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…
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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…
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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…
Continue Reading One person killed and an off-duty officer among five injured in shooting at motorcycle club
One person was killed and an off-duty police officer was injured in a shooting at a motorcycle club in Alabama, authorities said. In addition to the…
Continue Reading Swept up in historic Mississippi ICE raids a year ago, these undocumented workers are now ‘essential’
One year after he was swept up in the United States’ largest single-state immigration crackdown, a 42-year-old undocumented worker from…
Continue Reading The Space Force has a new recruit: A wild mustang
The Space Force has added a once-wild mustang to its conservation program. But don’t worry, they won’t be sending it to space. The…
Continue Reading In a shocking plea, a former aide confesses to killing an Arkansas state senator
The suspect in the killing of former Arkansas state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith has pleaded guilty — a shocking twist to a case that rocked the…
Continue Reading Couple restores antique sewing machine to make face masks
After sitting idle for several decades, a nearly 100-year-old sewing machine has been put to good use during the Covid-19 pandemic. Giselle…
Continue Reading A retirement community shoots for 1,006 cards for a woman turning 106
106 cards for 106 years of life. That was the goal set by Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Community for Venus Tucker, a resident who’s…
Continue Reading 6 injured in Philadelphia shooting, police say
Six people were shot in Philadelphia Saturday night, including a pregnant woman, police said. Three women, ages 59, 24 and 18, were taken to a…
Continue Reading Researchers created a test to determine which masks are the least effective
Schools are reopening, amusement parks are welcoming back visitors, and outdoor dining is the new way to eat out. But despite the signs that life is…
Continue Reading New York activist turned himself in Saturday after standoff with police on Friday ended in no arrest
A Black Lives Matter protester turned himself in Saturday after the New York Police Department attempted to arrest him on Friday — sending a…
Continue Reading Remains recovered from New Orleans hotel, almost 10 months after collapse
The remains of a construction worker have been recovered from the collapsed Hard Rock hotel in New Orleans, Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Saturday, 10…
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Ohio governor tests negative again for virus, after conflicting results before Trump meeting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fourth COVID-19 test result for Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine came back negative Saturday after he received conflicting positive and…
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