An RV played a warning message before it exploded in Nashville, police say
A Christmas morning explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, injuring at least three people and damaging dozens of buildings, is believed to be an…
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Heisman Trophy Fast Facts
Here’s a look at college football’s Heisman Trophy. Facts The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the “most outstanding…
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‘Deepfake’ Queen delivers alternative Christmas speech, in warning about misinformation
A fake Queen Elizabeth danced across TV screens on Christmas as part of a “deepfake” speech aired by a British broadcaster. The real…
Continue Reading Philadelphia police kill gunman who opened fire on teens, killing 1
A man who fatally shot a teenage boy early Friday was killed by Philadelphia police officers who had responded to a report of a fight, authorities…
Continue Reading Explosion in Nashville that damaged dozens of buildings is believed to be an intentional act
A Christmas morning explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, injuring at least three people and damaging dozens of buildings, is believed to be an…
Continue Reading This California teen started a nonprofit to help kids learn about science. He just got accepted into Stanford
Every year, high school seniors anxiously wait for college admissions letters, hoping they get accepted into their dream schools. Ahmed Muhammad was…
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Pope Francis calls on nations to share Covid-19 vaccines in Christmas message
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make Covid-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line…
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It’s been a tough year for Nashville: Tornadoes, a derecho, the pandemic and now an explosion
Nashville residents woke up to a vehicle explosion on Christmas morning that authorities now believe was intentional. The blast injured at least…
Continue Reading CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for all passengers traveling to US from UK
Passengers arriving in the United States from the United Kingdom must test negative for Covid-19 before departure, the US Centers for Disease Control…
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White Christmas in some areas as large winter storm hits Midwest & Northeast U.S.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A large winter storm brought blizzard conditions to the Midwest and left over 100,000 on the East Coast without power on Christmas…
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VIRUS TODAY: Make-or-break in California, Midwest reprieve
Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — California’s deadly Christmas…
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Russian police raid home of opposition activist Lyubov Sobol, Navalny says
Police raided the home of Russian activist Lyubov Sobol, a close ally of opposition leader Alexey Navalny, early Friday and took her in for…
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2 gravestones with swastikas removed from veterans cemetery in Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two headstones inscribed with Nazi swastikas that mark the graves of German prisoners of war have been removed from a…
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Explosion in Nashville is believed to be an intentional act, police say
Officials believe that a Christmas morning explosion in downtown Nashville was an intentional act, according to a Metro Nashville Police spokesman.…
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Texas hospital spreads joy in the NICU by dressing newborns in Christmas sweaters
DALLAS, Texas — Over two dozen Texas babies celebrated the holiday in style this year, sporting handmade Christmas sweaters during their stay…
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Explosion in Nashville is ‘linked to vehicle,’ police say
Police and fire officials are on the scene of an explosion in Nashville this Christmas morning, according to a spokeswoman for the Nashville Fire…
Continue Reading Explosion in Nashville is an ‘active scene,’ fire department says
Police and fire officials are on the scene of an explosion in Nashville this Christmas morning, according to a spokeswoman for the Nashville Fire…
Continue Reading One person is dying from Covid-19 every 10 minutes in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County public health officials reported 148 new Covid-19 deaths on Thursday, the second day in a row that the county reported its highest…
Continue Reading Nearly a million people flew in America on Christmas Eve
After air travel broke a pandemic record on Wednesday, the TSA says it screened 846,520 people at airports nationwide on Thursday. The Christmas Eve…
Continue Reading This is how astronauts celebrate Christmas and other holidays in space
The holidays may look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but they will still happen — even in space. The International Space…
Continue Reading A Black doctor died of Covid-19 weeks after accusing hospital staff of racist treatment
A Black physician died of Covid-19 weeks after she described a White doctor dismissing her pain and concerns about her treatment as she lay in an…
Continue Reading A mailman, two little sisters, and weeks-long games of Tic-tac-toe
Adam Finley loves his job as a mail carrier for USPS. He loves visiting with the people on his route and is always looking for ways to help the…
Continue Reading San Diego County wildfire prompts evacuations at Camp Pendleton and nearby area
A wildfire in northern San Diego County has grown by nearly 1,300 acres — burning a total of 4,276 acres — and prompted mandatory…
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Watch LIVE: Yule log – Happy holidays from ABC-7
EL PASO, Texas — The holiday season may look different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but you can still deck the halls from…
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U.S. to require negative Covid-19 test for air travelers from the United Kingdom
ATLANTA (AP) — The United States is going to require airline travelers from Britain to get a negative COVID-19 test first. The Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading This team of high schoolers is building accessibility with free, 3D-printed prosthetics
For this first time in his life, Pete Peeks was able to use both hands to hang Christmas lights outside his house this year — thanks to the…
Continue Reading Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder claims he’s being extorted by one of team’s minority owners
Dan Snyder, the majority owner of the NFL’s Washington Football Team, claimed in a court filing Wednesday that he’s being extorted by one…
Continue Reading The four 2020 Heisman Trophy finalists hail from Alabama, Clemson and Florida
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith and Florida quarterback Kyle Trask are the…
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NORAD tracked Santa as he flew around the world on Christmas Eve
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — The U.S. military is tracking an elderly man with a white beard and a large belly who goes by the name of Saint…
Continue Reading Columbus, Ohio, police chief moves to terminate one officer, investigate others in fatal shooting of Andre Hill
The chief of the Columbus Division of Police in Ohio announced he is moving forward with terminating one of the department’s officers after the…
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