Free beer, other incentives in Biden effort to get Americans vaccinated by July 4
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “National Month of Action” and outlined additional steps his…
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US and allies send message to Russia with NATO state flyover
As the B-52 Stratofortress approaches from below, the adornments of its cockpit reflect the importance of the day. Next to a Benny the Bull stuffed…
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Germany denies Russian airlines permission for flights in response to Moscow blocking Lufthansa
BERLIN (AP) – German officials say Germany has denied Russian airlines permission to use its airspace after Moscow failed to approve a…
Continue Reading A California teen pushed a bear off her backyard wall to protect family’s dogs
Hailey Morinico wasn’t really thinking when she confronted the black bear that wandered into the backyard of her California home on Monday…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit faces disqualification after 2nd drug test fail
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s positive post-race drug test has been confirmed, according to trainer Bob…
Continue Reading Asian Americans are patrolling streets across the US to keep their elders safe
Carl Chan was walking in Oakland’s Chinatown on his way to meet an Asian elder who had been attacked when a stranger called him a racial slur…
Continue Reading A man accused of killing an iguana wanted the charge dismissed based on stand your ground law. A judge said no
A Florida man accused of killing an iguana last year wanted a charge of animal cruelty dismissed on the basis of the state’s “stand your…
Continue Reading This Washington county is the first to ban facial recognition technology, official says
A county in Washington state banned all local government agencies — including the local sheriff — from using facial recognition…
Continue Reading At least six people were injured in a shooting at party in Springfield, Ohio, police say
At least six people were injured in an overnight shooting at a party in Springfield, Ohio, police said. The incident is among this year’s more…
Continue Reading A hiker died after falling 500 feet from a mountain summit in California’s Sequoia National Park
A 56-year-old man died on Memorial Day after falling about 500 feet from a ridge on the summit of Mount Russell in the Sequoia National Park in…
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Mexico raids building project next to Teotihuacán pyramids
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico sent in 250 National Guard troops and 60 police officers to seize land next to the pre-Hispanic ruins of Teotihuacán…
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Video shows teen girl shove huge bear over fence to save her dogs
BRADBURY, California — Hailey Morinico didn’t hesitate when she saw a large bear facing off with her family dogs from the top of a wall in their…
Continue Reading 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at fire station in California
An off-duty firefighter shot two people, killing one, at a Los Angeles County fire station Tuesday morning, officials said at a news conference. The…
Continue Reading Teen mistakenly falls asleep in an Airbnb — that was being rented by sheriff’s deputies
Three Montana sheriff’s deputies woke up to an unexpected guest at their Milwaukee vacation house — an uninvited teenager who had wound…
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Active shooter at California fire station kills 1, wounds another before taking own life
AGUA DULCE, California — – Authorities said an off-duty firefighter fatally shot a fellow Los Angeles County firefighter and wounded…
Continue Reading Louis Farrakhan Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam. Personal Birth date: May 11, 1933 Birth place: The Bronx, New York…
Continue Reading Biden formally ends Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ asylum policy
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration formally ended the Trump-era policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico until their court dates in…
Continue Reading Las Vegas is ready to roll the dice on pre-pandemic normalcy
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — As a giant clock counted down to 12:01 Tuesday morning, crowds cheered the complete reopening of downtown Las Vegas for the…
Continue Reading Firefighter killed in shooting at California fire station
A firefighter was killed during a shooting at a Los Angeles County fire station Tuesday morning, County Supervisor Hilda Solis said in a tweet.…
Continue Reading Death Penalty Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the death penalty in the United States. Facts As of March 24, 2021, capital punishment is legal in 27 US states. Three of…
Continue Reading Antony Blinken Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Personal Birth date: April 16, 1962 Birth place: Yonkers, New York Birth name:…
Continue Reading Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open highlights the tenuous relationship between athletes and the media
One of the best tennis players in the world is sitting out one of the most important tournaments of the year. Naomi Osaka of Japan, who at age 23 is…
Continue Reading The remains of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his wife are being removed from a Memphis park
Crews have started to remove the remains of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his wife from a Memphis park where a monument of him once…
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Biden to suspend oil and gas drilling leases in Arctic refuge
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration plans to suspend oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a senior administration…
Continue Reading Authorities investigating after at least 1 person shot in active shooting at California fire station
At least one person has been shot at a fire station in Agua Dulce, California, Los Angeles County Deputy Michelle Sanchez told CNN Tuesday. Sanchez…
Continue Reading Vatican revises Church law on sexual abuse and other issues
Pope Francis on Tuesday issued the most extensive revision to Catholic Church law in four decades, insisting that bishops take action against clerics…
Continue Reading Bystanders helped a San Francisco police officer as she was being attacked
Several bystanders rushed to help a lone San Francisco police officer who was being attacked by a suspect on Friday, according to the San Francisco…
Continue Reading Biden meets with survivors on 100th anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre
TULSA, Oklahoma — President Joe Biden visited Oklahoma on Tuesday to mark the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre and announced new…
Continue Reading West Virginia to give away guns, trucks and lots of cash as part of its vaccination lottery program
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice touted a new vaccination incentive lottery Tuesday that will have its first drawing for a $1 million prize on…
Continue Reading Wilberforce University cancels student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates. That’s more than $375,000
Wilberforce University will cancel student debt for 2020 and 2021 graduates, according to a news release. The president of the historically Black…
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