Alex Trebek (jokingly) suggests his Jeopardy successor: Betty White
Longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has selected an unlikely candidate to be his successor: Betty White. Trebek, 80, has not yet…
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NMSU, UNM asked by governor to forgo football this fall due to virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was awaiting a response Wednesday from leaders of New Mexico State University and…
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Plastics and pesticides: Health impacts of synthetic chemicals in US products doubled in last 5 years, study finds
The proof is piling up: Many synthetic chemicals can harm your health and that of your children. Evidence has doubled in the last five years about…
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Lawsuit seeks to bar federal officers from conducting law enforcement activities unless actively enforcing federal law
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A 16-page lawsuit filed in federal district court on Tuesday…
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US government and Pfizer reach $1.95 billion deal to produce millions of Covid-19 vaccine doses
The US Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense announced on Wednesday a $1.95 billion agreement with Pfizer to produce 100…
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The Satanic Temple is offering ‘Devil’s Advocate Scholarship’
The Satanic Temple wants to help high school graduates pursue higher education with its “Devil’s Advocate Scholarship.” The…
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Trump to hold another press conference Wednesday
President Donald Trump is set to take the briefing room podium for another press conference, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, his second in as…
Continue Reading Fort Smith waitress stiffed by couple because of face mask policy
Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, AR (KFSM) — While the statewide face coverings mandate went into…
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Cincinnati Reds players, including 6-time All-Star Joey Votto, kneel during National Anthem
Before they went on to beat the Detroit Tigers 9-7, the players of the Cincinnati Reds lined up along the first-base line for the National Anthem.…
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Opening Day is almost here, and Major League Baseball is going to look a lot different
One month into the summer, the Boys of Summer are back in an abbreviated season that is a testimony to the strange times we are living in. You want…
Continue Reading City of Memphis struggles with budget shortfalls after Juneteenth proclamation
Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — The Memphis City Council has already proclaimed Juneteenth as…
Continue Reading 18 test positive for COVID-19 in Tennessee Tech’s football program
Click here for updates on this story COOKEVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Nearly 20 people involved in the Tennessee Tech football…
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Amazon officially announces it’s opening ‘massive’ distribution center to employ 750 in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Amazon officially announced its plans Wednesday to open its first distribution operation in El Paso, a facility that BorderPlex…
Continue Reading 9-year-olds hosting food drive this week
Click here for updates on this story BUCHANAN, MI (WBND) — Two big-hearted 9-year-olds are doing all they can to help…
Continue Reading NYPD disperses protest encampment outside City Hall
A protest encampment outside New York City’s City Hall was dispersed early Wednesday morning by New York Police Department officers in riot…
Continue Reading Afghan teenage girl and her younger brother kill Taliban militants who murdered their parents
A teenage girl and her younger brother killed two Taliban militants who murdered their parents in Ghor province, Afghanistan. Qhamar Gul, 15, and…
Continue Reading Shelby County teachers rally in support after superintendent considers keeping schools closed
Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray got a…
Continue Reading Reopening schools: Here’s where each Piedmont Triad school system stands
Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Governor Roy Cooper passed the baton to school districts to…
Continue Reading Friend of slain California attorney says suspect in attack on judge’s family had a grudge against him
Friends of California attorney Marc Angelucci, who was shot and killed on July 11, say they believe Roy Den Hollander, the primary suspect in the…
Continue Reading The Rolling Stones debut long-lost track ‘Scarlet’ featuring Jimmy Page
The Rolling Stones have unveiled “Scarlet,” a previously unheard track featuring Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and Blind…
Continue Reading 29-year-old, previously healthy mother fighting for her life after contracting COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR/KAUT) — An Oklahoma family has been devastated by COVID-19.…
Continue Reading Data suggests Independence Day celebrations are to blame for increase in COVID-19 cases in St. Joseph County
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH BEND, IN (WBND) — Independence Day celebrations may have directly affected…
Continue Reading Humans may have arrived in North America much earlier than believed, new research says
Scientists have discovered evidence that may push back the timeline for humans living in North America from 13,000 years ago to 30,000 years ago,…
Continue Reading Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Alaska
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck off southern Alaska’s coast late Tuesday, shaking the Alaska Peninsula and briefly sparking…
Continue Reading Nashville restaurant owners sound off about order requiring earlier closing time
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Restaurants in Nashville serving alcohol will soon have to…
Continue Reading Investigators examining if killing of men’s rights activist last week is connected to attack at federal judge’s home
Authorities are investigating any possible connections between Roy Den Hollander, the men’s rights attorney suspected of shooting a federal…
Continue Reading Afrobeats music gets a ‘long overdue’ UK singles chart
The UK’s Official Charts Company has announced the launch of Britain’s first-ever Afrobeats singles chart. The move recognizes the…
Continue Reading Wilke-Barre purchases decontamination system for first responders
Click here for updates on this story WILKES-BARRE, PA (WNEP) — For months the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department has been…
Continue Reading PPE gowns donated to two hospitals
Click here for updates on this story DANVILLE, Pa. (WNEP) — There was a generous donation for hospital workers in…
Continue Reading Rev. C.T. Vivian to lie in state at Georgia Capitol rotunda Wednesday
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — The final freedom ride of Rev. C.T. Vivian will begin…
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