Juror in Harvey Weinstein case says she hopes Annabella Sciorra, others get closure
One of the jurors in the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault and rape case told “Inside Edition” that one of the trial’s key witnesses…
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NYC Parks Department launches effort to rescue duck with plastic stuck on its beak
In New York City’s Central Park, no duck gets left behind. The city parks department is looking for a duck with a plastic ring wrapped around…
Continue Reading Huge numbers of ticks are wreaking havoc on the moose population in Vermont
A “dramatic increase” in winter ticks affecting moose in Vermont has officials proposing a moose hunt to lessen the impact of the…
Continue Reading Syrian school and hospital attacks kill at least 21 people, aid group says
At least 21 civilians, including nine children and three teachers, were killed when 10 schools and a hospital were hit by “airstrikes and…
Continue Reading Investigation finds decades of abuse at American School for the Deaf
Allegations of sexual and/or physical abuse leveled against nine former employees at the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, Connecticut,…
Continue Reading What’s next for Harvey Weinstein and his accusers
Harvey Weinstein was convicted on two counts in his New York City trial Monday after seven weeks of proceedings. A jury deliberated over 26 hours…
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A 92-year-old World War II veteran received his medals more than 70 years after the war
A 92-year-old veteran finally got the medals he deserved decades after serving in World War II. Thomas Simpson, who served in the Navy, said he was…
Continue Reading See the moon from the perspective of Apollo 13’s astronauts
Have you ever wanted to see what the Apollo 13 astronauts saw? NASA’s got you covered. The space agency on Monday released a video of the moon…
Continue Reading A Michigan high schooler wanted to write a paper supporting same-sex marriage. Her mother says the teacher refused
The mother of a Michigan high school student with same-sex parents alleges her daughter’s English teacher infringed on her freedom of speech…
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Dow closes down over 800 points day after 1,000-point loss
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks slumped again on Wall Street Tuesday, piling on losses a day after the market’s biggest drop in two years as fears spread that…
Continue Reading Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg finally met, and the two activists were fast friends
The two young women took a brief pause from advocating for the environment and human rights to meet for the very first time. To no one’s…
Continue Reading Iranian women’s rights activist: ‘Don’t wait for anyone to hand you your rights’
She may just have won the Geneva Summit 2020 International Women’s Prize but Iranian activist Shaparak Shajarizadeh says she can’t feel…
Continue Reading Meet the veterinarian walking around the streets of California and treating homeless peoples’ animals for free
When Kwane Stewart first decided to become a veterinarian, he had no idea his job would become less about the animals he treats and more about the…
Continue Reading Strangers jumped into a Florida canal to rescue a woman from her sinking car
Molly Pedrone doesn’t remember crashing her white Kia Soul into a Boca Raton canal or being pulled from the sinking vehicle by bystanders who…
Continue Reading Julian Assange’s lawyers say he tried to warn the US government about release of sensitive files. He was told to call back
Julian Assange tried to warn the US government that sensitive documents were to be leaked “imminently,” but was told to call back in a…
Continue Reading Tom Brady calls Kobe Bryant a superhero in emotional tribute
A day after Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s memorial service, Tom Brady took to social media to reflect on the basketball star’s impact, writing…
Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein is still hospitalized. Here’s what his attorneys say about his chronic health issues
Newly convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein was supposed to be locked up on Rikers Island by now. Instead, the former movie mogul is in a Manhattan…
Continue Reading 2011 Japan Earthquake – Tsunami Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March of 2011. March 11, 2011 – At 2:46 p.m., a 9.1 magnitude earthquake…
Continue Reading Syracuse University asks Loretta Lynch to review their Department of Public Safety following response to student protests over racist incidents
Former United States Attorney General Loretta Lynch has been hired to review Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety at the…
Continue Reading Putin must be loving Washington’s meltdown over Russian election interference
Forgive Vladimir Putin a wry smile. Just one report that Russia is meddling again in US elections has pitched Washington into a meltdown that will…
Continue Reading 60 years later, Fidel Castro could loom over another US election
Fidel Castro is back. From beyond the grave, the socialist icon who faced down Uncle Sam for 50 years is casting his spell over yet another US…
Continue Reading Ancient humans lived through a massive volcanic eruption 74,000 years ago
About 74,000 years ago, Sumatra’s Mount Toba experienced a super-eruption — an event scientists suspect was large enough to wipe out a…
Continue Reading Carolina Hurricanes’ 42-year-old emergency backup goalie credits nerves and years of preparation for win
After emerging victorious in his National Hockey League debut for the Carolina Hurricanes, 42-year-old emergency backup goalie David Ayres has become…
Continue Reading The Black Mamba may be gone but the mentality that made him a legend lives on
Kobe Bryant was a happy man in his basketball retirement. He rarely attended Lakers games, focusing instead on his wife and four daughters, his…
Continue Reading A ‘wayward’ sea lion found wandering miles from the water in Washington needed a little rescuing
Deputies in Washington state had an unusual road hazard call on Sunday — a 500-pound sea lion. The massive mammal was spotted in Cowlitz…
Continue Reading Someone shot a bald eagle in Oklahoma. Veterinarians saved it but it may never fly again
Someone shot a bald eagle and then left it for dead. It’ll survive, but may never fly again. The mature eagle was found suffering of a gunshot…
Continue Reading Senegal launches wind power plant as part of its commitment to renewable energy
As part of its plan to push for more renewable energy, Senegal inaugurated what it describes as West Africa’s largest wind power plant on…
Continue Reading A wrongfully convicted man who spent 23 years in prison will receive $1.5 million from the state of Kansas
Lamonte McIntyre spent 23 years behind bars for a double murder he didn’t commit. On Monday, he was awarded $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit…
Continue Reading Sabrina Ionescu makes history just hours after speaking at the memorial for Kobe and Gianna Bryant
Sabrina Ionescu delivered yet another masterful performance. This time, it was one for the NCAA record books — and coming on an emotional day.…
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