Best friends, married for 35 years, die from coronavirus just 11 days apart
Keith and Gwendolyn Robinson, of California, were just like Noah and Allie from the famous Nicholas Sparks romance novel-turned-movie “The…
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Satellite images of Beirut, Lebanon explosion show massive crater at port
BEIRUT, LEBANON — Satellite images, obtained Wednesday from Planet Labs Inc., show a massive crater at the site of Tuesday’s explosion in…
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‘May karma find you all’: Texas woman’s obituary for her late husband condemns Trump, Abbott and people who don’t wear masks
JEFFERSON, Texas — Stacey Nagy’s husband, David, died two weeks ago from coronavirus complications. She grieved the loss of her longtime…
Continue Reading High school student forced to take off Black Lives Matter mask at graduation ceremony, family says
A Black student was forced to take off his Black Lives Matter face mask in order to graduate, his family says. Dean Holmes, a student at York…
Continue Reading Virginia mayor urged to resign after allegedly saying Joe Biden picked ‘Aunt Jemima’ as his VP
Backlash in a small Virginia town was swift after a racist and sexist post showed up on the mayor’s Facebook page. “Joe Biden has just…
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American among at least 135 dead in Beirut blast, several other U.S. citizens among 5,000 hurt
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The death toll in Tuesday’s massive explosion in a Beirut warehouse climbed past 100 as search and rescue efforts continued…
Continue Reading Over 100 students quarantined in Mississippi school district after several individuals tested positive for Covid-19
Several students in the Corinth School District in Mississippi have been infected with Covid-19 a little over a week after in-person classes resumed.…
Continue Reading Flint, Michigan, will destroy guns seized by police rather than auctioning them
In an effort to keep illegal firearms off the street, the City of Flint, Michigan, has announced it will start destroying guns seized by police…
Continue Reading Toxic chemicals from burning fossil fuels poison dolphins and whales on East Coast
High levels of toxic chemicals have been found in stranded dolphins and whales along the southeastern coast of the United States, according to a new…
Continue Reading Neil Young takes Trump’s reelection campaign to court for copyright infringement
Rock & Roll legend Neil Young has sued President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign for copyright infringement over its use of two songs at…
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Texas scientist and mother of two killed during her regular morning run
PLANO, Texas — A 43-year-old scientist and mother of two was found dead near a creek in Plano last weekend after going out for her regular…
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Woman in Texas prays every night below her husband’s hospital window as he fights the virus
HOUSTON, Texas — If you ask Michelle Gutierrez, there’s nothing more powerful than love and prayer — that’s why when her…
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Biden won’t travel to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept Democratic presidential nomination, officials said Wednesday, in the…
Continue Reading A 8-year-old boy is mowing lawns for busy first responders and single moms — and feeding the hungry
A young boy in Conway, South Carolina, is making a big difference in his community, one act of kindness at a time. Feeding the hungry and mowing…
Continue Reading UConn becomes first school in college football’s top division to cancel 2020 season
The University of Connecticut has canceled its 2020 football season amid growing concerns surrounding Covid-19. With Wednesday’s announcement…
Continue Reading Chicago public schools will start the school year all virtual
Chicago Public Schools, the nation’s third-largest school system, will start the coming school year with fully remote learning for all students…
Continue Reading The debate over masks today is a lot like the decades-long fight to mandate seat belts
Buckling up is second nature for most Americans. It took us over 60 years to get to that point, though. The US doesn’t have 60-plus years to…
Continue Reading Second grader tests positive for coronavirus after attending the first day of school in Georgia
A Georgia second grader tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the first day of school, the school district told CNN. Sixes Elementary in the…
Continue Reading Google Doodle promotes mask wearing and social distancing practices
Google is chiming into the Covid-19 discourse using a “Google Doodle” to emphasize the importance of wearing a mask. Their homepage is…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 5: Beirut, coronavirus, election, airlines, Taiwan
Yes, members of Congress are still trying to see eye to eye on a new stimulus agreement. They’re hoping to reach a decision by next week, but…
Continue Reading South Korean authorities encourage men to marry foreign women. But their brides often become victims of abuse
Trinh met her murderer through a matchmaker. She was 29 years old and her future husband was in his 50s, court documents show. She only spoke…
Continue Reading India’s Narendra Modi lays foundation stone at divisive Ayodhya temple despite rise in coronavirus cases
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid a foundation stone for the construction of a Hindu temple at a holy site that’s been at the center…
Continue Reading Satellite imagery reveals new penguin colonies in Antarctica
Satellite imaging has revealed that there are nearly 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than previously thought. However, while the…
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Massive blast in Beirut, Lebanon leaves over 100 dead, 4,000 hurt
BEIRUT, Lebanon — A Lebanese Red Cross official said at least 100 people have been killed and more than 4,000 wounded in a huge explosion that…
Continue Reading US health chief to make most senior visit to Taiwan in decades
United States Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will lead a delegation to Taiwan, his office announced Tuesday, in a high-level trip that…
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We Build the Wall’s Kris Kobach loses Republican U.S. Senate primary in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kansas — Kansas Republicans have nominated Rep. Roger Marshall for the U.S. Senate instead of polarizing conservative Kris Kobach of…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell case can proceed to trial, judge rules
An Idaho judge ruled Tuesday that the case against Chad Daybell, the stepfather of two children whose remains were found on his property, can proceed…
Continue Reading Aurora Police Department apologizes after officers draw weapons on Black family in stolen vehicle mix-up
Aurora, Colorado, police issued an apology Monday after drawing guns on a woman and four minors after mistaking her car for one that had been stolen.…
Continue Reading MLB teams struggling to contain outbreaks and one CEO says cases may be a wakeup call
Major League Baseball is quickly becoming a cautionary tale with players and staff on at least three teams testing positive since the season resumed…
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