What you need to know about coronavirus on Monday, August 31
The US Food and Drug Administration could consider an emergency authorization for Covid-19 vaccine even before Phase 3 trials are over. The…
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A New Jersey teen was billed $2,500 in police overtime for a Black Lives Matter protest
A New Jersey teen organized a Black Lives Matter and affordable housing protest on July 25, over what she says is a lack of affordable housing that…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 31: Protests, coronavirus, election 2020, Belarus, TikTok
Hurricane Laura has passed, but hundreds of thousands remain in the dark in Louisiana after the storm ravaged the power grid. Here’s what you…
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Lyon wins fifth consecutive Women’s Champions League title with victory over Wolfsburg
Five consecutive titles, seven titles in nine years — Lyon’s reign of dominance in the Women’s Champions League shows no signs of…
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Emma Roberts is pregnant — and it’s a boy
Congratulations are in order for Emma Roberts, who is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Garrett Hedlund. The “American Horror…
Continue Reading This 7-year-old boy held a heartbreaking memorial for Chadwick Boseman, who played his favorite superhero
When 7-year-old Kian Westbrook learned that Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played his favorite superhero, had died, he immediately began crying.…
Continue Reading Nuggets star says shoes with images of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd ‘give me life’ after scoring 50 points
After scoring 50 points in a must-win game, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray thanked his shoes — with an image of George Floyd on one and…
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Elon Musk shows off a working brain implant — in pigs
Elon Musk promised that he’d show a working demo of his latest technology moonshot, a new kind of implantable chip for the brain, on Friday.…
Continue Reading Here’s why Adele was wearing Bantu knots, a Jamaican flag bikini top and other carnival wear
Adele caused quite the stir on social media Sunday after posting a picture of herself on Instagram wearing Bantu knots, a Jamaican flag bikini top…
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New Mexico hosting virtual ‘Battle of the Salsas’
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — With the New Mexico State Fair going entirely virtual in 2020, salsa connoisseurs must now compete online. The four-week…
Continue Reading St. Louis police officer dies after being shot while responding to a shooting
A St. Louis Police Department officer has died after being shot in the line of duty, according to a statement from the department. Officer Tamarris…
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‘A sense of pride for the entire community’: Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso opens new $2.5 million synagogue
EL PASO, Texas — Chabad Lubavitch of El Paso officially opened it’s doors to it’s brand new multipurpose center in west El Paso Sunday evening.…
Continue Reading Evidence suggests an animal that roamed with the dinosaurs went into a hibernation-like state to survive
New evidence suggests the Lystrosaurus species that roamed the Earth with the dinosaurs went into a state of hibernation to survive what is modern…
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El Paso is Hockeyville; will host NHL game, get $150K for Rhinos rink upgrade
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Rhinos came through on its biggest power play in franchise history. The city of El Paso was announced as the winner of…
Continue Reading Chadwick Boseman, Lady Gaga and performances spotlighted at MTV VMAs
The 2020 Video Music Awards started with a tribute to a superhero on Sunday night. Host Keke Palmer acknowledged the death of “Black…
Continue Reading Parents on TikTok mock people with disabilities for the ‘New Teacher Challenge.’ These women are reclaiming their images
It always happens the same way: Lizzie Velasquez comes across a hateful video or photo of herself late at night and once she sees it, she can’t…
Continue Reading 1 person is dead after a shooting during protests in downtown Portland
A person was shot and killed in downtown Portland Saturday night after an evening of violent clashes between Trump supporters and protesters…
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One shot of coronavirus vaccine likely won’t be enough
When a coronavirus vaccine comes on the market, people will likely need two doses, not just one — and that could cause real problems. Some of…
Continue Reading 36 states report a total of 8,700 Covid-19 cases at colleges and universities; country nears 6 million
A return to campus for the new academic year has colleges and universities struggling to both contain outbreaks of Covid-19 and enforce policies…
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StormTrack Weather: Shower, T-storm chances remain in evening forecast, slightly cooler temps. return this week
EL PASO, Texas– The borderland got a break from triple digit heat Sunday as afternoon showers brought cloudy skies and slightly cooler temperatures.…
Continue Reading This map lets you see where your hometown was on the Earth millions of years ago
A California paleontologist has created an interactive map that allows people to see how far their hometowns have moved over 750 million years of…
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Downtown El Paso’s Fresh Air Food Court is back open
EL PASO, Texas — The Downtown Management District is re-launching the ‘Downtown Fresh Air Food Court’ which is set to be open to the public every…
Continue Reading Amid allegations of racism, Real Salt Lake owner says he’s selling soccer teams
Dell Loy Hansen, the owner of the Real Salt Lake pro soccer franchise, plans to sell the team, he said Sunday, as Major League Soccer investigates…
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Village of Sanford, MI, receives generous gift, local resident thankful for the new landmark
Click here for updates on this story SANFORD, MI (WNEM ) — A new addition to the Village of Sanford is a big bright red…
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Just 6 new virus cases in Doña Ana County of 107 across New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 107 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and one additional death, which occurred in Lea…
Continue Reading GA official: New medical examiner’s facility will help county battle COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL ) — Cobb County officials opened the doors to its newest medical…
Continue Reading Portland police plea for videos, photos, eyewitness accounts in deadly shooting late Saturday night
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV ) — Portland police are asking for help after a deadly shooting…
Continue Reading Kansas City remembers Chadwick Boseman
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV/KSMO ) — Chadwick Boseman’s death made headlines. He’s…
Continue Reading Back the Blue supporters rally in Kenosha, WI, drawing attention from protesters
Click here for updates on this story WDJT (WDJT ) — It has been a week since a Kenosha police officer shot Jacob Blake…
Continue Reading A look at Louisiana’s rugged side, 15 years after Katrina
Click here for updates on this story PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LA (WGNO ) — In the small community of Buras, Louisiana,…
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