Stanley Robinson, former UConn basketball star, found dead at 32
Stanley Robinson, a former star forward for the University of Connecticut’s basketball team, has died, the school announced on Wednesday. He…
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No, a reporter didn’t call Kayleigh McEnany a ‘lying b**ch,’ but Fox ran with it anyway
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. No, a reporter…
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They were trying to save a species. Instead, scientists created a fish that’s part sturgeon, part paddlefish, all accident
A group of Hungarian aquatic scientists was looking for ways to save the fish responsible for some of the world’s finest caviar from…
Continue Reading Robin Williams’ daughter celebrated her late father’s 69th birthday by donating to homeless shelters
On what would’ve been Robin Williams’ 69th birthday, his daughter honored her comedian father by donating money to homeless shelters.…
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The NFL will require fans wear face coverings at games for teams that will ultimately allow spectators
If you want to watch football in person you’re going to have to mask up. The National Football League announced on Wednesday that fans who…
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Local organization works to diversify police departments
Click here for updates on this story Saginaw, MI (WNEM) — “We’re taking a leap of faith by doing this,” said…
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Police search for gunman who shot multiple people at St. Louis mall
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Missouri — A large shopping mall near St. Louis was forced to close Wednesday after a shooting, but police said it was not…
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MLB fans’ boos and cheers will influence game atmosphere at spectator-less stadiums
Major League Baseball is preparing to begin the 2020 season Thursday without fans in the stands. However, you may still be able to cheer, clap or boo…
Continue Reading This recovery will be a bumpy ride, says Goldman Sachs CEO
America has embarked on the long road to recovery following the pandemic lockdown, but the path back to a healthy economy is littered with obstacles,…
Continue Reading Rain triggers a flood of steaming muck near Arizona wildfire. Officials warn it can happen again
Emergency officials are warning people to watch out for flash floods in areas scorched by Arizona’s Bighorn Fire. Officials in Pima County…
Continue Reading Johnny Cash’s granddaughter starts petition to ask mayor to close Lower Broadway
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — The granddaughter of Johnny Cash has started a petition…
Continue Reading Roger Ailes was ousted from Fox News four years ago. His complicated legacy remains
Roger Ailes was forced to walk the Fox News plank four years ago this week. Now the network is defending itself against yet another lawsuit alleging…
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Dark chocolate’s benefits: A heart-healthy option in moderation
Open wide. Insert dark chocolate. Chew slowly, savor and lick any bits off fingers. Smile broadly as you bask in the relief that this guilty pleasure…
Continue Reading This mom donated her lottery winnings to a wounded police officer. Now the community is paying her back
When struggling single mom Shetara Sims won $100 on the lottery she decided to donate it all to the family of a police officer who had been shot in…
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Trump to send federal agents to New Mexico despite opposition by governor, state leaders
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General William Barr announced Wednesday that federal agents will surge into several more…
Continue Reading Three arrested in killings of three men who were going fishing in Florida
Three people have been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of three Florida men who’d set out to go fishing — killings…
Continue Reading Shreveport Mayor Perkins announces candidacy for US Senate
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, La (KTBS) — Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins officially launched on…
Continue Reading 15 injured in Chicago drive-by shooting at funeral for man killed in drive-by shooting
Fifteen people were shot in a drive-by shooting in Chicago on Tuesday at a funeral for a victim of another drive-by shooting, Chicago Police said.…
Continue Reading Budget shortfalls keep Omaha public libraries closed
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — The financial toll of the pandemic is hitting Omaha public…
Continue Reading Nearly 900 businesses in Honolulu closed March – July
Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, HI (KITV) — New data finds nearly 900 businesses closed – both…
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3rd man sought in Lower Valley slaying that police say was drug deal gone bad
EL PASO, Texas — An arrest warrant has been issued for a third man wanted in a murder last month in the Lower Valley that police have called a…
Continue Reading You like leftovers? Turns out foxes 42,000 years ago did, too
Humans aren’t the only creatures who love leftovers. It turns out foxes during the Ice Age had a craving for them, too. Arctic foxes ate food…
Continue Reading FBI exhumes body of Alonzo Brooks, whose case was featured in Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries’
In 2004, the body of a Black man named Alonzo Brooks was found in a creek. Now, over a decade after the trail went cold, the FBI exhumed…
Continue Reading Asheville mayor warns of layoffs if city doesn’t get federal help
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Layoffs could be coming for those who work for the city…
Continue Reading Meet the flying robot that can glide, flip and hover
Engineers have designed a robot with flapping wings, which can perform nimble movements in the air, hovering, darting, diving and recovering like a…
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AP poll finds very few Americans support full school reopening
BOSTON, Massachusetts — A new poll finds very few Americans think schools should return to normal operations this fall, even as President…
Continue Reading BCSO expands K9 unit; adds first female handler
Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN CO., AL (WALA) — The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office announced its…
Continue Reading 11 billion years of history in one map: Astrophysicists reveal largest 3D model of the universe ever created
A global consortium of astrophysicists have created the world’s largest three-dimensional map of the universe, a project 20 years in the making…
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DC mayor says she will order mandatory mask use outside home as coronavirus cases increase in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON (AP) – Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser says she’ll issue an executive order making face masks mandatory outside the…
Continue Reading St. Louis couple suing wedding reception venue for not returning money
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — Attorney Ken Schwartz filed a lawsuit Monday against Das…
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