mimicking the actions of his sporting hero and former…
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Europe, bid au revoir to American tourists
The Canadians will be in Europe this summer, and the Thais and the Moroccans. You might bump into a Rwandan, and no doubt Aussie backpackers will…
Continue Reading What EU’s new border rules mean for travelers
The European Union has formally agreed a set of recommendations that will allow travelers from outside the bloc to visit EU countries, months after…
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The best DIY face mask material and fit? Quilting cotton beats bandana, new study suggests
Wearing face masks and coverings is recommended, or in some places mandatory, in public spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19. But what kind of…
Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein victims were awarded $19 million in compensation fund
The New York Attorney General’s office announced Tuesday a nearly $19 million settlement for women who experienced sexual abuse and harassment…
Continue Reading Former Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks is released from jail
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot has been released from jail. Garrett Rolfe’s…
Continue Reading St. Louis homeowner who pointed weapon at protesters says he ‘was a victim of a mob’ and doesn’t oppose Black Lives Matter
A St. Louis homeowner who pulled a gun on protesters walking on his private street said he was “in imminent fear they would run me over, kill…
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