Hal Ketchum, legendary country music artist, dies at 67 after battle with dementia
Country music singer Hal Ketchum passed away at the age of 67 on Monday night due to complications from dementia, his wife said. “With great…
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Pennsylvania to ban drinking at bars and restaurants on Thanksgiving eve in effort to stop coronavirus spread
In an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19, Pennsylvania state officials announced Monday that residents will not be able to drink alcohol at bars…
Continue Reading T. rex had a teenage growth spurt — but not all dinos did
Researchers have long known that the meat-eating Tyrannosaurus rex had a teenage growth spurt, gaining around 35 to 45 pounds per week, to reach its…
Continue Reading Princeton undergrads can return to campus next semester. They just have to stick to some strict rules
Princeton University is welcoming its undergraduate students back to campus next semester — with some strings attached. The Ivy League school…
Continue Reading Trump administration considers shortening recommended virus quarantine time
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s coronavirus task force is reviewing evidence about how long people need to quarantine to be…
Continue Reading ICU doctor warns ‘this is what you’ll see at the end of your life’ if Covid precautions aren’t taken
After notifying a family their loved one had died from Covid-19, ICU Dr. Ken Remy felt compelled to send a message to emphasize how critical wearing…
Continue Reading NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo reverses course on family Thanksgiving plans amid backlash
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo canceled his Thanksgiving plans after facing criticism for planning to have a holiday meal with his mother amid escalating…
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More than 35,000 California unemployment claims filed in names of prison inmates, including Scott Peterson in scam
SACRAMENTO, California — A California prosecutor says someone has filed an unemployment claim in the name of convicted murderer Scott Peterson.…
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Dow closes above 30,000 for 1st time on Biden transition, vaccine developments
NEW YORK, NY — The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded and closed above 30,000 points for the first time Tuesday as investors were encouraged by the…
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
NEWARK, New Jersey — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.…
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Biden introduces his foreign policy, national security team
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden says his national security team will lead the way in reflecting the fact that “America is back”…
Continue Reading Minneapolis doctor wipes away tears in describing Covid-19’s toll on hospital workers
Dr. Shirlee Xie took care of five patients with Covid-19 the last time she worked at her Minneapolis hospital. One recovered and was discharged after…
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Nevada Supreme Court certifies Joe Biden’s win in state
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Nevada Supreme Court has made Joe Biden’s win in the state official, approving the final canvass of the Nov. 3 election.…
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Pennsylvania officially certifies Biden as winner of presidential election in state
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — The Pennsylvania governor says Democrat Joe Biden has been certified as the winner of the presidential vote in the…
Continue Reading David Dinkins, New York’s first Black mayor, dies at 93
David Norman Dinkins, the genteel first and, to date, only Black mayor of New York City who dedicated much of his public life trying to improve race…
Continue Reading A transgender woman sues the Georgia Department of Corrections over allegations of sexual assault by inmates and staff
A transgender woman who was incarcerated in Georgia has filed a lawsuit alleging that officials not only did not protect her from sexual assault and…
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Football fans hoping for a normal Thanksgiving can expect things to look a little bit different
With the annual Thanksgiving Day takeover by the NFL only days away, fans are hoping for a sense of normalcy for the holidays with three games…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for November 24: Biden, coronavirus, Nigeria, China, emissions
The White House Christmas tree has arrived, bringing a small bit of normalcy to a remarkably abnormal political time. Here’s what you need to…
Continue Reading Astronauts on a Mars mission will need to be ‘conscientious’ to work well together
The astronauts selected for the first human mission to Mars will need to have more than “the right stuff.” People on this very long…
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At least 45 people have been killed during Uganda protests
At least 45 people were killed in protests that rocked Kampala and other parts of Uganda last week, a police spokesperson said Monday. The protests…
Continue Reading San Francisco officer is charged with on-duty homicide. The DA says it’s a first
A former San Francisco Police officer was charged with homicide Monday in connection with a 2017 on-duty shooting. The city’s district…
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Qatar identifies mother of newborn girl abandoned at international airport
Qatar says it has identified the parents of a newborn baby found abandoned at Doha international airport last month, in an incident that sparked…
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Utah helicopter crew discovers mysterious metal monolith deep in the desert
What started as routine wildlife assistance took an extraterrestrial turn for Utah’s Department of Public Safety after officers stumbled upon a…
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Federal gov’t informs Biden it’s ready to begin transition process
WASHINGTON, DC — After weeks of delay, the federal government has acknowledged President-elect Joe Biden was the “apparent winner” of the Nov.…
Continue Reading Romaine in at least 15 states voluntarily recalled over possible E. coli risk, FDA says
A limited number of cases of organic romaine lettuce hearts have been recalled because of a possible risk of E. coli. The US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Family makes PSA about large family gatherings after 15 members contracted Covid-19
Although the Aragonez family is still healing after a Covid-19 outbreak, they took the time to make a public service announcement warning against…
Continue Reading Family files suit over Publix employee’s death. It says company failed to protect him from Covid-19
The family of a Publix employee who died from coronavirus complications has filed a wrongful death lawsuit that claims the grocery store chain…
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Mexico’s Catholic Church cancels Guadalupe pilgrimage over pandemic
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico’s Roman Catholic Church announced the cancellation Monday of what’s considered the world’s largest Catholic…
Continue Reading URGENT – First on CNN: Key government agency acknowledges Biden’s win and begins formal transition
(CNN) — The General Services Administration has informed President-elect Joe Biden that the Trump administration is ready to begin the formal…
Continue Reading URGENT – First on CNN: Key government agency acknowledges Biden’s win and begins formal transition
(CNN) — The General Services Administration has informed President-elect Joe Biden that the Trump administration is ready to begin the formal…
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