Horse named after Breonna Taylor wins Churchill Downs race ahead of Kentucky Derby
A horse named after slain Louisville woman Breonna Taylor ran its way into the winner’s circle on Thursday in a Derby Week race at Churchill…
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A woman was found dead after an apparent bear attack in Colorado
A 39-year-old woman was found dead Friday night after an apparent bear attack in southern Colorado, according to a Colorado Parks and Wildlife news…
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Mambacita apparel line honoring Kobe Bryant’s late daughter sells out in less than a day
Kobe Bryant’s late daughter Gianna’s new Mambacita apparel line went on sale Saturday on what would have been the teen basketball…
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Government pandemic watchdog warns of ‘reduced oversight’ for pandemic relief programs
The Treasury Department’s special inspector general for pandemic recovery is warning of “reduced oversight” of two Covid relief…
Continue Reading Washington Post corrects report that Giuliani was warned he was target of Russian influence campaign
The FBI in late 2019 knew Rudy Giuliani was the target of a Russian influence operation intended to damage now-President Joe Biden in the 2020…
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What you need to know before the J&J vaccines are distributed in Canada
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Canada welcomed the newest vaccine to its supply…
Continue Reading Guidance for what Canadians can, and can’t do after vaccines coming ‘shortly’: Hajdu
Click here for updates on this story OTTAWA, Ont. (CTV Network) — OTTAWA — Canadians will “shortly” receive…
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Olympia Dukakis, actress of stage and screen and Oscar winner for ‘Moonstruck,’ dies at 89
NEW YORK, NY — Olympia Dukakis, the veteran stage and screen actress whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar as Cher’s mother in…
Continue Reading Harris to chair the National Space Council
The Biden administration will maintain the National Space Council and Vice President Kamala Harris will chair it, according to senior administration…
Continue Reading US adds Yangtze sturgeon fish to endangered species list
The United States has placed a new fish on its foreign endangered species list. The US Fish and Wildlife Service determined the Yangtze sturgeon…
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No new El Paso virus deaths; officials still urge vaccination
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials said there were no new Covid-19 deaths to report on Saturday, leaving the cumulative number of…
Continue Reading Former teacher accused of sending sexually charged texts to former student
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — William Gardner is charged with transmitting obscene…
Continue Reading Veteran donating fishing charter in online auction; every bid helps injured service members across country
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — It’s been 10 years since Marine Corps veteran Johnny…
Continue Reading More than 2 dozen SUVs at a car dealership hit by catalytic converter thieves
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The hunt is on for thieves who hit a local car dealership…
Continue Reading Post office halts delivery to neighborhood, blaming dogs chasing after mail truck
Click here for updates on this story THEODORE, Alabama (WALA) — A Mobile County post office has halted its delivery…
Continue Reading Special education teacher shortage worries educators
Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — A shortage of special education teachers in Michigan is growing…
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Republican state lawmakers look to empower partisan poll watchers, setting off alarms about potential voter intimidation
Voting rights activists are sounding alarms about Republican efforts in key states to empower partisan poll watchers and expand voter challenges…
Continue Reading State trooper charged after unborn child died in crash
Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — A state trooper accused of causing a crash that killed an unborn…
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Dos personas fallecieron el viernes en disturbios en Cali, según el alcalde de la ciudad
(CNN Español) — El alcalde de Cali, Colombia, Jorge Iván Ospina, informó este sábado en la cuenta de Facebook de la alcaldía que dos personas…
Continue Reading NASCAR race car makes pit stop at park for a cause
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A NASCAR race car made a pit stop in Hartford on…
Continue Reading Baby great horned owlet blown from nest
Click here for updates on this story WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — An owlet was blown from its nest in West…
Continue Reading Progressive House members reflect on wins and losses in Biden’s first 100 days
Progressives in the House were apprehensive when Joe Biden stepped into office — the President was an unabashedly moderate Democrat and ready…
Continue Reading Father of 2 dies following shooting outside barbershop, suspect sought
Click here for updates on this story DECATUR, Georgia (WGCL) — Family and friends are morning the death of a man they…
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City of El Paso opens vaccine ‘pop-ups’ to get more shots in arms
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials opened two vaccine “pop-up” clinics Saturday to help vaccinate people that have yet to get their first…
Continue Reading Trump allies worry Giuliani raid sent ‘strong message’ to ex-President’s inner circle
A Wednesday raid by federal agents of an apartment and office belonging to former New York City mayor and one-time Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani…
Continue Reading Family, friends rally in honor of Riley Howell, push for gun violence prevention
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Friday, April 30, marks two years since…
Continue Reading Ice Age fossil find turns Las Vegas couple’s new pool into a dig site
Workers building a new swimming pool for a Las Vegas couple got a bit of a shock when they dug up a set of bones that are believed to date back to…
Continue Reading Red Cross to honor 2 women who help mountain veterans, loved ones in hospice care
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Charles George VA Medical Center serves…
Continue Reading Rep. Cheri Bustos, former House Democratic campaign chief, will not run in 2022
Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos will not run for reelection in 2022 after a decade in office and disappointing Democrats in her 2020 performance as the…
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