John Andretti, NASCAR driver and nephew of Mario Andretti, dies from colon cancer
NASCAR driver John Andretti, a nephew of racing legend Mario Andretti, has died from colon cancer, according to a tweet from Andretti Autosport. John…
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Portion of U.S. border wall in California falls over in high winds and lands on Mexican side
CALEXICO, California —Newly installed panels from the U.S. border wall fell over in high winds this week, landing on trees on the Mexican side of…
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The NBA will honor Kobe Bryant with a new NBA All-Star Game format
The NBA will honor the life of Kobe Bryant by changing the format of its 2020 All-Star Game in Chicago. The new format is set up to maximize money…
Continue Reading Global fears spread over coronavirus
The World Health Organization has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, after an emergency…
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A right whale is entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Massachusetts and experts are worried it may drown
A right whale is entangled in fishing gear near Nantucket Island in Massachusetts, and officials haven’t been able to coordinate a response due…
Continue Reading German nurse accused of poisoning five premature babies with morphine
German police and prosecutors are questioning a nurse accused of poisoning five premature babies with morphine at a hospital. Five premature babies…
Continue Reading A California couple used a lawn mower and GPS to create this giant grass mural of Kobe Bryant
Tributes and murals of the late Kobe Bryant have been popping up all around the world. But one created by a California couple can only be seen from…
Continue Reading World Health Organization declares coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international…
Continue Reading Family fondly recalls father fatally shot in Maryland police car amid call for more scrutiny of officer
Howard Green was daughter Brenda Green’s best friend and protector; he called her every morning to wish her a good day and every evening to bid…
Continue Reading A man authorities say faked his death to avoid prosecution in a child rape case has been arrested
A Mississippi man has been arrested after authorities said he faked his own death to avoid prosecution in the alleged rape of his 14-year-old…
Continue Reading One lucky Florida player the only winner of the massive $396.9 million Powerball jackpot
After claiming no winners since last November, the Powerball jackpot has finally been won by a lucky player in Florida. The prize? A whopping $396.9…
Continue Reading The author tour for the controversial book ‘American Dirt’ has been canceled over safety concerns
After much backlash against her book “American Dirt,” Jeanine Cummins will not be going on the scheduled author tour to promote her…
Continue Reading Ellen DeGeneres and Alicia Keys present $20,000 scholarship to Texas teen told to cut his dreadlocks or miss graduation
Ellen DeGeneres and Alicia Keys are lending support to a Texas teenager who was told that he won’t get to walk at graduation if he…
Continue Reading Police frantically search for a missing newborn after his father and 3 women are found dead in Florida
Investigators have found no evidence that a missing 1-week-old was with his father when the man died this week of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the…
Continue Reading The UK has thousands of people in modern slavery — and in London it’s getting increasingly worse
The number of identified victims of modern slavery and human trafficking in London has risen more than tenfold in the space of five years, according…
Continue Reading Kawhi Leonard says he used the same helicopter pilot as Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard said he’d used the same helicopter pilot who was at the controls of the helicopter that crashed last…
Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein assured a woman that he had a vasectomy before allegedly raping her, she testifies
Harvey Weinstein said he had a vasectomy when he allegedly raped an aspiring actress who agreed to meet the Hollywood mogul about a possible role in…
Continue Reading Payton Chester, a victim of the crash that killed Kobe Bryant, was the go-to student for making new kids feel at home, principal says
Whenever there was a new kid at Harbor View Elementary School, Todd Schmidt knew he could count on Payton Chester. “If I had a new student, I…
Continue Reading All modern humans have Neanderthal DNA, new research finds
We all likely have a bit of Neanderthal in our DNA — including Africans who had been thought to have no genetic link to our extinct human…
Continue Reading Vanessa Bryant posts on Instagram for the first time since Kobe’s death
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, made her first public statement Wednesday, posting a long message on Instagram. “My girls and I want…
Continue Reading A dog owner bought a $6 million Super Bowl ad for the veterinary school that saved his beloved pet’s life
While tuned into the Super Bowl this Sunday, you might see an ad for veterinary research featuring a very, very good boy. That’s Scout, and…
Continue Reading Fan selfie may be last photo of Kobe Bryant
When Brady Smigiel, 13, captured a blurry selfie with his idol, Kobe Bryant, on Saturday at the Mamba Sports Academy, he didn’t know it…
Continue Reading This robot hand can ‘sweat’ to stay cool
Scientists have created a soft robot muscle that sweats to stay cool and mimics the movement of a hand. The researchers, from Cornell University in…
Continue Reading This state wants to buck the trend and keep their plastic straws and bags
While some other states are passing laws and finding eco-friendly alternatives to reduce plastic waste, South Dakota is moving in the opposite…
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