The tourists are leaving Italy. Now catastrophe looms
For all too brief a time, the Italian summer offered a glimmer of hope. After emerging from what was in early 2020, one of the world’s harshest…
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America’s oldest World War II veteran celebrates his 111th birthday
Looking on from his front porch in New Orleans, Lawrence Brooks probably never imagined he’d see this day. Today, the oldest known US veteran…
Continue Reading This toothless Chihuahua is comforting scared patients at a California dentist office
Few people enjoy going to the dentist. But the patients at one dental office in California have a lot more to look forward to than just root canals…
Continue Reading Mattel releases second edition of ‘Day of the Dead’ Barbie
Mattel’s latest Barbie Dia De Muertos, inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead tradition, is back. With a delicate lace gown and face…
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Dona Ana County has 19 of New Mexico’s 100 new virus cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 100 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and three additional deaths on Saturday. The…
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Backpackers find dead body at GSMNP campsite; Bear found scavenging on remains euthanized
Click here for updates on this story GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (WLOS ) — A section of trail in the Great…
Continue Reading Community bands together to support popular Hawaiian eatery on Maui
Click here for updates on this story Maui, HI (KITV) — A popular Hawaiian eatery on Maui was scheduled to close on…
Continue Reading Michigan State University students asked to self-quarantine after Covid-19 outbreak
Health officials on Saturday asked Michigan State University students to self-quarantine immediately after parties contributed to 342 new coronavirus…
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Employee at Mayfield High in Las Cruces tests positive for virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – An employee at Mayfield High School has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials with the Las Cruces Public Schools…
Continue Reading State senator defends conspiracy theory sticker on car
Click here for updates on this story WATERTOWN, CT (WFSB ) — A Republican State senator is defending his view after a…
Continue Reading Couple loses almost everything in California wildfire
Kelly Thomas just had time to gather her animals on Tuesday when the evacuation order was issued for Berry Creek, California. Her husband Brad doused…
Continue Reading KC police involved in standoff with gunman in Arrowhead parking lot
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV/KSMO ) — Police are involved in a standoff with a gunman who…
Continue Reading Cement truck operator killed during power line accident
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL ) — Atlanta Police say one person was killed Friday afternoon when a…
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A clone of the endangered Przewalski’s horse is born of DNA saved for 40 years
A cloned colt born at a Texas veterinary facility could revive the endangered Przewalski’s horse. The colt is a clone of a male…
Continue Reading Harvard study finds institutional racism ‘permeates’ the Massachusetts justice system
Blacks and Latinos sent to prison in Massachusetts receive longer sentences than their White counterparts sentenced for similar crimes, says a new…
Continue Reading A postcard arrived in Michigan almost 100 years after it went in the mail
A Michigan woman got quite a surprise when she went to her mailbox this week — amid her regular bills and junk mail was a postcard that had…
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This Ravens superfan died at 14. His face will fill the seats on Sunday
Walking into the rows of purple seats at the Baltimore Ravens’ stadium, a mother saw a sea of repeating cardboard faces. Sonsy Gaba covered her…
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Police seek armed gunman who robbed teen ‘ghost hunters’ at El Paso High School
El PASO, Texas – The El Paso Police Department said Saturday it is now seeking the public’s help in locating a man who robbed two teenagers at…
Continue Reading A young boy was found dead with his dog in his lap after trying to escape Oregon wildfire
As wildfires ravage the West Coast, one boy and his dog died huddled together in a car, where they sought safety from the flames. Wyatt Tofte, 13,…
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How to reboot your workout routine: Let’s set the foundation
After time off from exercising, it’s understandable if you’re having a hard time getting motivated. You may even feel a bit bad, but…
Continue Reading Actor Rick Moranis is back after 20 years thanks to Ryan Reynolds
Actor Rick Moranis is back after a 20-year acting hiatus sooner than expected thanks to Ryan Reynolds. The “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”…
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It’s now official: El Paso’s Robert E. Lee Road renamed in honor of Buffalo Soldiers
EL PASO, Texas — After being approved by City Council back in June, east-central El Paso’s Robert E. Lee Road was officially renamed this week as…
Continue Reading The Minnesota Vikings are honoring George Floyd’s family before Sunday’s game
The Minnesota Vikings will honor George Floyd’s family on Sunday before the team’s home opener against the Green Bay Packers. The family…
Continue Reading Nadhim Shaker, former Iraqi soccer star, dies from Covid-19
Nadhim Shaker, one of Iraq’s most famous soccer stars in the 1970s and ’80s, has died from Covid-19, health officials told CNN on…
Continue Reading Police search for a missing exotic cat has a happy ending
A 40-pound African cat was reunited with its owners in New Hampshire after being reported missing for over 48 hours. Spartacus, a 4-year-old African…
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El Paso’s Ascarate Community Garden almost destroyed by Covid-19 pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — It was a brisk morning earlier this week when Ignacio Munoz walked through the Ascarate Community Garden, naming all the fruits and…
Continue Reading Businesses continue to struggle during second stay at home order
Click here for updates on this story Honolulu, HI (KITV) — Many local businesses continue to struggle during Honolulu…
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Can’t wait for Amazon’s El Paso hub to open? It’s now hiring for 33,000 jobs nationwide that can begin as work from home
EL PASO, Texas — Amazon recently announced plans to open a “massive” distribution center next year in El Paso that is expected to employ about 750…
Continue Reading Clayton Co. Deputy on administrative leave without pay after controversial arrest videos surface
Click here for updates on this story CLAYTON CO, GA (WGCL ) — A Clayton County deputy is on administrative leave…
Continue Reading Orchards put protocols in place to keep guests safe while apple picking
Click here for updates on this story GUILFORD, CT (WFSB ) — Nothing says fall like picking your own apples. However,…
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