Several homes damaged in possible tornado in Seminole, Florida
At least six homes in Seminole, Florida, were damaged when an unconfirmed tornado or waterspout moved through a waterway in the gated Boca Ciega…
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‘Worst week of winter in your life’ – storm takes aim at Texas, New Mexico & South Central U.S.
DALLAS, Texas — There’s “no shortage of winter weather hazards” across the U.S. Sunday morning, with more than 150 million Americans under weather…
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Cat has plastic buttons sewn to its face after a dog attack
A 7-month-old kitten named Juicebox could have lost all nine of his lives when his family’s dog attacked him. Instead, he was saved by some…
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Japan formally OKs Pfizer vaccine, paving the way to begin inoculations this week
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has formally approved its first Covid-19 vaccine and says it will start nationwide inoculations within days, but months behind…
Continue Reading New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland put into 3-day lockdown after 3 unexplained virus cases found
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland will be placed in a three-day lockdown beginning just before midnight…
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February 13 coronavirus news
THE VIRUS OUTBREAK: New York Gov. Cuomo lauded early in pandemic, now panned on nursing home deaths.Tight supply creates reluctance over…
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NYPD deploys 500 officers to patrol subways after four stabbings in less than 24 hours
The New York City Police Department is deploying an additional 500 officers to patrol the city’s subway system after four stabbings in less…
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White House press aide resigns day after suspension for sexist, threatening comments to reporter
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane…
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An 8-year-old border collie named Lulu is inheriting a $5 million trust
A Nashville dog named Lulu is a newly minted millionaire. Yep, you read that right. Her owner’s last will and testament has made the 8-year-old…
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U.S. Senate acquits Donald Trump in 2nd impeachment trial
LIVE BLOG: Latest reaction to Donald Trump’s impeachment acquittal WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting…
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Two Southern sheriff’s offices are offering Valentine’s Day deal for exes
Two sheriff’s offices in the South are offering up a Valentine’s Day deal for those who have exes with colorful histories. North…
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After voting to acquit, McConnell condemns Trump and calls him ‘practically and morally responsible’ for riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minutes after voting to acquit Donald Trump of the impeachment charge, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said there is still…
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Trump welcomes impeachment acquittal, says his movement ‘has only just begun’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”…
Continue Reading URGENT – Senate votes to acquit Trump
(CNN) — The Senate votes 57-43 to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection at the US Capitol. Seven Republican senators…
Continue Reading 7 Republicans vote to convict Trump at Senate trial, most impeachment defections ever from a president’s party
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven Republicans have voted to convict former President Donald Trump at his Senate impeachment trial. Though the chamber voted…
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Senate acquits Trump of inciting riot at U.S. Capitol, ending impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, bringing his trial to a close and giving…
Continue Reading Dallas police officer directing traffic is killed by suspected drunk driver
DALLAS, Texas — A 32-year-old man was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a car he was driving allegedly struck and killed a Dallas…
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An Alabama animal shelter is using speed dating to get longtime residents adopted for Valentine’s Day
An animal shelter in Auburn, Alabama, is spicing up Valentine’s Day for its animals by matching them with potential owners in a unique way. The…
Continue Reading LeBron James breaks NBA record for most career turnovers
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just set a new NBA record, but it probably won’t be the highlight of his legendary career. James…
Continue Reading Several injured in crash involving more than 20 vehicles on icy Nashville road
At least a dozen people were injured Saturday when 21 vehicles were involved in a crash on an icy Nashville road, the city’s fire department…
Continue Reading As attacks against Asian Americans spike, advocates call for action to protect communities
A string of recent attacks against Asian Americans has communities and advocates on high alert, especially as many in the United States gather this…
Continue Reading Closing arguments begin in Trump impeachment trial as Senate speeds toward final vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for Donald Trump says everyone acknowledges the horror of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month but that the…
Continue Reading Senate reaches deal to skip witness testimony in Trump impeachment case, allowing trial to proceed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators have resumed Donald Trump’s impeachment trial without calling witnesses after agreeing to accept new information from…
Continue Reading Televangelist Frederick K.C. Price dies following hospitalization for Covid-19. He was 89
Televangelist Frederick K.C. Price, whose Los Angeles ministry became a megachurch with about 28,000 members and televised services that reached…
Continue Reading Black History Month: Bessie Coleman
Born to sharecroppers in a small Texas town, Elizabeth “Bessie” Coleman became interested in flying while living in Chicago, where stories about…
Continue Reading Fire damages a summer camp Paul Newman founded for sick children in Connecticut
Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at a summer camp founded by the late actor Paul Newman for seriously ill children and their…
Continue Reading Senate votes to consider witnesses in Donald Trump’s impeachment case
WASHINGTON, DC — Senators have voted to consider witnesses in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. Closing arguments were…
Continue Reading Democratic prosecutors ask Senate to subpoena a House Republican for ‘corroborating evidence’ about Trump’s actions
WASHINGTON (AP) — House impeachment prosecutors say they will be preparing a deposition of Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler over fresh information in…
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Senate GOP leader McConnell tells colleagues he’ll vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell will vote to acquit Donald Trump in the former president’s impeachment trial.…
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake has shaken the northeastern coast of Japan near Fukushima
TOKYO, Japan — The Japan Meteorological Agency says a strong earthquake has hit off the coast of northeastern Japan, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and…
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