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Jackson State University president resigns on the heels of his arrest in a prostitution sting

February 10, 2020 2:41 PM CNN

The president of Jackson State University resigned Monday after he was arrested over the weekend in a prostitution sting at a Mississippi hotel.…

7th-grader shows mom disturbing note from bus driver asking to hang out and play with him

February 8, 2020 9:02 AM CNN

EDMOND, Oklahoma (KFOR ) — An Edmond mom says her son was sent home with an inappropriate note, written by his school bus driver. “Never in…

Jennifer King named as full-year coaching intern with the Washington Redskins

February 10, 2020 1:59 PM CNN

The Washington Redskins have named Jennifer King as a full-year coaching intern with the team. King will be joining head coach Ron Rivera’s…

White supremacist pleads guilty in Las Vegas bomb plot case

February 10, 2020 1:47 PM Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A self-described white supremacist pleaded guilty Monday in Las Vegas to collecting materials and planning to bomb a synagogue or…

Bahamas struggle to recover before the next hurricane season is upon them

February 10, 2020 1:44 PM CNN

There are signs of recovery in the Abaco Islands, five months after Hurricane Dorian decimated this part of the Bahamas. In Marsh Harbor, for…

Episcopal Diocese of Michigan ordains its first female and openly lesbian bishop

February 10, 2020 1:13 PM CNN

The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan on Saturday ordained and consecrated Dr. Bonnie Perry as its first female and openly lesbian bishop at a ceremony…

Louisiana man pleads guilty to setting fire to three black churches

February 10, 2020 1:09 PM CNN

The son of a Louisiana deputy pleaded guilty on Monday to setting fire to three black churches, according to federal prosecutors. Holden Matthews,…

Company withdraws application to mine near Okefenokee refuge

February 10, 2020 12:22 PM Associated Press

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A mining company has withdrawn its request for the federal government’s permission to dig up minerals near the vast…

Farmer discovers new Tyrannosaur species, one of the oldest of its kind ever found

February 10, 2020 12:03 PM CNN

Tyrannosaurus rex, the king of the dinosaurs, has gained a new family member. The fragments of a fossilized skull belonging to a previously unknown…

Kobe Bryant studied sharks and even dove with them. Now a great white is named after him

February 10, 2020 10:07 AM CNN

Shark experts have named a great white after basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who was apparently fascinated with the fearsome creatures. The…

Death penalty sought in Georgia case of 2 buried children

February 10, 2020 10:03 AM Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against four people charged with murder after two teenage siblings were found…

Angela Merkel’s succession plan is in tatters. Who runs Germany next is anyone’s guess

February 10, 2020 9:09 AM CNN

Angela Merkel’s grand transition plan has derailed after her handpicked successor, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, unexpectedly called it quits on…

Today in History

February 10, 2020 9:00 AM Associated Press

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2020. There are 317 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb.…

Wuhan coronavirus death toll tops 900 as China cautiously returns to work

February 10, 2020 8:30 AM CNN

Millions of people across China are heading back to work after the Lunar New Year break turned into an extended quarantine due to the Wuhan…

The Solar Orbiter mission has launched. It will give an unprecedented look at our sun

February 10, 2020 8:21 AM CNN

The Solar Orbiter launched from Cape Canaveral and began its journey to get a close, unprecedented look at our star. The mission, which is a joint…

New Solar Orbiter mission will give an unprecedented look at our sun

February 10, 2020 8:14 AM CNN

The Solar Orbiter launched from Cape Canaveral and began its journey to get a close, unprecedented look at our star. The mission, which is a joint…

Orson Bean, actor and guest on TV game shows, dies at 91

February 10, 2020 5:55 AM CNN

Orson Bean, a familiar face on TV game shows and series from Hollywood’s Golden Age to Netflix, was fatally struck by a car Friday evening…

Coronavirus kills 97 people in one day, while cruise ship cases almost double

February 10, 2020 5:45 AM CNN

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5 things to know for February 10: Oscars, coronavirus, 2020 Dems, White House, Thailand

February 10, 2020 4:23 AM CNN

It’s been 160 years since West Virginia seceded from Virginia, but some West Virginia Republicans want more counties to pull a…

Asia stocks decline amid warnings China virus still a threat

February 10, 2020 3:11 AM Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets slid Monday after China reported an uptick in new virus cases and analysts warned optimism the disease is under…

Florida man accused of attacking a police officer was arrested after a standoff

February 10, 2020 2:46 AM CNN

A Florida man is in custody after attacking a police officer and then leading authorities on a high-speed chase, according to a news release from…

Maryland detectives shot during chase released from hospital

February 10, 2020 12:43 AM Associated Press

BALTIMORE (AP) — Two police detectives in Maryland who were shot and wounded by a homicide suspect have been released from the hospital. Anne…

A 16-year-old boy broke up a bullying incident. Days later, police say he was fatally shot by one of the boys involved

February 9, 2020 11:08 PM CNN

A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed days after he broke up a fight involving the shooting suspect, authorities say. The teenager was shot in…

Oscars 2020 recap: ‘Parasite’ wins Best Picture & Director, Phoenix & Zellweger are Best Actor & Actress; Pitt & Dern get 1st acting Oscars

February 9, 2020 9:43 PM Associated Press, ABC News, CNN

HOLLYWOOD, California — The red carpet was rolled out Sunday for the biggest night in the movie industry. Here are the top winners from the evening:…

4 New Jersey JV basketball players attacked their coach, official says

February 9, 2020 9:54 PM CNN

Four junior varsity basketball players have been suspended from school after they were accused of attacking their coach, a New Jersey official…

An Oregon woman told neighbors she wanted to wait out the floods. She was found dead days later

February 9, 2020 9:39 PM CNN

An Oregon woman told neighbors she wanted to stay at her home Thursday despite heavy flooding in the area. Days later her body was found near the…

The man who shot at police officers in New York says he did so because he hates cops, official says

February 9, 2020 9:03 PM CNN

The man who shot at two New York Police Department officers Saturday and then opened fire inside a precinct Sunday told investigators he did so…

3 men and 1 woman are dead in a small jet crash in Georgia, officials says

February 9, 2020 6:09 PM CNN

The bodies of three men and one woman were recovered Sunday from the scene of a small plane crash in Georgia, according to Gordon County Deputy…

Wuhan coronavirus kills 97 more people in one day as death toll tops SARS

February 9, 2020 5:44 PM CNN

The Wuhan coronavirus claimed 97 more lives Sunday in China, authorities there said, bringing the global death toll to at least 910. Authorities on…

Chen Qiushi spoke out about the Wuhan virus. Now his family and friends fear he’s been silenced

February 9, 2020 5:38 PM CNN

As people across China mourned the death of a whistleblower doctor in an almost unprecedented outpouring of grief and anger on Thursday, little did…