Pit bull rescued from a dog fighting ring gets a job on the police force
Nibbles the pit bull has gone from the victim of a crime to the one stopping it. The pup was rescued from a pit bull fighting ring in Canada by the…
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A former California doctor is extradited from Israel after $50 million cosmetic surgery scam
A former Southern California doctor is back in the US from Israel to serve his sentence for a $50 million plastic surgery insurance scam, the…
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A lot has changed since China’s SARS outbreak 17 years ago. But some things haven’t
In 2003, panic was setting in. The fatal severe respiratory syndrome (SARS) — which first appeared in southern China — had spread across…
Continue Reading 300 feet of pizza, one great cause: All the Good Stuff that happened this week
What do you say to a friend who’s having a really rough time? Sometimes their sadness can be solved with a big glass of wine and a funny movie,…
Continue Reading The former warden of the prison where Jeffrey Epstein died has a new job at another federal penitentiary
The former warden of the New York prison where Jeffrey Epstein died last year is getting a new job at another federal penitentiary as federal…
Continue Reading Coronavirus death toll in China hits 41 as medical staff struggle to cope
Fifteen more people have been confirmed dead in Hubei province from a deadly new coronavirus, according to the provincial health authority, raising…
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Teens rang a man’s doorbell as a prank. Then he rammed their car, killing 3 of them, authorities say
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California — The California man accused of intentionally driving his car into another car, killing three teen boys, did so in…
Continue Reading China is a massive headache for Europe
Europe has a China problem. Late last week, news broke that three people were being investigated by German prosecutors on suspicion of involvement in…
Continue Reading A Ball State University professor called the police on a student after he refused to move seats
Waiting for a friend at Starbucks. Working out. Moving into a new apartment. Eating lunch. These are some of the mundane activities done by black…
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Central American migrants crossing into Mexico face violent clashes with military; U.S. pushes enforcement efforts
FRONTERA HIDALGO, Mexico — Violent clashes have broken out in Mexico between migrants and military forces after a caravan headed north from Central…
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Dems wrap up their impeachment case, hand Senate floor to Trump’s lawyers
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House managers on Friday wrapped up three days of opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald…
Continue Reading NYPD officer and his fiancée charged with death of his 8-year-old son
A New York transit police officer and his fiancée were arrested Friday and charged with murder in connection with the death of the officer’s…
Continue Reading Seattle police arrest 1 in fatal downtown shooting, search for 2 more suspects
One suspect has been arrested in downtown Seattle’s deadly shooting, and police are looking for two, the mayor said Thursday. “Both men…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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