Becoming a mother inspired Allyson Felix to fight for ‘voiceless’
US sprinter Allyson Felix wasn’t always comfortable speaking out. That changed when she gave birth to her daughter in 2018. “My daughter…
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SpongeBob Squarepants gay? Nickelodeon just reinforced that theory
There has long been debate about the sexuality of SpongeBob Squarepants and some are taking a Nickelodeon tweet as his coming out. The network…
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StormTRACK Weather: Monsoon season begins, rain chances through Wednesday
Monday’s forecast looks a lot like what we experienced Sunday. This afternoon we will see a few showers and thunderstorms across the region, expect…
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Protesters have occupied part of Seattle’s Capitol Hill for a week. Here’s what it’s like inside
Barricades and street graffiti mark the entrance to what’s known as Seattle’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, which protesters have…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for June 15: Rayshard Brooks, policing, coronavirus, economy, China
The Atlantic hurricane season just started and it’s already breaking records. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On…
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Young Americans are having less sex than ever
Young Americans are having less sex — and they can’t even blame the coronavirus pandemic for this one. Sexual inactivity increased among…
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Would Serena Williams play US Open without daughter? Her coach doubts it
Serena Williams’ decision of whether or not to play at the US Open — if it is held — may come down to family. It’s yet…
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With online learning, class bullies fade to the background
When she was in brick-and-mortar school, many girls, and some boys, taunted Angelina Fusco. Her “friends,” as she thought of them, told…
Continue Reading New video from a witness shows Tulsa Police arresting teens for ‘jaywalking’
New video recorded by a Tulsa resident and obtained by CNN shows the arrest of two teens for “jaywalking” in a North Tulsa neighborhood…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s death has inspired a new generation of protest songs
In 1939, Billie Holiday released “Strange Fruit,” a powerful protest song that stunned listeners with its horrifying depiction of black…
Continue Reading ‘The cross is a little lighter today’
The protests sweeping the US after George Floyd’s death have brought echoes of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, when activists…
Continue Reading Do masks mask our emotions? Not necessarily, says one expert
The United Kingdom is the latest in a long list of countries to make mask wearing mandatory to slow down the spread of Covid-19, with face coverings…
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Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput found dead in his Mumbai home
Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence on Sunday, according to a statement from Mumbai police. He was 34. Mumbai…
Continue Reading Former Florida data official creates her own Covid-19 site that shows more cases than state reports
The data official behind Florida’s Covid-19 dashboard says she has launched her own dashboard after being removed from the state’s…
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Officer shot, wounded in ‘hail of gunfire’ in northeast El Paso; suspected gunman jailed
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso police officer was shot and wounded early Monday morning in what authorities described as a “hail of gunfire” after he…
Continue Reading Three US Navy aircraft carriers are patrolling the Pacific Ocean at the same time. And China’s not happy
The deployment of three 100,000-ton US Navy aircraft carriers to the Pacific Ocean for the first time in years has drawn swift reaction from China,…
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Berger a winner at Colonial, and PGA Tour feels like it, too
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The PGA Tour spent two months learning about the COVID-19 pandemic and trying to develop a safe plan to return, followed…
Continue Reading A safe return for golf as Berger wins Colonial in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The PGA Tour completed a safe and successful return to competition, and so did Daniel Berger. He made a 10-foot birdie…
Continue Reading Hong Kong Disneyland, closed for five months due to Covid-19, is ready to reopen
On June 18, Hong Kong Disneyland will become the world’s second Disney park to reopen. One of the smallest Disney theme parks, it closed on…
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Summer camp with horses opens Monday for Borderland children
EL PASO, Texas — The Horses Unlimited Rescue and Education Center is holding a summer camp for local kids on Monday. The center works with the El…
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‘We’re not going to tolerate racism:’ Motorcyclists ride through El Paso with message of unity
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club rallied dozens of motorcyclists for a ‘ride for justice’ through downtown, hoping to…
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Vandals target predominantly Black church in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Parishioners at Destiny Family Christian Center in northeast El Paso found vandals had broken glass by throwing rocks through the…
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Firefighters contain recycling plant fire in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A fire burned Sunday night at a recycling plant in northeast El Paso. The blaze in the 9400 block of Railroad was battled by 26…
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Rayshard Brooks’ final moments were caught on video. Here’s what the footage shows
The death of Rayshard Brooks at the hands of a white Atlanta police officer has already resulted in a litany of consequences for the city. Brooks’…
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Barn fire kills dozens of cows in Pennsylvania
Click here for updates on this story TROY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Fire crews responded to a large barn fire on Porter…
Continue Reading Brands pledge to introduce darker shades of clothing after dancers petitioned for more skin-inclusive dancewear
Dancewear companies around the world are pledging to introduce different shades of skin-colored clothing after dancers demanded greater…
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More virus cases, but no Doña Ana County deaths after deadliest week; state readies further re-openings
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico recorded 104 new coronavirus cases Sunday, including 13 additional infections in Doña Ana County and 14 more…
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