Afghanistan to release 400 Taliban prisoners, paving way for direct peace talks
The Afghan government has agreed to release 400 Taliban prisoners, paving the way for direct peace talks with the insurgent group to end nearly two…
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Former WWE wrestler James ‘Kamala’ Harris dies at 70
Former WWE wrestler James Harris has died at age 70, according to a news release from the wrestling company. Harris, who performed in the ring as…
Continue Reading MLB postpones Cardinals’ series against Pirates after more test positive for Covid-19
Major League Baseball has postponed scheduled games between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates after additional members of the…
Continue Reading Collin Morikawa wins the 2020 PGA Championship
Collin Morikawa won the 2020 PGA Championship Sunday with a come-from-behind victory. Morikawa shot a six under par score of 64 as he rallied to win…
Continue Reading Activist who police tried to arrest Friday shares his experience in standoff
The activist who New York police attempted to arrest on Friday tells CNN that he is traumatized by the experience and says that police were trying to…
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Georgia school seen in photo of a crowded hallway will briefly move to online learning after reporting 9 cases of Covid-19
A Georgia high school that came under scrutiny last week when a student shared a photo of a crowded hallway will temporarily move to virtual learning…
Continue Reading Driver involved in downtown Nashville fatal hit-and-run surrenders to police
Click here for updates on this story Nashville, TN (WSMV) — The man driving a dark colored SUV that fatally hit a…
Continue Reading Just one week after it was painted, a Black Lives Matter mural in Indianapolis was vandalized
A Black Lives Matter mural in Indianapolis was vandalized just one week after a group of artists painted it to help spread the message of social…
Continue Reading Puerto Rico voting temporarily halted amid lack of ballots
Puerto Rico’s primary elections were temporarily halted Sunday because of a lack of ballots in voting centers across the island, according to…
Continue Reading A 103-year-old woman got her first tattoo to cross it off her bucket list
A beloved grandmother who spent all her life taking care of her family is proving to the world that you’re never too old to make your dreams…
Continue Reading Ninth staff member dies of Covid-19 at California Department of Corrections
A ninth staff member has died from Covid-19, California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Sunday. The employee worked at San…
Continue Reading Three Texas Parks and Wildlife employees killed in helicopter crash
Three employees of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department were killed in a helicopter crash Saturday while conducting aerial surveys for desert…
Continue Reading Police charged a California woman with murder after she gave birth to a stillborn baby. Now the state’s Attorney General is condemning it
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed an amicus brief on Friday in support of ending the prosecution against a woman who was arrested and…
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What’s actually in Trump’s executive orders on virus aid, and what’s not
WASHINGTON, DC — With stimulus talks stalled, President Donald Trump announced he would go around Congress to deliver aid to Americans…
Continue Reading Musician starts non-profit to fund New Orleans’ artists during the pandemic after losing his father to the virus
A trombonist, music producer, and New Orleans native started a non-profit organization during the pandemic in hopes of keeping the city’s music…
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21 people were shot, including one fatally, after large gathering in Washington, DC
A teenager was killed and 20 others, including an off-duty police officer, were shot at a large gathering in southeast Washington, DC, early Sunday,…
Continue Reading A doctor runs 22 miles in a face mask to prove that they are safe
A doctor in England wanted to prove that face masks won’t impair your oxygen levels. So he ran for 22 miles while wearing one. Throughout his…
Continue Reading Simon Cowell broke his back falling off an electric bicycle
“America’s Got Talent” judge Simon Cowell has undergone surgery after breaking his back in several spots while falling off his bike…
Continue Reading North Carolina’s strongest earthquake in 94 years shakes area along Virginia border
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit about 2 miles from the town of Sparta, North Carolina, early Sunday, along the state’s border with Virginia,…
Continue Reading These are the twins whose first-time reaction to hearing Phil Collins has captured the internet
The almost eight-minute long video begins with Tim Williams and his twin brother, Fred, sitting side by side. A boxing poster and a shot of iconic…
Continue Reading How George Floyd’s death ignited a racial reckoning that shows no signs of slowing down
The George Floyd police brutality protests are different — bigger, fiercer, more sustained — than demonstrations prior. America rises up…
Continue Reading Portland Police declare a riot after people tried to start a fire at police office
Portland Police said a peaceful demonstration turned into a riot on Saturday night after a group of people broke into a Portland Police Association…
Continue Reading After a White man repeatedly erased girl’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ chalk drawing in front of her home, neighbors stepped in to show support
Every day for nearly a week, Manette Sharick and her 3-year-old daughter, Zhuri, drew “Black Lives Matter” in chalk across the sidewalk…
Continue Reading Frances Allen, pioneering computer scientist, is dead at the age of 88
Frances “Fran” Allen, a computer scientist who became a pioneer in the world of computing for her work on compiler research, died on…
Continue Reading Main opposition candidate goes into hiding on eve of crucial presidential vote in Belarus
The main opposition candidate in Belarus’ Sunday presidential election went into hiding the night before challenging longtime leader Alexander…
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66 NFL players have opted out over virus concerns: What this means for the 2020 season
For a full-contact sport like football — in which it’s virtually impossible to avoid being close to others, even under the strictest…
Continue Reading Two police officers in Georgia put on leave after shooting at minors
Two police officers in Georgia are on administrative leave after shooting at five minors during a vehicle stop Saturday morning. The officers are on…
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Everything you need to know about Shark Week 2020
We hope you’re not afraid of sharks, because the annual week of shark obsession has arrived. The Discovery Channel’s popular Shark Week…
Continue Reading Brazil passes 100,000 Covid-19 deaths, as cases top 3 million
Brazil surpassed 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 on Saturday as cases exceeded 3 million, according to the latest numbers by the country’s Health…
Continue Reading Lawsuit over NYPD discipline records highlights the tension between police and oversight agencies
On the heels of protests shining a light on police brutality, law enforcement agencies are under pressure to be more transparent when addressing…
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