Click here for updates on this story ROYALSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Intentionally setting the land on fire, helping it survive so life can thrive once again. It’s called a prescribed burn and it’s part of MassWildlife’s Habitat Management Program. “I look at it as painting with fire. If there is an artistry to managing wildlife
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Texas Republican Party chairman Allen West falsely suggested that Texas could secede from the United States and become an independent country, a CNN KFile review of his comments in recent months shows. In radio interviews after the 2020 presidential election, West suggested Texas could vote to again become a republic, as it was before joining
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WASHINGTON, DC — The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation of Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, citing reports of sexual and other misconduct by the Florida Republican. The deepening of the scrutiny of the congressman comes as Gaetz has retained two prominent New York attorneys while facing a Justice Department investigation into sex trafficking allegations
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A South Carolina community is reeling after a former NFL player killed five people — including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two young grandchildren — before killing himself, authorities said. Officers responding to a 911 call found Dr. Robert Lesslie, his wife Barbara and two of their grandchildren, ages 5 and 9, dead
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BRIGHTON, BOSTON (WBZ) — To drive a car in Massachusetts these days, you have to deal with a ton of regulations. And one of them is the annual inspection. But don’t try getting that done right now. On March 30, a malware attack targeted the computer system that
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Ford will keep several of its plants running through the summer in hopes of offsetting production delays caused by the global computer chip shortage. The move follows an announcement from the automaker about a new round of temporary factory closures starting next week. Most major automakers, including Ford, typically shut down production for several weeks
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(CNN) — La familia del artista de rap DMX emitió un comunicado el viernes en el que decía en parte: “Nos entristece profundamente anunciar hoy que nuestro ser querido, DMX, cuyo nombre de nacimiento es Earl Simmons, falleció a los 50 años en White Plains Hospital con su familia por su lado después de haber
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Approximately 45 students at Mayfield High School must quarantine for ten days after a student tested positive this week for Covid-19, a Las Cruces Public Schools official confirmed Friday. LCPS spokeswoman Kelly Jameson said the student tested positive earlier in the week, and as a result the entire class must
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Ping! It’s the email you’ve been dreading — your child may have been exposed to Covid-19 at school. How are you to cope with the next two weeks of quarantine and the fear that your child — or another member of the family — may fall ill? By being prepared, experts say. Here’s what you
Continue Reading The medical examiner who performed George Floyd’s autopsy has taken the stand in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker’s testimony could be crucial, as Baker ruled Floyd’s death last May a homicide and identified the cause as “cardiopulmonary arrest” that occurred during “law enforcement subdual,
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Lee Delaney, CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club, died unexpectedly on Thursday. He was 49. The warehouse chain shared the news in a release on Friday, noting that Delaney passed of “presumed natural causes.” “We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the passing of Lee Delaney,” said Christopher J. Baldwin, executive chairman of BJ’s board of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Hawaii (KITV) — A local developer with a history of building affordable homes announced his latest project that’s expected to be move-in ready by next year. Kihei Wailani Village on Maui will offer 81 residential condo units between two and four bedrooms to be sold with prices between
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A car being chased by Clay County deputies early Friday morning crashed into a Northland home’s garage, sending the driver to the hospital. The chase started around 3 a.m. and involved the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies chased the suspect to North Troost
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — A Michigan State Police helicopter helped troopers on the ground detain several individuals and illegally possessed firearms after multiple shots were fired in Flint. On Friday, April 2 at 11:30 p.m., Secure City Patrol troopers heard 20 gunshots while conducting a traffic stop. The
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — The Flint Police Department is investigating an assault involving a postal worker. The incident was caught on video and circulated on social media. It happened on April 8 when the postal employee was delivering mail in River Village Apartments, Flint Police said. “We are
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EL PASO, Texas — Del Valle’s ticket has been punched. The Conquistadores are headed to the final four of the 5A state soccer playoffs off knocking off Colleyville Heritage in the regional final. The final score in Friday’s match was 2-0. Del Valle would score a goal in the first half, and would then add
Continue Reading Crucial testimony in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin is expected Friday when the medical examiner who performed George Floyd’s autopsy takes the stand. Prosecutors intend to call Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker, who ruled Floyd’s death last May a homicide, identifying the cause as “cardiopulmonary arrest” that occurred during
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — Neighbors in a Scottsdale neighborhood say it looks like there’s a large fire behind their homes almost every day. But it’s not a fire – it’s a crematorium. The problem, according to residents, is the frequency of smoke has now become a health hazard,
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed a $7.4 billion general fund spending plan for the coming fiscal year that boosts state spending on public education, early childhood services, and business subsidies and incentives. The governor made no mention of vetoed provisions in a news release. A copy of the
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The Hollywood Bowl is coming back. The famed Hollywood Bowl amphitheater in Los Angeles announced on Friday it will be reopening this summer, more than one year after it closed its gates due to the coronavirus pandemic. The venue said it plans to reopen in May with a limited capacity audience of about 4,000 and
Continue Reading (CNN Business) — Cuando las puertas se abren en Blake Street Tavern todos los días, el propietario del negocio, Chris Fuselier, busca clientes y salsa de tomate en sobre. «Absolutamente», dice el dueño de restaurantes en Denver. «En retrospectiva, si me hubieras preguntado hace dieciocho meses si tendría preocupaciones sobre la escasez de la salsa
Continue Reading BOCA CHICA, Texas — For a few hours one recent Saturday, Jack Beyer stood on the roof of his Land Rover, watching as SpaceX employees toiled under a 160-foot-tall silver rocket prototype that towered like an otherworldly visitor over the otherwise barren landscape. Beyer, a Los Angeles-based photographer and contributor to the space news site
Continue Reading The Senate Leadership Fund will support Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski in her reelection campaign, setting up a clash between the Mitch McConnell-aligned group and GOP candidate Kelly Tshibaka, who has hired some advisers to former President Donald Trump. Trump plans to campaign against Murkowski after her vote to convict him in his second impeachment trial.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In their visit to a Las Cruces elementary school on Friday, leaders with the New Mexico Public Education Department praised the transition to in-person instruction at Las Cruces Public Schools. Deputy secretaries Tim Hand and Gwendolyn Perea Warniment visited Valley View Elementary, along with State Sen. William Soules, a democrat
Continue Reading In the wake of another series of mass shootings around the US, President Joe Biden announced several gun-control focused executive actions on Thursday. The actions include expanding background checks for certain types of guns, regulating stabilizing braces built for pistols, making new investments in intervention programs for violence-prone communities, and creating model “red flag” legislation
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — After a couple years of legal disputes over who is entitled to a stretch of land between Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, the debate continues as New Mexico’s Supreme Court has passed the decision onto Dona Ana County. This dispute arose after Santa Teresa filed for incorporation to become a
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Here’s a look at the life of Coretta Scott King, civil rights and peace activist. Personal Birth date: April 27, 1927 Death date: January 30, 2006 Birth place: Marion, Alabama Birth name: Coretta Scott Father: Obidiah Scott Mother: Bernice (McMurray) Scott Marriage: Martin Luther King Jr. (June 18, 1953-April 4, 1968, his death) Children: Bernice,
Continue Reading (CNN) — Este es un vistazo a la vida del príncipe Carlos, heredero al trono del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte. Personal Fecha de nacimiento: 14 de noviembre de 1948 Lugar de nacimiento: Palacio de Buckingham, Londres, Inglaterra Nombre de nacimiento: Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor Padre: príncipe Felipe, el duque
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FORT BLISS, Texas — The Fort Bliss migrant shelters are providing job opportunities for Borderland residents. Nearly 1,000 job openings of varying experience levels and competitive pay are available with federal contractors. “These 900 positions are very specific to the migrant shelter centers for children within Fort Bliss,” said Bianca Cervantes, a spokesperson for Workforce
Continue Reading DMX, a rapper known as much for his troubles as his music, has died, his family announced in a statement. He was 50. “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after
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