A rare case of brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida
A case of a rare, brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida. The Florida Department of Health announced the confirmed case of Naegleria…
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Florida inmates will comfort dogs frightened by Fourth of July fireworks
For most people, the Fourth of July means cookouts, sunny afternoons by the pool, and evenings full of fireworks. But for dogs, the loud bangs can be…
Continue Reading A hiker died after a fall at the Grand Canyon
A woman hiking at the Grand Canyon National Park died after a fall, park officials said on Saturday. Maria A. Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale,…
Continue Reading Some Americans mark Fourth of July with protests
As Americans celebrate an Independence Day like no other on Saturday, some are practicing their First Amendment rights by demonstrating about racism,…
Continue Reading Google Maps releases new features to help people navigate coronavirus hot spots
Google Maps has launched new features to help users safely get around during the coronavirus pandemic. More than 11 million people worldwide have…
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Frederick Douglass’ descendants recite his famous speech about July 4th
For the Fourth of July, Frederick Douglass‘ descendants read excerpts of his famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of…
Continue Reading An 8-year-old killed in shooting at an Alabama mall has been identified
An 8-year-old boy shot to death at a suburban shopping mall in Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday has been identified as Royta Giles Jr., school…
Continue Reading Nope, every dog year isn’t equal to 7 human years, researchers now say
How do you compare a dog’s age to that of a person? A popular method says you should multiply the dog’s age by 7 to compute how old Fido…
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Hey, sports fans: Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo crush the hot dog contest — again
NEW YORK, NY — Sports fans are hungrier than ever for competition on TV, and the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest served it…
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As coronavirus cases spike in Arizona, a neighboring Mexican state tries to shut out Americans
US and Mexican discourse regarding the shared border typically centers on efforts to keep Mexicans from traveling north. But this weekend, as Arizona…
Continue Reading Seattle protesters struck by car; suspect in custody, police say
Two women were seriously hurt early Saturday morning when a vehicle drove into a group of protesters in Seattle, authorities say. A suspect faces…
Continue Reading An Atlanta cyclist helped apprehend a murder suspect by lending an officer his wheels
A cyclist assisted Atlanta police in the capture of a murder suspect by loaning an officer his bike for the chase. On Tuesday, officers were…
Continue Reading Afghan translator who saved US lives and helped fellow translators escape danger becomes a US citizen
Janis Shinwari is celebrating his first Fourth of July as a US citizen. His journey to the US started on the battlefield in his native Afghanistan.…
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PSA: Please stop microwaving your books to get rid of coronavirus
Some things, we suppose, just need to be spelled out. Here’s one: Do not microwave your books to get rid of the coronavirus. That’s the…
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2 Texas counties urge residents to shelter in place as hospitals reach capacity due to virus
Hospitals in at least two Texas counties are at full capacity heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with county judges urging residents to…
Continue Reading 2 Oklahoma officers are charged with second-degree murder in man’s 2019 death
Two Oklahoma police officers were charged with second-degree murder this week in the Taser death of a 28-year-old man last year, authorities report.…
Continue Reading More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers sign letter asking governor for more coronavirus restrictions
More than 1,400 Georgia healthcare workers have petitioned the state’s governor asking that he impose further restrictions to slow the spread…
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Donald Trump Jr’s girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle tests positive for virus just before president’s speech
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, South Dakota — Kimberly Guilfoyle — the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr. and a top fundraiser for the Trump…
Continue Reading Gamblers can (legally) bet on the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the first time in the July Fourth event’s history
Bettors with the stomach for it can now legally put up their money to see how many hot dogs Joey Chestnut will take down. For the first time ever,…
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Shopping mall shootings: Young boy killed & 3 others wounded in Alabama, girl hurt in Massachusetts
HOOVER, Alabama — A shooting at an Alabama shopping mall Friday afternoon left an 8-year-old boy dead and three other people wounded. Hoover police…
Continue Reading Instagram star flaunted lavish lifestyle but was actually conspiring to launder hundreds of millions of dollars, US prosecutors say
A Nigerian man nicknamed “Ray Hushpuppi” who flaunted his Rolls Royces, fancy watches and designer clothing on Instagram faces money…
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President Trump pushes racial division, flouts virus rules at Mount Rushmore speech & fireworks
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL, South Dakota — At the foot of Mount Rushmore on the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump made a direct…
Continue Reading Transgender advocacy group launches Spanish language hotline service
After experiencing a surge in calls, a transgender advocacy group launched a Spanish language version of their hotline on Wednesday. Trans Lifeline,…
Continue Reading Officers fired over photos taken near Elijah McClain’s memorial
Protesters returned to the streets of Aurora, Colorado, on Friday after the city’s police chief fired two officers involved in taking selfie…
Continue Reading As US cases rise, here are tips from afar on how to keep coronavirus in check this holiday weekend
Fireworks, pool parties and drinking at bars with friends — that’s how many Americans would liked to be celebrating the Fourth of July this…
Continue Reading 2 more death row inmates at San Quentin die from coronavirus complications
At least three death row inmates at California’s San Quentin State Prison had coronavirus and died, corrections officials says. Scott Thomas…
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NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson tests positive for Covid-19, will miss Sunday’s race
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Sunday’s race in Indianapolis, according to…
Continue Reading He posted his regrets over attending a party in California. The next day, he died of coronavirus
A Southern California man who tested positive for coronavirus after attending a party expressed his fear and regret a day before he died. Thomas…
Continue Reading Dozens of administrators attended a school reopening meeting in California. One of them tested positive for Covid-19
Dozens of administrators from a California school district are in self-quarantine after attending an in-person meeting last month where an attendee…
Continue Reading In pursuit of Ghislaine Maxwell, authorities allege mysterious financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein
In their pursuit of Ghislaine Maxwell for what they say is her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking ring, federal prosecutors…
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