UC Berkeley faces backlash after stating ‘xenophobia’ is ‘common’ or ‘normal’ reaction to coronavirus
Anxiety. Feelings of helplessness. Social withdrawal. Anger. Those are some “common” and “normal” reactions to coronavirus,…
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Kobe Bryant’s high school honors him at first home game since his death
For the first time since the NBA legend that was their most famous alumnus died, the Lower Merion Aces played at Kobe Bryant Gymnasium. The high…
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El Paso Fire Department rescues man in Franklin Mountains
EL PASO, Texas – A hiker who is approximately 70 years old suffered a fall in the Franklin Mountains on Saturday afternoon, according to the El Paso…
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El Paso Fire Department welcomes new tools to fight fires
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Fire Department held another traditional “wetdown” ceremony to prepare a new ambulance to serve the community of…
Continue Reading Fiery crash kills 2 on I-85 near Atlanta
Two people died Saturday morning in a fiery crash on Interstate 85 in suburban Atlanta that shut down the busy highway for hours, according to…
Continue Reading 2 men arrested in Las Vegas in connection with Seattle shooting that left one dead, seven injured
Two suspects wanted in the shooting that killed one person and injured seven others in downtown Seattle last month were arrested in Las Vegas on…
Continue Reading Lamar Jackson unanimously voted NFL MVP while Troy Polamalu headlines Hall of Fame class of 2020
Lamar Jackson has another major award to add to his collection. At age 23, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback was unanimously named the NFL MVP,…
Continue Reading Eighth US coronavirus case is college student in Boston
An eighth case of coronavirus in the United States has been confirmed in a Boston man in his 20s, health officials said Saturday. The man, a student…
Continue Reading This Kansas hospital dressed its newborn babies like the Kansas City Chiefs
With the Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, a Kansas hospital is getting into the spirit. The University of Kansas Health System dressed some of the…
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Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib boos Hillary Clinton at Sanders campaign event in Iowa
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib booed Hillary Clinton during a campaign event for Sen. Bernie Sanders Friday in a moment that highlighted the raw…
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Lenín Moreno se disculpa por decir que “a veces” las mujeres denuncian acoso “cuando viene de una persona fea”
(CNN Español) — El presidente de Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, se disculpó este viernes luego de decir que “a veces” las mujeres denuncian acoso…
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Trump administration reveals it’s blocking dozens of emails about Ukraine aid freeze, including President’s role
The Department of Justice revealed in a court filing late Friday that it has two dozen emails related to President Donald Trump’s involvement…
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‘Choking Game’ causes bullied teen to pass out, have seizure at school
Click here for updates on this story DAVIDSON, MI (WJRT ) — As you can imagine, we were irate, worried, you know, our…
Continue Reading The candidates for mayor in this Vermont town: two dogs and a goat
The candidates competing for mayor in one small Vermont town don’t have to pick a party — or have opposable thumbs. Ever since March…
Continue Reading 2 people shot to death after funeral at Florida church
Two people were shot and killed Saturday afternoon after a funeral at a church in south Florida, according to a news release from the Riviera Beach…
Continue Reading Vanessa Bryant to receive fan tributes left for Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center
Kobe Bryant’s wife has requested that all memorabilia and items left by mourning fans at the Staples Center be sent to the family, according to…
Continue Reading Libraries aren’t just for books anymore, here’s why a woman says she’s there 3x each week
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD) — Mary Rourke has stacks of unread books at home. Still, the…
Continue Reading Leila Janah, CEO and entrepreneur who wanted to end global poverty, dies at 37
Leila Janah, a social entrepreneur who poured her energy into creating job opportunities for the world’s poorest communities, has died at 37,…
Continue Reading Lamar Alexander: Trump’s actions ‘improper’ but ‘long way’ from high crimes and misdemeanors
Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander said he believes Donald Trump acted improperly and crossed a line in the Ukraine scandal but said the…
Continue Reading Trump not expected to apologize or admit any wrongdoing after anticipated acquittal
With the question of witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial put to bed, President Donald Trump is eagerly anticipating his acquittal in the Senate…
Continue Reading Fotis Dulos is dead. But his attorney still wants to prove his innocence
Fotis Dulos, the Connecticut man accused of killing his estranged wife Jennifer Farber Dulos, was confirmed dead Thursday after an apparent suicide…
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Sofia Kenin wins first grand slam title after beating Garbine Muguruza in the Australian Open final
As a child, Sofia Kenin got to hang out with some of tennis’ greats. She could be on the way to becoming one herself. Kenin won her first grand…
Continue Reading Jabbawockeez dance crew mimics a viral video of a hawk neck
Like so many odd things on the internet, the hawk neck challenge began with a tweet. A compilation Twitter page posted a video of a hawk,…
Continue Reading Gobierno interino de Bolivia lamenta “descoordinación” entre Fiscalía y Policía por detención de 2 exfuncionarios de Evo Morales que contaban con salvoconductos y pretendían salir del país
(CNN Español) — El ministro de Gobierno de Bolivia, Arturo Murillo, lamentó que dos exfuncionarios de Evo Morales, que contaban con…
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Major US airlines expand flight cancellations to China and Hong Kong
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced more flight cancellations to China on Saturday as coronavirus cases rise rapidly. Delta said it will…
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Apple temporarily closes all 42 stores in China as coronavirus spreads
Apple is temporarily closing all of its stores in China because of the coronavirus outbreak. Apple’s website in China says that all 42 stores…
Continue Reading Americans went to the library more often than they went to the movies, poll finds
Who says libraries are dying? Last year, Americans visited the library more than they went to the movies, live sporting events, museums, concerts,…
Continue Reading 49ers general manager John Lynch meets … CNN sports producer John Lynch
San Francisco’s “Captain America” has reached the Super Bowl. And so have I. When I found out that I’d have the privilege of…
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