Denver councilwoman proposes bill to replace Denver police with ‘Peace Force’
Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — Denver City Councilwoman Candi Cdebaca has drafted a bill to…
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Staff changes made at ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’
Some changes are coming to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” amid allegations it fostered a toxic work environment. A spokesperson for Warner…
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Will Smith and Kevin Hart set for ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’ remake
Kevin Hart and Will Smith have joined forces for a remake of the 1987 holiday classic, “Planes, Trains & Automobiles.”…
Continue Reading ‘Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies’ looks at the past, with an eye on the future
“Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies” has, inevitably, a lot of nudity in it. But this slightly over-long documentary also serves a…
Continue Reading Two horses removed from mud after 3-hour rescue effort
Click here for updates on this story MARION, MA (WBZ) — Two horses were rescued Sunday night after they became stuck in…
Continue Reading Hundreds show up to help clean up Baltimore explosion site
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — Hundreds of volunteers came out Sunday to help clean up the…
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Prosecutors request Lori Loughlin get 2 months in prison and Mossimo Giannulli get 5 months
Federal prosecutors formally requested that actress Lori Loughlin be sentenced to two months in prison and her fashion designer husband Mossimo…
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10 years ago, Elon Musk took Tesla public. These days, he wants to take us to Mars
I remember the day well. One of those perfect, clear New York City mornings. It would be my first time interviewing a man we all now know has, and…
Continue Reading 3 people, including 2 on aboard, escape wreckage after plane slams into home
Click here for updates on this story GROTON, CT (WFSB) — Federal investigators will be in Groton on Tuesday to figure…
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Outdoor classes are safer. How can teachers make it happen?
When students return to Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this month, they’ll find a campus transformed by Covid-19. Masks are…
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5 new virus deaths in El Paso; more delayed testing results announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Public Health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The death toll now stands at…
Continue Reading Hair salon owner hopes to stay afloat after losing nearly $100k in damages from looting
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WGN) — A small business owner is hoping to stay afloat after nearly…
Continue Reading Chicago woman fights through legal limbo in hopes of bringing mother back to U.S.
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WGN) — The COVID-19 pandemic and rapidly changing immigration rules are…
Continue Reading Paris Hilton says it’s ‘hard’ for her to be normal in new documentary
According to Paris Hilton, she’s been playing Paris Hilton all of these years. One of the first celebs to become famous for being famous,…
Continue Reading HOA sues homeowner for unapproved roof color
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — It’s not unusual to see crews replacing bad roofs in metro…
Continue Reading Group helps disadvantaged students from falling behind during virtual learning
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — Children from low income families often arrive for the first…
Continue Reading Eviction notice serves heartache, confusion in trailer park community
Click here for updates on this story KEITHVILLE, La. (KTBS) — The narrow road that leads to Ann Fisher’s neighborhood…
Continue Reading Officer surprises grocery store employee with money from pay it forward challenge
Click here for updates on this story INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — IMPD K9 Officer Molly Groce and her K9 Lando have over…
Continue Reading Instead of a crowd of 50,000, Milwaukee’s streets mostly empty during DNC
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (The Journal Times) — Mike Atari has run the In & Out Pantry…
Continue Reading NY casino workers to hold rally, urge Cuomo to reopen gaming facilities
Click here for updates on this story ALBANY, N.Y. (The Citizen) — New York casino employees will head to Albany this…
Continue Reading One woman show fills arts center in Nebraska
Click here for updates on this story SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (Star-Herald) — The walls of the main gallery at the West…
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LeBron James speaks out against voter suppression with ‘More Than A Vote’ campaign
LeBron James has encouraged the Black community to “know their voting rights” after signing a letter to fight voter suppression. Covid-19…
Continue Reading A California superintendent has a plan to bring students back to the classroom — but not their teachers
Most schools in California will not be reopening for in-person education this month — but one superintendent in the Los Angeles area has come…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 18: Coronavirus, DNC, USPS, economy, Taiwan
If you think it’s hot now, just wait a few years. A new study suggests humans could face 30 times the amount of extreme heat by 2100 compared…
Continue Reading David Silva signs for Real Sociedad after leaving Manchester City a legend
David Silva has signed for Spanish club Real Sociedad after leaving Manchester City as a free agent. The 34-year-old spent a decade at City, winning…
Continue Reading Federal judge says Idaho cannot ban transgender athletes from women’s sports teams
A federal judge says transgender women and girls in Idaho cannot be banned from sports teams corresponding to their gender, blocking an Idaho law…
Continue Reading You’re feeling all the feelings. Here is how to feel them
Whether you’re working from home or on the front lines, the pandemic has drastically affected almost everyone. And with sudden change can come…
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UNC-Chapel Hill reverses plans for in-person classes after 130 students test positive for Covid-19
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill abruptly decided it will no longer hold in-person classes on campus after about 130 students tested…
Continue Reading Sour beer: The chemistry behind this wondrously complex craft brew
Next time you pour back a sour beer, you might like to know that tart and tangy goodness is the result of an immensely complex set of microbial…
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Tiger Woods’ 11-year-old son wins Junior Golf tournament
Tiger Woods’ 11-year-old son Charlie is a chip off the old block when it comes to golf. Woods’ son participated in a US Kids…
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