HBCUs doubly hurt by campus shutdowns in coronavirus pandemic
Leaders of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) say they are being hit by unique challenges as the coronavirus pandemic takes its…
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Staying safe isn’t just about hygiene and distance. It’s about time, too.
By now, you’ve likely heard the main pieces of advice to avoid the coronavirus. Wear a mask. Wash your hands with soap. Stay at least 6 feet…
Continue Reading America’s response to the coronavirus is the most American thing ever
The US response to coronavirus has been consistently inconsistent. It’s also uniquely American. There are no national guidelines and no…
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The pastor of a northern California church that held a Mother’s Day livestream service has tested positive for coronavirus
The pastor of a northern California church has been diagnosed with the coronavirus after holding a Mother’s Day livestream service with…
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Former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard is missing after visiting newly reopened Venice Beach
Former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard is missing after visiting a newly reopened California beach, his family says. Gaspard, 39, was last seen at Marina…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 19: Vaccine, hydroxychloroquine, symptoms, EU, al Qaeda
Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are becoming stronger, according to a NOAA study. Great, a new thing to worry about. Here’s what you need to…
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14-year-old recovering from multisystem inflammatory syndrome was hospitalized with heart failure
The father of a 14-year-old boy now recovering from a coronavirus-related syndrome says all the symptoms began with a slight fever and some rashes on…
Continue Reading 14-year-old recovering from multisystem inflammatory syndrome was hospitalized with heart failure
The father of a 14-year-old boy now recovering from a coronavirus-related syndrome says all the symptoms began with a slight fever and some rashes on…
Continue Reading China could shape any result in its favor by putting off the WHO investigation until after the pandemic
As Xi Jinping prepared to address the World Health Assembly on Monday, it seemed like the Chinese leader might be in a vulnerable spot. More than 100…
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All states will be partially reopened by Memorial Day weekend but only 16 states recorded downward case trends
By Memorial Day weekend, every US state will have begun lifting measures enacted weeks ago to curb the spread of coronavirus. Many governors have…
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All states will be partially reopened by Memorial Day weekend while US death toll passes 90,000
By Memorial Day weekend, every US state will have begun lifting measures enacted weeks ago to curb the spread of coronavirus. Many governors have…
Continue Reading The wife of Arizona Diamondbacks’ player Starling Marte has died from a heart attack
Arizona Diamondbacks’ outfielder Starling Marte announced that his wife, Noelia, died in a tweet Monday. “I go through the pain of making…
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Trump threatens to permanently pull WHO funding amid growing feud
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump late Monday threatened to permanently pull U.S. funding from the World Health Organization if it does…
Continue Reading Some colleges and universities plan to have limited in-person classes and cancel fall break to combat coronavirus
The time has come for colleges and universities across the US to decide whether to reopen campuses for in-person instruction for the fall semester.…
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Massachusetts doctor charged in wife’s death
A Massachusetts doctor accused of killing his wife was arraigned on murder charges in court Monday. Dr. Ingolf Tuerk allegedly confessed to choking…
Continue Reading Massachusetts doctor charged in wife’s death
A Massachusetts doctor accused of killing his wife was arraigned on murder charges in court Monday. Dr. Ingolf Tuerk allegedly confessed to choking…
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CT woman hopes to make children smile with ‘QuaranTine Bears’
Click here for updates on this story NEW HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The mission of a woman from New Hartford is making…
Continue Reading A $28 million lottery ticket sold in California and the winner has yet to claim it
Time to check your lottery tickets! Someone has won the jackpot prize of $28 million by playing the SuperLotto Plus in California. The winning ticket…
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Family of the woman at the center of a Kansas City police brutality lawsuit asks for justice
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (WDAF) — The family of a transgender woman said police brutalized…
Continue Reading A priest fired holy water through a squirt gun at his congregants. Weeks later, he’s gone viral
Father Timothy Pelc thought he would have a little fun on Easter — and observe social distancing, of course — by using a plastic squirt…
Continue Reading Rabbits are facing a deadly virus of their own
A deadly virus is threatening to wipe out entire populations across multiple states. At risk are North America’s rabbits. It’s a strain…
Continue Reading A high school’s band directors went to each of their graduating seniors’ homes to play their fight song one last time
When graduating seniors and band students at a Texas high school found out their senior concert was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, they…
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Ex drug cartel hitman ‘El Chino Antrax’ killed in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — A former top enforcer for Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel who spent time in a U.S. prison has been identified as one of three…
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Trump says he’s taking unproven malaria drug in case he gets virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the coronavirus, even though…
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US coronavirus death toll passes 90,000 but influential model lowers its prediction
A key coronavirus model has revised its death projection for the United States slightly downward, now forecasting that 143,360 people will die by…
Continue Reading A California animal sanctuary sent two planes to Iowa to rescue 1,000 chickens that were going to be euthanized
A California animal sanctuary said it rescued 1,000 hens that were going to be euthanized from a struggling Iowa egg farm this weekend. The farm,…
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Canadian Snowbirds operation meant to uplift residents’ spirits ended in a deadly crash in British Columbia
A flight by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds over British Columbia — part of a weekslong operation aimed at uplifting Canadians’ spirits and…
Continue Reading University of Kentucky fires cheerleading coaches after hazing and nudity investigation
The University of Kentucky fired its entire cheerleading coaching staff after an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct, including hazing,…
Continue Reading Texas governor reopens more businesses and schools days after highest jump in Covid-19 cases in the state
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced sweeping reopenings in the state, from child care centers to bars, bowling alleys, rodeos and bingo centers, just…
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