Body identified as that of missing 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell
The body of a child found in Tennessee last week has been identified as that of missing 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell, authorities said. “We have…
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Harvey Weinstein has been moved to Bellevue hospital because of chest pains
Just hours after he was sentenced to 23 years in prison, disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was transferred to Bellevue Hospital in New York due…
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A US Customs officer is charged with smuggling nearly 40 pounds of cocaine
Prosecutors say a US Customs and Border Protection officer accused of smuggling nearly 40 pounds of cocaine was caught when a police dog raised an…
Continue Reading Josie Harris, Floyd Mayweather’s ex-girlfriend, was found dead in a car outside her home
Josie Harris, the former girlfriend of Floyd Mayweather and the mother of three of his children, was found dead outside her home in Valencia,…
Continue Reading Charles Barkley is selling Olympic gold medal and NBA MVP award to build affordable housing in hometown
Most athletes would likely never entertain the thought of auctioning off an Olympic gold medal. Former NBA star Charles Barkley is doing just that…
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Death toll jumps to 37 as over 1,100 cases of coronavirus are now confirmed in U.S.
SEATTLE, Washington — The death toll from the new coronavirus has risen to at least 37 deaths. Seattle’s King County reported four new deaths…
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Dow plunges 1,400 points into bear market after selloff from coronavirus fears
NEW YORK, New York — Stocks tumbled again Wednesday as fears about the economic damage from the coronavirus intensified and investors questioned…
Continue Reading Raleigh erupts overnight as protesters converge on chief’s and governor’s homes following police shooting
A Raleigh police officer shot a man during a foot chase, spurring demonstrators to flock to the shooting scene, downtown government buildings and…
Continue Reading Players are pushing back after the abrupt cancellation of the Ivy League basketball tournament
The Ivy League may have decided to cancel its basketball tournaments amid coronavirus concerns, but the players were not letting it go down without a…
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World Health Organization declares coronavirus outbreak a pandemic
GENEVA, Switzerland — Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and inadequate government responses, the World Health Organization declared…
Continue Reading Pandemic, COVID-19 and all the coronavirus terms you need to know
News about the coronavirus moves so quickly, key definitions or phrases can sometimes pass you by. For instance, do you actually know what COVID-19…
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U.S. troops reported killed, wounded in rocket attack in Iraq
CAMP TAJI, Iraq — At least three people were killed, including two U.S. service members, in a rocket attack in Iraq, a U.S. official said…
Continue Reading Skull of smallest known dinosaur found preserved in 99-million year-old amber
The complete skull of a previously unknown species of bird-like dinosaur has been discovered trapped in a chunk of 99-million-year-old amber. Smaller…
Continue Reading Colorado will replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, the first paid state holiday recognizing a woman in the US
Colorado passed legislation Tuesday to replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day because bill sponsors say it doesn’t represent their community…
Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison after addressing his accusers in court
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday in a New York courtroom to 23 years in prison, the culmination of a case that fueled the global #MeToo…
Continue Reading Infowars’ Alex Jones arrested on DWI charge
Infowars founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested in Texas on a charge of driving while intoxicated, the Travis County Sheriff’s…
Continue Reading Police seize likely homemade sanitizer from a 7-Eleven after a young boy was allegedly burned by it
If you’ve purchased hand sanitizer without a recognizable label in recent days, watch out. The owner of a New Jersey 7-Eleven store has been…
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U.S. authorities make hundreds of arrests nationwide targeting violent Mexican drug cartel
LOS ANGELES, California — In the darkness, the team suits up quietly, putting on their helmets and tactical gear. Federal agents lug battering rams,…
Continue Reading Running for president in the time of coronavirus
A president who lives for the roar of the crowd may soon be on his lonesome. As the coronavirus upends routines in America, it’s now clear that…
Continue Reading No one can protect these Syrian kids from the bombs. This group is at least trying to give them the skills to cope
From a distance, there is an air of jubilation. The kids wave bright balloons and wiggle to a cheery tune. This could be any schoolyard, anywhere in…
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U.S. Supreme Court allows ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy to continue
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would allow the Trump administration to continue enforcing a policy that makes…
Continue Reading Footprints reveal that stegosaurs once stepped across Scotland
Millions of years ago, Scotland’s Isle of Skye was a subtropical lagoon and home to a “thriving community of dinosaurs,” according…
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Bernie Sanders says he’s moving ahead with his campaign despite disappointing primary results
BURLINGTON, Vermont — Bernie Sanders says he’s moving ahead with his Democratic presidential campaign and plans to appear at Sunday debate with…
Continue Reading Iron rain could be falling on this hot exoplanet
The discovery of planets outside of our solar system, called exoplanets, has revealed strange worlds never imagined in our corner of the universe.…
Continue Reading Here’s how the US health care system makes it harder to stop coronavirus
Everyone has gripes about the American health care system. But now that the US is facing a coronavirus pandemic, the flaws have far greater —…
Continue Reading There’s a new insect named for Lady Gaga, and it’s every bit as otherworldly as the pop diva
Meet the Mother Monster of the insect world. Her name is Kaikaia gaga (named for Lady Gaga, natch) and she’s every bit as otherworldly as the…
Continue Reading New York officials traced more than 50 coronavirus cases back to one attorney
In one small suburb on the outskirts of New York City, coronavirus cases jumped from one to more than 100 in less than 10 days. Now the state’s…
Continue Reading How March Madness is planning to combat the spread of coronavirus
March for college basketball fans means a month full of roaring crowds, dramatic upsets, buzzer beaters, blood, sweat and tears. But in the shadow of…
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Flu and coronavirus: Similar symptoms, different fears
Is it the flu, a cold or the new coronavirus? Patients and doctors alike are parsing signs of illness to figure out who needs what tests or care and…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for March 11: Biden, coronavirus, Russia, Mueller report, climate
Do you really have to eat breakfast? Despite the rise of trendy diets, scientists and nutritionists agree it’s still an important way to set…
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