94-year-old gets Medal of Honor 70 years after Korean War heroism
WASHINGTON, DC — Ralph Puckett Jr. — a United States Army Ranger who led the defense against six Chinese assaults on a frozen hill in the…
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Ronald Greene’s family say they haven’t had time to mourn after seeing video two years later of his fatal encounter with police
The family of Ronald Greene, whose death two years ago is being relived this week via newly public video from his encounter with Louisiana State…
Continue Reading Prince Harry says he used drink and drugs to numb pain of Diana’s death
Prince Harry has said he drank heavily, took drugs and had panic attacks while struggling to cope with the pressures of royal life during his late…
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California’s top health official: No social distancing and full capacity for businesses when state reopens on June 15
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s top health official says the state no longer will require social distancing and will allow full capacity for…
Continue Reading The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has strained medical services and left families reeling. Here are six organizations you can support to help victims
As the status of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains uncertain, families in the region continue to reel. In just the first week of fighting,…
Continue Reading Mysterious fast radio bursts traced to spiral galaxy arms
Scientists have traced the locations of multiple mysterious fast radio bursts back to their origins with help from the Hubble Space Telescope —…
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These Asian American health care workers are fighting two viruses: Covid and hate
Health care workers are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, risking their lives to protect Americans from illness and even death. Among…
Continue Reading When to see the ‘flower’ supermoon and catch the total lunar eclipse
May’s “flower” supermoon will grace the sky this Wednesday. This supermoon will be the closest moon to Earth in 2021, according to…
Continue Reading His family says they were told he died in a car wreck. Video now shows Ronald Greene was kicked, dragged and tased by police
After Ronald Greene’s fatal 2019 encounter with the Louisiana State Police, family members said police told them he died in an auto accident. A…
Continue Reading Ohio mother allegedly faked daughter’s terminal illness to obtain funding for trips and housing
An Ohio mother is facing an abuse and neglect complaint for allegedly fabricating her daughter’s terminal illness to “obtain funding for…
Continue Reading Alaska man survives near-deadly encounter with brown bear that bit his head
An Alaska man was able to bind up his wounds and call 911 after being mauled by a brown bear that bit him multiple times on the head. Allen Minish,…
Continue Reading Ohio mother allegedly faked daughter’s terminal illness to obtain funding for trips, housing
An Ohio mother is facing an abuse and neglect complaint for allegedly fabricating her daughter’s terminal illness to “obtain funding for…
Continue Reading Here’s what we know about Ronald Greene’s death in Louisiana
New evidence in the death of Ronald Greene provides more questions than answers surrounding his death in 2019 after a pursuit by Louisiana State…
Continue Reading New York and Maryland follow Ohio in creating Covid vaccine lottery
New York and Maryland both announced lotteries on Thursday for people who get vaccinated against Covid-19, joining Ohio, which last week announced…
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TSA hiring for thousands of jobs as it prepares for summer air travel rush
EL PASO, Texas — More than 1.8 million people made their way through a Transportation Security Agency checkpoint at airports across the nation this…
Continue Reading Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas agree to a ceasefire
Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, after more than a week of conflict left hundreds dead, most of them…
Continue Reading Freedom through fitness: This CNN Hero’s formula keeps former offenders from returning to prison
Joel Ramsey remembers the moment he decided to change his life. It came when he’d been incarcerated for the fourth time. “I was in a cell…
Continue Reading Los Angeles Police Department investigating altercation at restaurant as possible anti-Semitic hate crime
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating as a hate crime an altercation Tuesday night near Hollywood where witness reports said…
Continue Reading Nearly 70 big cats removed from Oklahoma animal park featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness’
Nearly 70 big cats have been seized from an Oklahoma animal park owned by Jeff Lowe and his wife, Lauren, who were featured in the Netflix…
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Teacher disarmed school shooter, hugged her until help came
RIGBY, Idaho — An Idaho teacher who disarmed a sixth grader after she opened fire at school earlier this month is breaking her silence for the first…
Continue Reading Texas governor banning public schools from requiring masks – here’s what parents think
AUSTIN, Texas — When Bridget Wiedenmeyer learned Texas was banning mask mandates in public schools, she immediately worried about her…
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Israel & Hamas agree to cease-fire ending 11-day war; Biden hails deal
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel and Hamas announced a cease-fire Thursday, ending a bruising 11-day war that caused widespread destruction in the…
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Biden hails Israel-Hamas cease-fire ending 11-day war, says he sees ‘genuine opportunity’ for progress toward peace
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hailing the impending cease-fire in the fighting between Israel and Hamas, saying he sees a “genuine…
Continue Reading Israel approves cease-fire to end 11-day military offensive in the Gaza Strip
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced a cease-fire to halt an 11-day military operation against…
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1 dead, 15 rescued in smuggling boat incident near San Diego
SAN DIEGO, California — One person is confirmed dead after an incident involving a suspected smuggling vessel off the coast of San Diego…
Continue Reading Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill into law
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden signed into law on Thursday a bill that is aimed at countering a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes during…
Continue Reading Legislation banning hair bias gains momentum in more states as schools and sports leagues face backlash for policies
Four-year-old Gus Hawkins IV, affectionately known as “Jett,” was thrilled to go to school and show off his new hairstyle when his mom…
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U.S. House approves $1.9 billion to bolster Capitol security after riot
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to fortify the U.S. Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats…
Continue Reading When to see the total ‘flower’ supermoon and catch the total lunar eclipse
May’s “flower” supermoon will grace the sky this upcoming Wednesday. This supermoon will be the closest moon to Earth in 2021,…
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