Jessica McClintock, fashion designer, dies aged 90
Fashion designer Jessica McClintock has died at age 90, according to an obituary published Sunday by the San Francisco Chronicle. McClintock…
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Megan Thee Stallion gives $100K to Breonna Taylor foundation, saying ‘justice has still not been served’
Megan Thee Stallion partnered with apparel retail company Fashion Nova to donate $100,000 to the Breonna Taylor Foundation on the first anniversary…
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After daughter’s passing, two-time cancer survivor creates safer PPE
When Kezia Fitzgerald’s 1-year-old daughter Saoirse was fighting a stage four neuroblastoma tumor, Kezia knew she wanted to do everything in…
Continue Reading Three small earthquakes shake Wichita, Kansas, area
Three small earthquakes shook the Wichita, Kansas, area early Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The USGS measured a…
Continue Reading Duke University undergrads ordered to stay in place all week as Covid-19 cases spike
Duke University officials issued a stay-in-place order for all undergraduate students through next Sunday as the school tries to combat a rapidly…
Continue Reading Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend files federal lawsuit alleging Louisville police violated his rights during raid
The day before the anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death, her boyfriend Kenneth Walker III filed a federal lawsuit against the Louisville Metro…
Continue Reading Elvis Presley’s iconic guitar up for grabs in upcoming auction
Elvis Presley fans will have a chance to claim a bit of musical history when a guitar used during an iconic performance by the king of rock…
Continue Reading Shooting at a party in Chicago leaves 13 people wounded and 2 dead
Two people were killed and 13 others were wounded in a mass shooting at a party on Chicago’s South Side early Sunday morning, police said.…
Continue Reading Americans bought guns in record numbers in 2020 during a year of unrest — and the surge is continuing
Gun sales in the United States reached a record level last year, with the biggest increases in background checks for firearms overlapping with months…
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Here’s how you could win $1,000 by playing cornhole in your own backyard
If you are a lawn game enthusiast, now might be your chance to shine! Lawn care company TruGreen is offering $1,000 dollars to a cornhole aficionado…
Continue Reading 14-year-old suspect arrested in Indiana after missing 6-year-old found dead near apartment complex
A 14-year-old suspect was arrested after a 6-year-old girl was found deceased Friday night in Indiana. The girl was reported missing from the area of…
Continue Reading Here’s why your stimulus payment may still be pending
WASHINGTON, DC — Some Americans are seeing their stimulus checks pending in their bank accounts, and they’re complaining about banks…
Continue Reading Exit polls point to defeats for German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party in 2 state elections
BERLIN (AP) — Projections are pointing to clear defeats for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party in two German state elections.…
Continue Reading Covid prevented last year’s NCAA tourneys; Now organizers have plans for a successful Big Dance
A year ago we were left with empty courts and empty brackets. Just as men’s college basketball conference tournaments jumped into action,…
Continue Reading Announcer who hurled racist insults at a high school basketball team has issued an apology
The Oklahoma high school basketball announcer who hurled racist insults during a livestream of a state basketball game has apologized for his…
Continue Reading Seattle police used DNA to identify suspect in the death of a baby 23 years ago
Nearly 23 years ago, a newborn baby was found dead in a trash can at a gas station in Seattle. Decades later, police have arrested a suspect in the…
Continue Reading Crowd shouts ‘Shame on you’ as London police break up a peaceful vigil for Sarah Everard
At first it all appeared calm. As night fell on the part of South London where Sarah Everard took her final steps 10 days ago, the clouds parted for…
Continue Reading Weeks after a winter storm, Jackson, Mississippi, residents may soon be able to stop boiling water before using it
The water supply in Jackson, Mississippi, may finally return to normal soon, weeks after a winter storm left some without service and forced a…
Continue Reading The place where George Floyd died is a now sacred space and a battleground
First you see the barricades — traffic cones, graffitied concrete Jersey barriers and a metal frame that resembles a bike rack. Then…
Continue Reading Steve Ballmer Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1956 Birth place: Detroit, Michigan Birth name:…
Continue Reading Aretha Franklin Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1942 Death date: August 16, 2018…
Continue Reading London police chief faces calls to resign after officers smash vigil to murdered Sarah Everard
Women’s rights activists in the UK are reeling from the Metropolitan Police’s heavy-handed approach at a Saturday night vigil for Sarah…
Continue Reading Hank Paulson Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of Hank Paulson, former US Treasury secretary and CEO of Goldman Sachs. Personal Birth date: March 28, 1946 Birth place:…
Continue Reading Peyton Manning Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Personal Birth date: March 24, 1976 Birth…
Continue Reading Warren Beatty Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of actor, director, producer, and writer Warren Beatty. Personal Birth date: March 30, 1937 Birth place: Richmond,…
Continue Reading Mississippi capital aims to lift boil water notice still in effect for 43,000 connections after February storms
Many Jackson, Mississippi residents may finally return to a sense of normalcy regarding their water supply, which has remained strained since the…
Continue Reading An Omaha police officer was shot four times while responding to a shoplifting call
A police officer was injured Friday after being shot four times while responding to a shoplifting call at a mall in Nebraska. Omaha Police Department…
Continue Reading Crews were dredging the river. Instead of muck, they pulled up three cannons and a mystery
Dredging the Savannah River is like a box of chocolates, say those who head up the task. You never know what you’re gonna find. How about three…
Continue Reading America is obsessed with the Royals. So we make our own
Royalty. Even the word is deeply evocative. It oozes luxury, history, opulence, and power (and, also, colonialism). Our favorite fictions and…
Continue Reading Video gaming association commits $1 million to support Black Girls Code
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced a $1 million partnership with Black Girls Code (BGC) to help educate and support girls…
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