NYPD officer charged in the death of his 8-year-old son
CENTER MORICHES, N.Y. — A New York Police Department officer and his fiancee left the officer’s 8-year-old son in a garage overnight in…
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Second Arizona group agrees to stop yelling at churches helping immigrants
An Arizona group that was accused of harassing and intimidating churches and pastors helping immigrants has agreed to stop their actions and pay…
Continue Reading Deradicalization camps for Kashmiris? That’s just absurd, experts say
When one of India’s top generals suggested Kashmiris should be sent to terrorism “deradicalization camps,” it sparked alarm and…
Continue Reading World Bank to consider giving Tanzania $500 million education loan despite ban on pregnant schoolgirls
A multi-million dollar World Bank education loan to Tanzania is back on the table for possible approval next week after it was pulled over a year ago…
Continue Reading French health officials confirm three cases of Wuhan coronavirus, the first in Europe
Three cases of Wuhan coronavirus have been identified in France, the Health Ministry announced Friday. They are the first European cases of the newly…
Continue Reading It’s NHL All-Star Weekend! Here’s how to watch
The NHL season is skating by quickly. It’s already All-Star Weekend. Hockey fans can look forward to two main events, the All-Star Skills…
Continue Reading A teen is trying to get the Super Bowl to be moved to Saturday. His petition has received thousands of signatures
A teen in New York doesn’t think having the Super Bowl on Sundays is practical, so he’s trying to change it. Football fans must stay up…
Continue Reading Jameson announces limited-edition Jameson Cold Brew
We already knew coffee and liquor are a popular combination. There’s the classic White Russian cocktail, the sweet Irish coffee typically made…
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An Alabama teen is accused of killing his mother and twin 13-year-old brothers before going to school
MUNFORD, Alabama — An Alabama teenager has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother and twin 13-year-old brothers. The victims —…
Continue Reading A pharmaceutical company founder is sentenced to more than 5 years in opioid bribery case
The founder of pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics has been sentenced to 5 years and 5 months in prison for overseeing a scheme to bribe…
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Ledell Lee was executed in Arkansas in 2017. A new lawsuit says he was innocent
Ledell Lee was likely innocent when Arkansas executed him in April 2017, says a lawsuit that calls on authorities to release evidence that could…
Continue Reading Naval Station Great Lakes was put on lockdown after an employee made an ‘unauthorized entry’
Naval Station Great Lakes in Illinois was put on lockdown Friday morning after an employee on made an “unauthorized entry” on the base,…
Continue Reading A Virginia police officer was killed when a car dragged her during a traffic stop
A police officer in Newport News, Virginia, died after a car drove away during a traffic stop and dragged her, police said. Officer Katie Thyne and…
Continue Reading US border officers were told to stop Iran-born travelers, officer says
US border officers working at Canadian border crossings were directed to stop travelers of Iranian descent for questioning following the killing of…
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Career official Rodney Scott named Border Patrol chief as Provost leaves her post
WASHINGTON, DC — Rodney Scott, a 27-year veteran of the U.S. Border Patrol, has been tapped as the next leader for the border security agency,…
Continue Reading Researchers make surprising discovery in one of the universe’s oldest stars
It’s one of the oldest known stars in the universe and it’s been hiding a surprise, according to new research. The primitive star is…
Continue Reading ‘Sopranos’ actress testified that Harvey Weinstein raped her. An expert witness shed light on why sexual assault victims stay quiet for years
The trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein continued Friday with the prosecution calling Dr. Barbara Ziv, who shared expert testimony about…
Continue Reading Antonio Brown released on bond after turning himself in on burglary and battery charges
Former NFL player Antonio Brown posted bond and left jail Friday, hours after surrendering to the Broward County Jail on charges related to an…
Continue Reading Hadden abuse accusers call for New York district attorney’s resignation
A group of women who allege they were abused by disgraced OB-GYN Robert Hadden called for the resignation of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance…
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Mother dog seen pulling crate of puppies after being abandoned
MCINTOSH COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — The McIntosh County Animal Services will soon have a mother dog and her four puppies available for adoption…
Continue Reading Eli Manning announces retirement from the NFL in an emotional press conference
After 16 years, Eli Manning, 39, is hanging up his cleats and retiring from the NFL. The longtime New York Giants quarterback was selected with the…
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Mexico sees rise in gangs, vigilantes recruiting children
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — One day after a vigilante group revealed that it was using children as young as 8 as “recruits” for armed defense…
Continue Reading A rookie firefighter delivers a baby — on his first day, on his very first call
A firefighter in Yonkers, New York, had an exciting first night on the job when he delivered a woman’s baby girl. Probationary firefighter…
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34 U.S. service members have traumatic brain injuries after Iranian strike
WASHINGTON, DC — The Pentagon said Friday that 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries suffered in this month’s Iranian…
Continue Reading Scottish scientists use radioactive isotopes from old nuclear tests to find counterfeit whisky. More than 40 percent of what they tested is fake
A group of scientists turned sleuths in Scotland who developed a way to test the age of Scotch whisky have found that a lot of the vintage spirits…
Continue Reading Six people killed in shooting in southwestern Germany
Six people have been killed and two are in serious condition following a shooting in southwestern Germany on Friday, police said, adding that the…
Continue Reading CDC confirms second U.S. Wuhan coronavirus case
CHICAGO, Illinois — A second case of Wuhan coronavirus in the United States has been identified in Chicago, the US Centers for Disease Control…
Continue Reading African Americans are disproportionately more likely to experience homelessness, a government report finds
African Americans are still disproportionately more likely to experience homelessness than people of other races, a government report finds. Of the…
Continue Reading Some Mount Vesuvius victims suffered slowly and one victim’s brain turned to glass, new research says
The remains of those who became trapped by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius tell a story of tragic suffering, according to a new analysis of their…
Continue Reading Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, another first in space
The first batch of cookies in space have been baked in a zero-gravity oven, but the astronaut bakers didn’t even get to try them. Instead,…
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