21 injured after an explosion and fire on a naval ship in San Diego
Twenty-one people were injured after an explosion and fire on board a ship at the US Naval Base in San Diego, US Navy officials said.…
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Benjamin Keough, grandson of Elvis Presley, dies at 27
Elvis Presley’s grandson Benjamin Keough has died, a representative for his mother, Lisa Marie Presley, said. He was 27. Keough died in…
Continue Reading Florida shatters US record for new single-day Covid-19 cases
The Florida Department of Health has reported at least 15,299 new Covid-19 cases, the highest number of new cases in a single day by any state since…
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21 hurt in Navy ship explosion & fire at base in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, California — At least 21 sailors and civilians were hospitalized following an explosion on a U.S. Navy ship in San Diego on Sunday,…
Continue Reading A massive fire has destroyed a 249-year-old church in California
California firefighters are investigating the origin of a fire that destroyed a historic 249-year-old Catholic church. In the early morning hours…
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Navy welcomes 1st Black female tactical jet pilot; she’s stationed in Texas
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Soaring through the glass ceilings of both her gender and race, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle has made history as the U.S.…
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2 Texas police officers fatally shot while responding to domestic disturbance
McALLEN, Texas — Two police officers in McAllen were killed while answering a domestic disturbance call Saturday afternoon, according to the…
Continue Reading This guitar-playing skateboarder is warming hearts in pandemic-stricken Atlanta
One of the bright spots in Atlanta as it struggles under the weight of the coronavirus pandemic is Chavis Flagg, a guitar player who has turned the…
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The Lamborghini Diablo featured in the James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’ is for sale
You’re not exactly James Bond, but you could pretend to be for the small price of just … $119,500. The Beverly Hills Car Club, one of the…
Continue Reading A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in an Illinois neighborhood after a passenger fainted
Residents of an Illinois community were shocked to see a hot air balloon make an emergency landing on a neighborhood front lawn. The pilot made an…
Continue Reading Three Arizona teachers who shared a classroom got coronavirus. One of them died
Three teachers who shared a summer classroom at a school in Arizona all contracted coronavirus last month, leaving one of them dead. Kimberley Chavez…
Continue Reading Love in the time of coronavirus: Couples share how they found matches in the middle of a pandemic
If you asked Alec Mahon one month ago whether he believed in love, he’d probably tell you he had “given up.” When coronavirus first…
Continue Reading USC will remove a John Wayne exhibit after actor’s racist comments resurfaced
The University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts will remove an exhibit dedicated to John Wayne as the late actor’s past…
Continue Reading 7-Eleven Day is canceled this year, meaning no free Slurpees
It’s a sad day for Slurpee lovers everywhere. The convenience retailer has celebrated July 11 (7/11) every summer since 2002 as 7-Eleven Day,…
Continue Reading He flaunted private jets and luxury cars on Instagram. Feds used his posts to link him to alleged cyber crimes
Ramon Abbas flaunted a lavish lifestyle of private jets, designer clothes and luxury cars. To his 2.5 million Instagram followers, he went by Ray…
Continue Reading 5 people were shot during a dispute at a Michigan apartment complex
An altercation at a Michigan apartment complex ended with five people shot Sunday morning, Lansing Police Chief Daryl Green said. Officers responded…
Continue Reading Tulane students warned of suspension or expulsion for partying in groups larger than 15
Tulane University in New Orleans may be among the most famous “party schools” in the country, but students gathering in groups of more…
Continue Reading Florida woman took dishwashing job so she could visit husband with Alzheimer’s during pandemic
Mary Daniel visited her husband Steve every day at his Florida memory care center until they stopped allowing visitors in March because of the…
Continue Reading Former USA Gymnastics coach is arrested and faces charges of lewdness with a minor
A former gymnastics coach was arrested in Las Vegas and faces 14 counts of lewdness with a child under age 14, authorities said Terry Gray, 52, was a…
Continue Reading At least 2 people dead and 2 injured in Washington shooting
At least two people are dead and two are injured in a shooting in Bellevue, Washington, Saturday night. Police responded to reports of shots fired…
Continue Reading The hunger crisis linked to coronavirus could kill more people than the disease itself, Oxfam warns
The coronavirus pandemic has already claimed over half a million lives across the world, with case numbers continuing to rise. A new report by Oxfam…
Continue Reading Teen surfer dies in suspected shark attack in Australia
A 15-year-old boy died in a suspected shark attack while surfing in New South Wales, Australia, police said Saturday. “Witnesses have told…
Continue Reading Katz’s Deli offers outdoor dining for first time in its 132-year history
Katz’s Delicatessen is giving its customers a breath of fresh air — literally. For the first time in its 132-year history, the deli, a…
Continue Reading This group is donating wedding gowns to health care workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic
A nonprofit organization is helping health care workers treating coronavirus patients have the wedding of their dreams by providing them with free…
Continue Reading A family is trying to raise over $2 million to give their baby a gene therapy treatment to save her life
The family of a 3-month-old girl is trying to raise over $2 million for a one-time gene therapy treatment that may be their daughter’s only…
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Trump wears face mask in public for 1st time during pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC— Visiting a military hospital, President Trump wore a face mask in public for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic this…
Continue Reading Goya CEO’s support for Trump leaves many Latinos feeling sting of betrayal
Mexican-American cookbook author and food blogger Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack has been recommending Goya Foods products with her recipes for a decade.…
Continue Reading Somebody paid a record $114,000 for a rare Super Mario Bros. video game
An anonymous buyer bid a record $114,000 for a rare, unopened copy of the classic video game Super Mario Bros. The game cartridge was originally…
Continue Reading A critically endangered gorilla is about to be a mom, and she’s using a doll for practice
A New Orleans zoo is preparing for a special new addition: a baby gorilla. One of the Audubon Zoo’s critically endangered western lowland…
Continue Reading Atlanta’s WNBA team supports Black Lives Matter after pushback from co-owner, a US senator
The players of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream jointly signed a statement supporting the Black Lives Matter movement, which they assert is a…
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