Here’s what spit socks and spit hoods are, and how police use them
“Spit socks” are under a spotlight after the death of Daniel Prude in March while in police custody in Rochester, New York. After…
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Nikki Haley’s risky move on anti-Trump ad
Before Nikki Haley left the Trump administration as the US ambassador to the United Nations, she was not afraid to disagree with Donald Trump…
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The Labor Day gatherings health experts warned against during the coronavirus pandemic are popping up all over the US
Labor Day weekend celebrations are in full swing — and many include the large crowds of people health experts feared would form. Covid-19…
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Covid-19’s ‘serious, long-term impact’ can improve with time, early evidence suggests
Covid-19 can have lasting impacts on the body, but there is hope that patients can not only recover over time, but can do so more quickly with…
Continue Reading California sets new record for land torched by wildfires as 224 people escape by air from a ‘hellish’ inferno
California’s atrocious year for wildfires just became the worst in state history as far as the amount of land scorched. And it’s only…
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Dona Ana County has 1 out of 3 new virus deaths in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state health officials on Sunday reported 66 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and three additional deaths,…
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Officials break ground on new section of September 11th National Memorial Trail
Officials in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, have broken ground on a new segment of the September 11th National Memorial Trail, which connects the…
Continue Reading Listening to global woodland sounds is now a click away
If you are looking for a way to experience nature, a group in the United Kingdom has collected woodland sounds from around the world into one unique…
Continue Reading Rochester mayor and police chief say they won’t resign amid Daniel Prude protests
The mayor and police chief of Rochester, New York, put up a united front on Sunday, saying they have no intention of resigning amid protests over the…
Continue Reading Portland Police arrest over 50 people on 100th consecutive night of demonstrations
Portland Police arrested over 50 people during fiery demonstrations on Saturday night, the 100th night of protests in the city since the death of…
Continue Reading ‘I am here to help’: Medic recounts frantic effort to save victim of fatal Portland shooting
The text message that pinged on Sierra Boyne’s phone on May 29 was blunt: “Portland is on fire.” Boyne had watched protests erupt…
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Pierre Gasly claims maiden F1 victory in topsy-turvy Italian Grand Prix
Pierre Gasly secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix to claim his first ever race win in Formula One, taking advantage of one of the most chaotic…
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Top-seeded Novak Djokovic out of U.S. Open after hitting line judge with tennis ball
NEW YORK, NY — Top-seeded Novak Djokovic was out of the U.S. Open after hitting a line judge with tennis ball on Sunday. Djokovic had just been…
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Boats participating in Trump support parade sink on Texas lake
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Several boats taking part in a Trump support parade on Lake Travis in Texas sunk on Saturday, officials said. Kristen…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese says in-person Mass to resume at 25% capacity next week
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Catholic Diocese will resume in-person Masses starting the weekend of Sept. 12-13 at 25 percent capacity. This was the…
Continue Reading From a hospital bed, Jacob Blake says that life can change in an instant
Wearing a green gown and speaking from his hospital bed, Jacob Blake delivered a message to his supporters Saturday night, warning them that…
Continue Reading Drive-thru diaper distribution for struggling families
Click here for updates on this story OAHU, HI (KITV ) — Aloha Diaper Bank partnered with Windward Mall and Moms on a…
Continue Reading MI liquor store cleaning up after they say someone stole ATM
Click here for updates on this story FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI (WNEM ) — Workers at the Rapid Liquor Store in Flint Twp. are…
Continue Reading Race horse doing better after being neglected
Click here for updates on this story MOUNT JULIET, TN (WSMV ) — When you think of the Kentucky Derby, iconic race…
Continue Reading Titans sign Jadeveon Clowney
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV ) — The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with three-time…
Continue Reading Blood Shortage impacting LA families
Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS ) — This week, LifeShare Blood Center issued an emergency…
Continue Reading This celebrity used her Instagram following to help teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
It all began with a DM. Laura Ciervo, a preschool and elementary school-based speech language pathologist in New Jersey, had created an Amazon wish…
Continue Reading Fundraiser takes a personal turn for one NC swimmer
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS ) — A local swimmer and high school coach is taking on the…
Continue Reading Omaha, NE, boy celebrates 8 years cancer-free with family
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — This weekend an Omaha family is celebrating because one of…
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New El Paso ISD reopening survey now available for parents
EL PASO, Texas – A new school reopening survey for El Paso Independent School District parents is now available online. Parents are being asked to…
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Ice, ice… maybe. Austrian man in freezing 2.5-hour record attempt
An Austrian man spent more than two hours in a tank packed to the brim with ice cubes on Saturday — all in the name of setting a new world…
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Assistant Texas attorney general loses job after bigoted, conspiracy theory tweets surface
AUSTIN, Texas — An assistant attorney general in Texas who ran for Congress this year has lost his job after reports surfaced showing social media…
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5 new virus deaths in El Paso as fatality toll rises to 445; total infections surpass 21,000
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported five new coronavirus deaths on Sunday morning, bringing the total of pandemic deaths in the…
Continue ReadingABC-7 First Alert: Blast of cold air after a beautiful holiday weekend
El Paso, Texas- The Borderland will be going from one extreme to another. A nearly 30 degree drop in temperatures for afternoon high are expected…
Continue Reading David Souter Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of David Souter, former United States Supreme Court Associate Justice. Personal Birth date: September 17, 1939 Birth…
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