Gretna, NE, mother celebrates medical marijuana on the November ballot
Click here for updates on this story GRETNA, NE (WOWT) — Crista Eggers is a fierce advocate for medical cannabis. This…
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Members of Hendersonville, NC, church turn COVID-19 experiences into art work
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSONVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a wide range of…
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U.S. Marshals find 39 missing children in Georgia during ‘Operation Not Forgotten’
Authorities have found 39 missing children in Georgia during a two-week effort to rescue endangered minors. The US Marshals Service Missing Child…
Continue Reading Task force looks to bridge affordable housing gap in the Quad Cities by 2030
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD ) — Iowa Legal Aid says Scott County is seeing a huge spike in…
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Friends and co-stars pay tribute to ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday after a battle with colon cancer, was someone who on the big screen brought to life heroes like Jackie Robinson and…
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Why Serena Williams may still have the edge at the US Open
For the last three years, Serena Williams has been chasing the all-time grand slam singles record of 24 championships held by Margaret Court. But…
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El Paso sees 2 new virus deaths along with 145 additional cases reported
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported two more coronavirus deaths Saturday morning to take the county’s pandemic death…
Continue Reading US Open 2020: A tennis grand slam like you’ve never seen before
When Wimbledon was canceled amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it became the first of tennis’ grand slams to be scrapped since World War II…
Continue Reading ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies at 43
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who brought the movie “Black Panther” to life with his charismatic intensity and regal performance, has died.…
Continue Reading ‘Say it Loud’ documentary details harsh reality of Black MLS soccer players
Major League Soccer, as with a large number of other sports leagues in the United States and across the world, is back in full swing. And like other…
Continue ReadingStormTRACK Weather: Two records in jeopardy today
El Paso, Texas- Expect another scorcher this afternoon, as temps climb to the triple digits yet again. The forecast calls for us to hit another…
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When kids witness police violence, the trauma doesn’t end when the gun is holstered
Police shot Jacob Blake in front of his children, family attorneys say, and the effects of witnessing such violence could be profound for years. What…
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Coronavirus outbreaks identified at 4 sororities at Kansas State University
Coronavirus outbreaks have been identified at four sororities at Kansas State University. Residents of those Greek houses have been told to…
Continue Reading Europe’s travel windows are slamming shut
The vacation lights are going out all over Europe. Just weeks after many countries opened their borders to travelers within the continent, some have…
Continue Reading An Ohio man built a backyard squirrel bar with seven varieties of nuts on tap
People are going nuts for an Ohio woodworker’s latest creation: A bar that caters to neighborhood squirrels. Michael Dutko, a 35-year-old…
Continue Reading Born out of racial tensions, Notting Hill Carnival has a rich history. But as it moves online, what can we expect this year?
Vibrant parades, feathered dancers, infectious live music, and the aroma of delectable Afro-Caribbean cuisine — these are the things many…
Continue Reading Planet-friendly activities that are good for your body and pandemic possible
What’s the perfect pandemic hobby? As people across the globe have adjusted their lives to Covid-19, activities as varied as bread baking and…
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Longtime author, columnist and speaker Julia Reed dies at 59
Longtime author, columnist and speaker Julia Reed has died after a battle with cancer. She was 59. Reed served as a contributing editor for…
Continue Reading NBA, players say games will resume on Saturday and arenas can be used for voting
The NBA and the players association say competition will resume Saturday, with no playoff games Friday. In a statement released Friday, the league…
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China test fires so-called ‘carrier killer’ missiles into South China Sea
China launched a series of ballistic missiles into the South China Sea this week, according to United States defense officials, part of a flurry of…
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Months after ‘recovering’ from Covid-19, El Pasoans still deal with lingering impacts
EL PASO, Texas– More than 16,000 El Paso residents have now recovered after being infected with Covid-19. While that statistic bodes well for the…
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Why America and El Paso are running out of aluminum cans
EL PASO, Texas — The latest shortage during the coronavirus pandemic is aluminum cans. Beer and soft drink companies say with so many people staying…
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Community Champion: Fencing coach from Las Cruces leads one of the nation’s best teams
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Jerry Duffey certainly loves his job because it involves the two things he loves to do, teach and fence. While most athletes…
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Inn of Mountain Gods casino to reopen Monday, but hotel staying closed
MESCALERO, New Mexico – The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is reopening at 8 a.m. on Monday, the Mescalero Apache Tribe announced on…
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Man arrested in slaying of Fort Hood soldier, 2 others
NEWTON, Mississippi — A suspect in the March shooting deaths of three people, including a Fort Hood soldier, was arrested Friday in Mississippi,…
Continue Reading An abandoned dog taken in by California firefighters is adopted by Miley Cyrus
An abandoned bulldog who captured the hearts of California firefighters has found a forever home with singer and actress Miley Cyrus. When Daisy the…
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‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman dies at 43 of cancer
LOS ANGELES, California — Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black…
Continue Reading Doctors find possible case of Covid-19 reinfection in US
A 25-year-old Nevada man appears to be the first documented case of Covid-19 reinfection in the United States. Genetic tests indicate the patient was…
Continue Reading These teams and athletes refused to play in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting
Across the sports world, athletes took a stand for Black Lives Matter on Wednesday night by holding an unprecedented wildcat strike and refusing to…
Continue Reading Kenosha shooting suspect called a friend to say he ‘killed somebody,’ police say, and then shot two others
Just before midnight Tuesday, a young male clutching a long rifle wandered around the dark streets of Kenosha in a backward baseball cap and a green…
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