India accuses China of ‘provocative military movements’ on border
India on Monday accused Chinese troops of taking “provocative” actions near a disputed border high in the Himalayas, violating previous…
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Some Louisiana residents won’t have power for weeks, if not months, after Hurricane Laura
Fifteen years after Hurricane Katrina devastated Louisiana, the state faces another long, grueling recovery in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Laura…
Continue Reading Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was never afraid to go to space. But a police stop made him sweat
A police stop could have cost former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin his career in space before he ever got started. Melvin, who was never afraid…
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‘Poppycock!’: Federal judge denies Trump effort to use border agents as asylum officers
SAN DIEGO, California — A federal judge on Monday blocked U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees from conducting the initial screening for…
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Wedding announcement goes viral after groom’s ex publicly reveals he cheated on her when he met the bride
When Nikyta Moreno saw her ex-husband in the New York Times’ Wedding section, it came with a startling realization: He had been cheating on…
Continue Reading Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee dies at 84
Former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee has died at the age of 84, according to a tweet from his son. “With a heavy heart, this is to inform…
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Bannon, 3 others plead not guilty & get trial dates set in alleged ‘We Build the Wall’ scam
NEW YORK, NY — A May 2021 trial date was set Monday for Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former chief strategist, on charges that he…
Continue Reading Thousands ask for a statue of Chadwick Boseman to replace a Confederate memorial in his hometown
The late Chadwick Boseman was known as a hero, both on and off the screen. Now, thousands of people want to honor him like one, by replacing a…
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Biden blames Trump for violence in Pittsburgh speech
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — Joe Biden is mounting a more aggressive offense against President Donald Trump with a rare public appearance Monday…
Continue Reading New York City reaches $5.9 million settlement in death of transgender woman who couldn’t pay $500 bail
The City of New York has reached a settlement with the family of Layleen Cubilette-Polanco for $5.9 million following her June 2019 death while in…
Continue Reading U.S. tops 6 million virus cases; Dr. Birx says what’s next is up to you
WASHINGTON, DC — Just over seven months ago, no one in the US had a confirmed case of Covid-19. On Monday, the US topped 6 million people cases…
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Appeals court keeps Michael Flynn prosecution alive, won’t order dismissal
WASHINGTON, DC — A federal appeals court in Washington on Monday declined to order the dismissal of the Michael Flynn prosecution, permitting…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Monday, August 31
The US Food and Drug Administration could consider an emergency authorization for Covid-19 vaccine even before Phase 3 trials are over. The…
Continue Reading A New Jersey teen was billed $2,500 in police overtime for a Black Lives Matter protest
A New Jersey teen organized a Black Lives Matter and affordable housing protest on July 25, over what she says is a lack of affordable housing that…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 31: Protests, coronavirus, election 2020, Belarus, TikTok
Hurricane Laura has passed, but hundreds of thousands remain in the dark in Louisiana after the storm ravaged the power grid. Here’s what you…
Continue Reading This 7-year-old boy held a heartbreaking memorial for Chadwick Boseman, who played his favorite superhero
When 7-year-old Kian Westbrook learned that Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played his favorite superhero, had died, he immediately began crying.…
Continue Reading St. Louis police officer dies after being shot while responding to a shooting
A St. Louis Police Department officer has died after being shot in the line of duty, according to a statement from the department. Officer Tamarris…
Continue Reading Evidence suggests an animal that roamed with the dinosaurs went into a hibernation-like state to survive
New evidence suggests the Lystrosaurus species that roamed the Earth with the dinosaurs went into a state of hibernation to survive what is modern…
Continue Reading Parents on TikTok mock people with disabilities for the ‘New Teacher Challenge.’ These women are reclaiming their images
It always happens the same way: Lizzie Velasquez comes across a hateful video or photo of herself late at night and once she sees it, she can’t…
Continue Reading 1 person is dead after a shooting during protests in downtown Portland
A person was shot and killed in downtown Portland Saturday night after an evening of violent clashes between Trump supporters and protesters…
Continue Reading This map lets you see where your hometown was on the Earth millions of years ago
A California paleontologist has created an interactive map that allows people to see how far their hometowns have moved over 750 million years of…
Continue Reading Cleveland Browns players say they’ll use their platform to fight against racial injustice
Cleveland Browns players vowed Sunday to stand against racial inequality in the United States, laying out an action plan to bring positive change for…
Continue Reading 7-year-old girl shot and killed in drive-by shooting at child’s birthday party in Indiana
A 7-year old girl was killed Saturday night in a drive-by shooting at a birthday party in South Bend, Indiana, police say. The girl was at a house…
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Border Patrol seized over $1 million worth of cocaine after it washed up on a beach
US Border Patrol agents seized over $1 million worth of cocaine last week after it washed up on a Florida beach. Thirty packages were discovered last…
Continue Reading Chrissy Teigen asked teachers for their wishlists on Twitter and the responses poured in
Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen is giving back to teachers by fulfilling their Amazon wishlists. Last week, she posted a photo of the room…
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ABC News poll finds RNC didn’t boost Trump’s lagging favorability numbers
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s efforts to build his appeal and define his opponent at the Republican National Convention, using pageantry…
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MLB postpones Astros-Athletics game due to positive Covid-19 test
HOUSTON, Texas — Major League Baseball postponed Sunday’s scheduled game between the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros “out of…
Continue Reading 2 Chicago police officers and a suspect are hospitalized after traffic stop shootout
Two Chicago police officers pulled over a person suspected of having a gun early Sunday, and all three ended up hospitalized with gunshot wounds,…
Continue Reading Seattle Seahawks’ Pete Carroll challenges other coaches to listen to Black people’s perspectives
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll called on his fellow coaches to fight for social justice and said White people should listen to Black…
Continue Reading Chadwick Boseman visited children fighting cancer while privately battling the disease himself
In the midst of his battle with colon cancer, Chadwick Boseman not only continued to work on films, but also made sure to keep inspiring children.…
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