A priest fired holy water through a squirt gun at his congregants. Weeks later, he’s gone viral
Father Timothy Pelc thought he would have a little fun on Easter — and observe social distancing, of course — by using a plastic squirt…
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Rabbits are facing a deadly virus of their own
A deadly virus is threatening to wipe out entire populations across multiple states. At risk are North America’s rabbits. It’s a strain…
Continue Reading A high school’s band directors went to each of their graduating seniors’ homes to play their fight song one last time
When graduating seniors and band students at a Texas high school found out their senior concert was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, they…
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Ex drug cartel hitman ‘El Chino Antrax’ killed in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — A former top enforcer for Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel who spent time in a U.S. prison has been identified as one of three…
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Trump says he’s taking unproven malaria drug in case he gets virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the coronavirus, even though…
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US coronavirus death toll passes 90,000 but influential model lowers its prediction
A key coronavirus model has revised its death projection for the United States slightly downward, now forecasting that 143,360 people will die by…
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A California animal sanctuary sent two planes to Iowa to rescue 1,000 chickens that were going to be euthanized
A California animal sanctuary said it rescued 1,000 hens that were going to be euthanized from a struggling Iowa egg farm this weekend. The farm,…
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Canadian Snowbirds operation meant to uplift residents’ spirits ended in a deadly crash in British Columbia
A flight by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds over British Columbia — part of a weekslong operation aimed at uplifting Canadians’ spirits and…
Continue Reading University of Kentucky fires cheerleading coaches after hazing and nudity investigation
The University of Kentucky fired its entire cheerleading coaching staff after an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct, including hazing,…
Continue Reading Texas governor reopens more businesses and schools days after highest jump in Covid-19 cases in the state
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced sweeping reopenings in the state, from child care centers to bars, bowling alleys, rodeos and bingo centers, just…
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As states relax more rules, US coronavirus death toll passes 90,000
A new week brings new freedoms to those who have hunkered down under stay-at-home orders. It also has brought another somber milestone. Across the…
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Husband of missing Colorado woman says he’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to bring wife back
As the search continues for Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado woman who vanished on Mother’s Day, her husband posted an emotional plea on Facebook…
Continue Reading Husband of missing Colorado woman says he’ll do ‘whatever it takes’ to bring wife back
As the search continues for Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado woman who vanished on Mother’s Day, her husband posted an emotional plea on Facebook…
Continue Reading Surveillance videos show multiple people had trespassed at the home Ahmaud Arbery visited. He was the only one killed
Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020. Cell phone video of the fatal interaction soon surfaced…
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Surveillance videos show multiple people had trespassed at the home Ahmaud Arbery visited. He was the only one killed
Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020. Cell phone video of the fatal interaction soon surfaced…
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Navajo Nation surpasses New York state for the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the US
The Navajo Nation has surpassed New York and New Jersey for the highest per-capita coronavirus infection rate in the US — another sign of…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation surpasses New York state for the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the US
The Navajo Nation has surpassed New York and New Jersey for the highest per-capita coronavirus infection rate in the US — another sign of…
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As virus infections still climb in Juarez, Chihuahua’s governor resists push to reopen
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — There were no new coronavirus deaths reported Monday in the city of Juarez, with the death count holding at 158, however…
Continue Reading AP test organizers make changes after some students couldn’t submit their tests
The College Board says it’s taking steps to avoid a repeat of the problems that are forcing thousands of high school students to retake their…
Continue Reading NASA’s new Artemis Accords govern how we cooperatively and safely explore the moon and Mars
Our solar system is vast, but this corner of the galaxy is getting a little more crowded these days as different countries, space agencies and…
Continue Reading 13 people wounded in shooting at a memorial for slain Louisiana man
Thirteen people were wounded in a shooting during a large memorial gathering for a slain Louisiana man, police said. Bogalusa police received…
Continue Reading A man who wore a watermelon on his head while stealing from a convenience store has been arrested
A pair of melon heads — yes, actual people with watermelons on their heads — caused quite a stir after they used watermelons as face…
Continue Reading High school students who took AP exams online may have to retake them because of a glitch
High school students who took Advanced Placement exams online this week may have to do it again next month because of a technical glitch. Since the…
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States relax more rules, but some could return to stay-at-home orders if coronavirus cases surge
A new week brings new freedoms to those who have hunkered down under stay-at-home orders. But if the coronavirus pandemic gets much worse, some…
Continue Reading The University of South Carolina has canceled fall break and will end in-person classes early
The University of South Carolina is making changes to its fall semester in preparation for the likelihood that Covid-19 cases surge during cold and…
Continue Reading Scientists create video game to unlock how flies navigate
Scientists have created a virtual reality video game to better understand how flying insects navigate the world. More than 80% of all (multicellular)…
Continue Reading Massachusetts and Connecticut become the final states to begin reopening
Massachusetts and Connecticut are set to partially reopen this week after prolonged coronavirus shutdowns, the final states to begin to do so.…
Continue Reading What is Victoria Day?
Victoria Day will be celebrated across Canada on Monday, May 18. The holiday began as a celebration to honor Queen Victoria, who ruled Great Britain…
Continue Reading Observing Ramadan alone during the pandemic taught me to be grateful for what I have while I still have it
Before the pandemic, I knew exactly how I would spend Ramadan. I would avoid food, water and swearing — which I unfortunately do often —…
Continue Reading Thinking of making a big change in your life? You’ll be happier if you go for it, a new study says
Facing a difficult life decision? Go against the status quo — you’ll be happier in the long run. That’s the conclusion reached by…
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