Police search for a missing exotic cat has a happy ending
A 40-pound African cat was reunited with its owners in New Hampshire after being reported missing for over 48 hours. Spartacus, a 4-year-old African…
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$50,000 reward offered after USPS employee is critically injured in shooting
After a postal worker in Chicago was shot and critically injured, the US Postal Inspection Service offered a $50,000 reward for information. The…
Continue Reading 19 families buy nearly 97 acres of land in Georgia to create a city safe for Black people
“Welcome to Freedom!” exclaims real estate agent Ashley Scott as she surveys the nearly 97 acres of land that she and a group of 19 Black…
Continue Reading A Confederate statue is coming down today in the Virginia city of deadly ‘Unite the Right’ violence
The statue of a Confederate soldier, flanked by a cannon and ammunition, has stood at the county courthouse in Charlottesville, Virginia, since 1909,…
Continue Reading Oregon officials preparing for ‘mass fatality incident’ as fast-moving wildfires threaten to merge
Firefighters in Oregon are racing to slow down two wildfires from merging into a single inferno Friday after blazes in three West Coast states have…
Continue Reading A 13-year-old invents an emergency kit to prevent drownings on Florida beaches
Florida shores may soon become a bit safer thanks to the ingenuity of 13-year-old Kaial Hajik in Panama City Beach. After hearing of several…
Continue Reading Former ‘Top Chef’ contestant Aaron Grissom dies at 34
Former “Top Chef” contestant Aaron Grissom has died after a traffic accident, authorities said Friday night. He was 34. Grissom suffered…
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Judge keeps Kanye West off presidential ballot in battleground Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisconsin — A judge has ruled that rapper Kanye West was correctly left off the presidential ballot in the key swing state of Wisconsin.…
Continue Reading Ohio college students were cited after hosting a house party despite testing positive for Covid-19
Six students at Miami University in Ohio were cited for violating a city ordinance on mass gatherings after they held a house party despite at least…
Continue Reading Former Marine cheers medical workers every morning after their overnight shift caring for Covid-19 patients
After wrapping a grueling 12-hour, overnight shift helping patients fight the coronavirus, nurses at Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center in…
Continue Reading DNA leads to arrest in the killing of a New York teenager 35 years ago
DNA testing led to the arrest of man in the 35-year-old killing of a girl in Rochester, New York, police and prosecutors said in an emotional press…
Continue Reading Two former Illinois child welfare employees arrested in connection with the death of AJ Freund
Two former employees of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services who oversaw the case of Andrew “AJ” Freund were arrested…
Continue Reading Nina Simone’s childhood home is now permanently protected
The former home of legendary singer Nina Simone — designated as a National Treasure in 2018 — is now protected property that will be…
Continue Reading Stevie Lee, wrestler and stuntman known for ‘Jackass 3D,’ dies at 54
Stevie Lee, a pro wrestler known as “Puppet The Psycho Dwarf” who starred in the movie “Jackass 3D,” has died. He was 54. Lee…
Continue Reading Inmates who battle wildfires in California to get better chance at post-prison firefighter jobs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Friday that allows inmate firefighters who are on the front lines to become professional firefighters…
Continue Reading For 13 years, this city banned saggy pants. Now, officials have voted to repeal the law
Officials in a south Florida city have voted to repeal a law banning low waistbands in public spaces as a step toward providing fairer policies to…
Continue Reading This California camp is a getaway for children with cancer. Now much of it has gone up in flames
A camp for pediatric cancer patients and their families is yet another casualty of the wildfires scarring California as the Bear Fire, part of the…
Continue Reading A sheriff’s deputy allegedly burglarized a home after responding to a death there
A sheriff’s deputy in California was arrested after he allegedly stole items from a home where he had previously responded to a death,…
Continue Reading A planned 9/11 military flyover in NYC was canceled after widespread backlash
A military flyover set for Friday afternoon, which was met with criticism from New York politicians for its timing on the anniversary of 9/11, was…
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Dr. Fauci says vaccine likely in a few months, but life won’t return to normal until end of 2021
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. might not return to pre-coronavirus life until the end of next year, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday. “I believe that we…
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U.S. remembers 9/11 as pandemic changes tribute traditions
NEW YORK, NY — Americans commemorated 9/11 Friday as a new national crisis — the coronavirus pandemic — reconfigured and divided anniversary…
Continue Reading America’s 9/11 remembrance altered by staggering pandemic loss
The 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September, 11, 2001, was marked intimately on Friday as America again copes with enormous loss. From…
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Medal of Honor given to U.S. Army Ranger who saved Iraq hostages
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Friday awarded the Medal of Honor to a U.S. Army Ranger who helped rescue more than 70 hostages…
Continue Reading University of Michigan-Dearborn apologizes for segregated ‘virtual cafes’ meant to spur discussion about race
University of Michigan-Dearborn Chancellor Domenico Grasso apologized on Wednesday after the university’s Center for Social Justice and…
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Opponent drops out of US House race in Georgia, leaving QAnon-supporting candidate virtually unchallenged
ATLANTA (AP) – The Democratic opponent to a QAnon-supporting candidate for a U.S. House seat in Georgia is dropping out of the race. Democrat Kevin…
Continue Reading Two days after Hurricane Laura, a McDonald’s business owner gave away 10,000 free meals from a portable restaurant
The day after Hurricane Laura rolled through parts of Louisiana and Texas, Rikesh Patel, the owner of several McDonald’s in Louisiana, made a…
Continue Reading Hubble images reveal new aspect of mysterious dark matter in the universe
The quest for dark matter just got a little more interesting. While stars, planets and other celestial bodies may seem like bright jewels that stand…
Continue Reading Federal judges: Florida felons can’t vote until they pay fines, restitution and legal fees; lower court ruling reversed
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – A federal appeals court has ruled that Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can…
Continue Reading Kansas City Chiefs fans booed players during a moment of unity against racism
The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans kicked off the 2020 NFL season by holding a moment of unity against racism together on the field at…
Continue Reading Trump announces normalization of ties between Israel and Bahrain, following up on UAE deal
WASHINGTON (AP) – Bahrain is the latest Arab nation to agree to normalize ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald…
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