A Navy meteorologist lost his wallet in Antarctica and got it back 53 years later
Retired Navy meteorologist Paul Grisham had long forgotten the wallet he lost while stationed in Antarctica in 1968, so he was surprised when someone…
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Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional, even as most Republicans vote against proceeding
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial have agreed to consider the case, rejecting an attempt by the…
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Shooting at health care clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, leaves 5 injured
A 67-year-old man who was “very familiar” to authorities wounded five people in a shooting Tuesday at the Allina Health Care Clinic in…
Continue Reading House managers show rioters violently attacking Capitol to begin Trump’s impeachment trial
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began Tuesday with the House impeachment managers showing how rioters violently…
Continue Reading ‘QAnon Shaman’ rioter will eat organic food, while most prisons and jails have reputation for serving food that is unhealthy
As trays with bologna sandwiches and canned fruit are being served to millions of people in America’s prisons and jails, US Capitol rioter and…
Continue Reading A ‘tip war’ between alums of two colleges has raised more than $34,000 for restaurant workers in Cincinnati
They say friendly competition is a good thing. But when the competition turns into thousands of dollars raised for a good cause — it’s a…
Continue Reading Pilot in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash pushed the limits of bad weather flying rules, NTSB says
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant’s helicopter pilot pushed the limits of bad weather flying rules, and ultimately abandoned his training as he…
Continue Reading Meet the Minnesota mom fighting QAnon conspiracies one Instagram story at a time
When Sharon McMahon scrolled through social media in the months leading up to last year’s presidential election, she found herself horrified by…
Continue Reading Idaho police say they shot and killed an armed man in his own yard after mistaking him for a suspect
Police fatally shot an armed man in his own back yard after mistaking him for a suspect during a pursuit in Idaho on Monday, police said. The man who…
Continue Reading A rare yellow lobster, named Banana, has been caught off the coast of Maine
A rare yellow lobster has been caught off the coast of Maine and has been lovingly named Banana. The University of New England (UNE) said in a news…
Continue Reading A software developer built a simpler vaccine sign-up website in her state while on maternity leave
After her mother-in-law had difficulty signing up for a Covid-19 vaccine, a Massachusetts woman created a website to make it easier for her —…
Continue Reading Shooting reported at health care clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota
Law enforcement agencies said they are responding to a shooting at a health care facility in Buffalo, Minnesota, on Tuesday. The Wright County,…
Continue Reading Male polar bear kills female bear during breeding attempt at Detroit Zoo
A female polar bear was killed by a male bear during an attempt at breeding at the Detroit Zoo on Monday, according to a news release. Female Anana,…
Continue Reading Trump’s wish for a speedier trial prompted impeachment lawyer’s change in approach
The last-minute letter former President Donald Trump’s attorney sent to top lawmakers informing them he would no longer seek a suspension of…
Continue Reading The UAE’s Hope Probe has successfully entered orbit around Mars
The United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars arrived at the red planet on Tuesday and successfully entered orbit on its first attempt. The…
Continue Reading Trump’s second impeachment trial begins as senators face constitutionality debate and vote Tuesday
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is officially underway. On the trial’s opening day, Trump’s title of former…
Continue Reading Donald Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial opens in the Senate, 1st for an ex-president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial has opened in the Senate, with Democrats arguing that the former president…
Continue Reading Marty Schottenheimer, legendary NFL head coach, dies at 77
Marty Schottenheimer, a former NFL coach who led four teams to 200 regular season victories over more than two decades, has died. He was 77. He…
Continue Reading The 2,000-year history of Italy’s favorite dish
What first springs to mind when you think of Italy? For some, it’ll be the Renaissance art on display in every corner of the country. For…
Continue Reading Trump’s second impeachment trial begins Tuesday as Democrats prepare a ‘violent crime criminal prosecution’
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins in the Senate on Tuesday, where senators will be confronted with the violent…
Continue Reading Super Bowl Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the Super Bowl, the championship game of the National Football League. February 7, 2021 – Super Bowl LV takes place in…
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NTSB says pilot disoriented in clouds caused Kobe Bryant crash
LOS ANGELES, California — The pilot of the helicopter that crashed last year in South California, killing Kobe Bryant and seven other…
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WHO says virus likely jumped to humans via animal, not lab leak
WUHAN, China— The coronavirus most likely first appeared in humans after jumping from an animal, a team of international and Chinese scientists…
Continue Reading The UAE’s Hope Probe is arriving at Mars and will attempt to orbit it
The United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars will arrive at the red planet on Tuesday and will attempt a tricky maneuver to place it in…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Charles Richard Drew
Anyone who has ever had a blood transfusion owes a debt to Charles Richard Drew, whose immense contributions to the medical field made him one of the…
Continue Reading Trump’s second impeachment trial begins Tuesday
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins in the Senate on Tuesday, where senators will be confronted with the violent…
Continue Reading Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell dies in prison
An Ohio serial killer who strangled women and hid their corpses in and around his Cleveland home has died in state prison, an official said. Anthony…
Continue Reading Idaho police say they shot and killed an armed man in his own front yard after mistaking him for a suspect
Police fatally shot an armed man in his own front yard after mistaking him for a suspect during a pursuit in Idaho on Monday, police said. The man…
Continue Reading At least 15 people died in avalanches last week, the deadliest week of US avalanches on record
Andy Jessen was the mayor pro tempore of Eagle, Colorado. Sarah Moughamian, a lover of all things outdoors, spent all the free time she had in the…
Continue Reading Biden OMB nominee to pledge bipartisan approach ahead of tough Senate confirmation hearing
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, will pledge to bring a bipartisan approach to the role…
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