Investors fear US election won’t be decided for weeks — or even months
Investors are trying to figure out what’s ahead for the stock market — much of which will depend on who’s elected US president. But…
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Emmys 2020 winners list: See who took home an award
The Primetime Emmy Awards, which honor the best in television, were presented Sunday. See below for a list of nominees and winners. Outstanding lead…
Continue Reading Michael Lonsdale, actor who played Bond villain in ‘Moonraker,’ dies at 87
Michael Lonsdale, the British-French actor famous for playing one of James Bond’s most iconic villains, has died at 87. Lonsdale passed away on…
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Despite progress since July, most states are going backward with Covid-19 as doctors worry about ‘a very apocalyptic fall’
It’s the last day of summer, but doctors are already saying this will be a grueling fall unless everyone takes Covid-19 seriously. “We…
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CDC abruptly removes guidance about airborne coronavirus transmission, says update ‘was posted in error’
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday abruptly reverted to its previous guidance about how coronavirus is transmitted, removing…
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Americans think the UN is doing a good job. Japanese people disagree
As the United Nations turns 75, a majority of people in 14 developed nations approve of the international body’s work in eight key areas,…
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Dozens gather for second annual trash removal part
Click here for updates on this story DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA (WPMT) — Dozens of people donned gloves and grabbed trash bags…
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Trump says he will announce Supreme Court pick Friday or Saturday
President Donald Trump said on Monday he would unveil his selection to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by the end of the week after…
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Baltimore educators are tracking down students to fight low virtual attendance
Every week, community school site specialist Evan Murray calls Baltimore students at his school who are not logging on for classes. “If someone…
Continue Reading Thousands at an event with no masks
Click here for updates on this story WRIGHT CITY, MO (KMOV) — Images show a massive crowd in Warren County with little…
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CDC abruptly removes guidance about airborne virus transmission, says it ‘was posted in error’
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday abruptly reverted to its previous guidance about how coronavirus…
Continue Reading FAA investigating Moosic plane crash
Click here for updates on this story MOOSIC, PA (WNEP) — A federal aviation official on the scene of a plane crash in…
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in repose at the Supreme Court Wednesday and Thursday
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday so that members of the public can pay their respects,…
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Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall in Texas, brings dangerous flooding
HOUSTON, Texas — Tropical Storm Beta stalled out Tuesday along the Texas coast, flooding streets in Houston and Galveston hours after making…
Continue Reading Animal shelter now accepting volunteers
Click here for updates on this story LOWELL, AR (KFSM) — After halting volunteer operations earlier this year due to…
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NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is the new head football coach at Jackson State
“Prime Time” is back. Deion Sanders, the NFL Hall of Fame defensive back, is returning to the sidelines, this time as the head coach of…
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Former Trump national security adviser says withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and Germany is a mistake
President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser H.R. McMaster on Sunday said the withdrawal of US troops from places like Afghanistan…
Continue Reading ‘Filthy Rich’ is the kind of trashy soap that could win loyal converts
“Filthy Rich” is a bit of a Franken-soap, seemingly stitched together from pieces of other series. Yet it works, at least kind of, as a…
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U.K. medical experts raise nation’s Covid-19 alert level, say cases are rising ‘rapidly and probably exponentially’
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s chief medical officers have raised the nation’s official COVID-19 alert level, meaning the virus is in general…
Continue Reading Governor denies Metro’s request for additional COVID-19 funds
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday he would not be…
Continue Reading Black lives matter in children’s books, too. That’s why this couple started a non-profit
Krenice Roseman went birthday shopping for her niece in a Chicago-area bookstore two years ago. She was in a hurry, scanning book covers, but…
Continue Reading Harrisburg Univeristy’s esports championship team is the subject of new documentary
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — Members of the Harrisburg University of Science and…
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Photo gallery: UTEP victory over Abilene Christian
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP defeated Abilene Christian University 17-13 on Saturday at the Sun Bowl. Above is a slideshow looking back on the action…
Continue Reading Spring break eliminated at CCSU as part of COVID-19 plans
Click here for updates on this story NEW BRITAIN, CT (WFSB) — Central Connecticut State University said spring break…
Continue Reading Ahmaud Arbery’s mother says fundraising efforts exploit her son’s death
It’s been almost seven months since Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down while jogging in a residential community on the outskirts of Brunswick,…
Continue Reading A surfer lost his board in Hawaii. It reappeared in the Philippines, more than 5,000 miles away
A man who lost his surfboard in huge swells off Hawaii was amazed to discover it had been found in the Philippines — 5,200 miles away. Doug…
Continue Reading A North Carolina married couple together for over 50 years died minutes apart of Covid-19 while holding hands
A couple married for 48 years, and together for over 50, died of coronavirus only minutes apart holding hands. Johnny Lee Peoples, 67, and his wife…
Continue Reading Nikola founder Trevor Milton steps down as chairman in battle with short seller
Nikola founder Trevor Milton has stepped down as executive chairman after a short seller accused the hydrogen and electric truck startup of…
Continue Reading Mali’s transition committee names former defense minister Bah N’Daw to lead the West African nation to new elections.
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The head of Mali’s military junta said Monday he will serve as the vice president in a transitional government that is…
Continue Reading Invasive spotted lanternfly back in CT, state asks people to report sightings
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) — Connecticut scientists announced that an invasive bug has…
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