Anger over the Wuhan virus is sparking pushback against censorship in China. It won’t last.
The Great Firewall of China has always been annoying, but it’s not usually this deadly. As the Wuhan coronavirus continues to spread around…
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Coronavirus death toll rises to 258 as US and others impose strict travel restrictions
The United States and other countries issued strict travel restrictions for foreign nationals who traveled to China as the number of deaths from the…
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Pair indicted in death of Clark Atlanta University student
A former Clark Atlanta University student and her boyfriend have been indicted in the killing of her roommate, Alexis Crawford, prosecutors said…
Continue Reading Former actress testifies that Harvey Weinstein raped her and that he had a ‘fragile ego’
A former actress testified Friday that her sometimes consensual relationship with Harvey Weinstein became abusive, saying the former film producer…
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Coast Guard officer with alleged hit list including Beto O’Rourke, gets 13 years in prison
GREENBELT, Maryland — A Coast Guard lieutenant accused by prosecutors of being a domestic terrorist intent on committing politically motivated…
Continue Reading Deer tramples man in a McDonald’s parking lot
Everybody knows stepping into a parking lot creates the possibility of getting run over by a car — but by a deer? Ken Worthy had just finished…
Continue Reading NBA will honor Kobe Bryant, his daughter and helicopter crash victims with special patches during All-Star weekend
The NBA will honor Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and the seven others who died in Sunday’s helicopter crash in California with special…
Continue Reading Coast Guard officer suspected in terror plot is sentenced to more than 13 years in prison on firearms and drug charges
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Coast Guard officer suspected in terror plot is sentenced to more than 13 years in prison on firearms and drug…
Continue Reading ‘The little telescope that could’ has retired. It changed how we see the universe
After 16 years of incredible discoveries, NASA’s retiring Spitzer Space Telescope is going gently into that good night, slumbering against a…
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Car chase ends with shots fired at intruders outside Trump’s Mar-a-Lago ahead of president’s arrival
PALM BEACH, Florida — A 30-year-old woman is in custody after her erratic driving prompted police to pursue her and fire shots near President Donald…
Continue Reading US declares public health emergency from new virus, Trump to bar entry of foreign nationals who pose transmission risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — US declares public health emergency from new virus, Trump to bar entry of foreign nationals who pose transmission…
Continue Reading A ship was believed to have vanished in the Bermuda Triangle. Scientists found it after almost 95 years
The SS Cotopaxi vanished in 1925 and for decades, people speculated that it may have been a victim of the infamous Bermuda Triangle. It turns out,…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant’s family says inaccurate reports are adding to the pain after his death
Kobe Bryant’s family is requesting privacy following the death of the NBA star and his daughter, saying inaccurate reports are only adding to…
Continue Reading Arizona officer who shot, killed boy who was holding a replica gun won’t face charges
A Tempe, Arizona, police officer who shot and killed a 14-year-old boy who was holding a replica gun will not be charged in the death, a prosecutor…
Continue Reading CDC orders a 14-day coronavirus quarantine for 200 Americans evacuated from Wuhan
LOS ANGELES, California – The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ordered a federal 14-day quarantine for nearly 200 Americans…
Continue Reading Fotis Dulos has been declared dead, his lawyer says
Fotis Dulos, who was charged with killing his estranged wife, was declared dead Thursday, his attorney said. Authorities believe Dulos made an…
Continue Reading 3 children were removed from a home after allegations of child abuse. Then investigators found skeletal remains
Two Phoenix parents whose children had just been removed from their custody were arrested after authorities responded to a fire at their home and…
Continue Reading A Kansas man reached into his couch for his keys. He discovered a 6-foot boa constrictor
There are a lot of things you might expect to find inside your couch. A 6-foot snake is probably not one of them. It was a set of keys that a man…
Continue Reading Hundreds honor Alyssa Altobelli, a victim of the crash that killed Kobe Bryant
Friends of Alyssa Altobelli say she was a fierce point guard on the basketball court and a loyal friend who was determined to attend the University…
Continue Reading A car company edited its Super Bowl ad to remove a helicopter following the death of Kobe Bryant
Genesis, the luxury car maker, debuted its upcoming Super Bowl ad on Tuesday only to quickly take it down in order to remove a helicopter from the ad…
Continue Reading These 3 recommended features weren’t on the helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and 8 others
After sifting through the wreckage of the crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others, investigators revealed the helicopter lacked a safety…
Continue Reading USA Gymnastics has offered survivors of Larry Nassar’s abuse a $215 million settlement
USA Gymnastics offered Larry Nassar’s victims a $215 million settlement on Thursday as part of a plan for the organization to exit bankruptcy.…
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