Ann Reinking, Broadway star who played Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago,’ dies at 71
Ann Reinking, the Broadway star who played Roxie Hart in the musical “Chicago,” has died, her manager Lee Gross confirmed to CNN in an…
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The Atlanta Braves want to help preserve the native Cherokee language
Professional sports teams have long been scrutinized for their use of Native American culture and imagery. In response to renewed discussions about…
Continue Reading It’s not just doctors and nurses who are getting the first vaccines. Some housekeeping staff are at the top of the list
The first Pfizer and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines are here, but it’s not just doctors and nurses who are getting them first. At the VA Bedford…
Continue Reading U.S. Marshal says it was ‘premature’ for him to say Casey Goodson Jr. shooting appeared ‘justified’
The US Marshal who initially asserted a deputy’s fatal shooting of Casey Goodson Jr. appeared “justified” said his statement was…
Continue Reading A man played the same numbers on the same day on 160 lottery tickets. He won $800,000
Sometimes you just gotta go with a feeling. Kwame Cross bought 160 tickets this month for a Virginia Lottery Pick 4 game. And he played exactly the…
Continue Reading Cleveland’s plans to drop ‘Indians’ from team name is a welcome change but it’s long overdue, Native Americans say
A Major League Baseball team’s decision to remove “Indians” from its name is being hailed as historic, but Native American advocacy…
Continue Reading The pandemic has destroyed friendships and divided families
Abby Mahler ended a childhood friendship in the comments of one of her Instagram posts. “You do not get to like this post with (the) amount of…
Continue Reading How a homeless man found his way and now feeds hundreds a day
Anthony Delgado got dropped off at a train station in Doraville, Georgia, after an argument with his cousin. That’s when he began his journey…
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FDA says Moderna’s vaccine is effective, safe; 2nd virus shot may be authorized this week
WASHINGTON, DC — Hundreds more U.S. hospitals are set to begin vaccinating their workers Tuesday as federal regulators issued a positive review of…
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Man arrested after toddler abandoned at Goodwill store with change of clothes and a note
SOUTHAVEN Mississippi — Police said a suspect was in custody after a 2-year-old boy was found abandoned at a Goodwill store on Monday. Southaven…
Continue Reading This 74-year-old grandmother just graduated from college alongside her granddaughter
It’s never too late to get a college diploma. And 74-year-old Pat Ormond is living proof of this. She received a bachelor’s degree in…
Continue Reading ICU nurse in New York among the first people in the US to get authorized coronavirus vaccine
A critical care nurse was the first person in New York and among the first people in the United States to get a shot of the coronavirus vaccine…
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2nd annual ‘Kickoff To Christmas’ raises money for families in need
Click here for updates on this story COAL VALLEY, IL (WQAD) — Stephaine and Toney Genova are used to going all out on…
Continue Reading Kentucky authorities investigating attack at a menorah-lighting
Law enforcement officials in Kentucky are investigating a possible anti-Semitic assault, after witnesses claim someone grabbed a Jewish man and…
Continue Reading De Blasio says New York could face another shutdown due to rising Covid-19 infections
New York could face another shutdown because of a dangerous second wave of Covid-19 infections, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. “We’re…
Continue Reading Wisconsin Department of Health warns against eating the ‘cannibal sandwich,’ a traditional holiday dish in the state
Wisconsin residents are being urged by health officials to pass on eating a traditional holiday dish this year to avoid getting sick. A…
Continue Reading Joe Biden says ‘democracy prevailed’ after Electoral College affirms him as president-elect
WASHINGTON, DC — Presidential electors on Monday gave Joe Biden a majority of their votes, formalizing his victory in last month’s election.…
Continue Reading Lin Manuel-Miranda and other Broadway stars team up for ‘Georgia on My Mind’ special recording ahead of runoff
To mark the first day of early voting in Georgia’s runoff elections for the US Senate, a special recording of the song “Georgia on my…
Continue Reading Protesters ripped and set fire to BLM signs at two DC churches
Members of two historic Black churches in Washington, DC, woke up Sunday morning to a disconcerting scene: Protesters attending a pro-Trump rally the…
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Trump says U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr has resigned
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Attorney General William Barr is leaving the White House before Christmas, President Donald Trump tweeted Monday…
Continue Reading URGENT – Attorney General William Barr resigns
(CNN) — Attorney General William Barr resigned on Monday, ending a tenure in which the President Donald Trump loyalist carried the…
Continue Reading URGENT – Attorney General William Barr resigns
(CNN) — Attorney General William Barr resigned on Monday, ending a tenure in which the President Donald Trump loyalist carried the…
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Bipartisan group of senators unveils virus relief proposal
WASHINGTON, DC — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has unveiled a proposal for Covid-19 relief as Congress searches for a final agreement. The…
Continue Reading These teams faced pressure to change their Native American names. Here’s what’s happened since
Spurred by mass protests against racism this summer, sports franchises with Native American-related names, mascots or logos faced pressure to stop…
Continue Reading Cleveland MLB team to drop ‘Indians’ from its name, though not immediately
Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians announced Monday that the franchise will change the team name but will continue to play as the…
Continue Reading A company is offering football fans a chance to win $500 while eating and watching football
Football fans, get ready to win a dream job like no other. Pickwise, a sports betting site, is offering three fans a chance to become the…
Continue Reading Simone Williams breaks Guinness World Record for largest afro
Simone Williams’ hair-raising experience, nine years in the making, has earned her quite a distinction. The 32-year-old Brooklyn fashion…
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U.S. administers 1st doses of Pfizer virus vaccine
NEW YORK, NY — The rollout of the first coronavirus vaccine began Monday morning as the first doses of the Pfizer medication were…
Continue Reading WATCH: Year’s only total solar eclipse sweeps across Chile
SAAVEDRA, Chile — On Monday, South America was treated to an astronomical phenomenon, able to witness one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights…
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