Ex-APD officer who shot Rayshard Brooks released on bond
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Garrett Rolfe, the ex-Atlanta police officer who fired the…
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Tom Hanks: ‘Shame on you’ if you aren’t wearing a mask
One of the world’s most famous Covid-19 survivors has reportedly made his feelings known about those who don’t wear masks. Actor Tom…
Continue Reading Thousands of travelers impacted by tri-state travel advisory
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The governors of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey…
Continue Reading Child care center in Lake Oswego has outbreak of COVID-19
Click here for updates on this story LAKE OSWEGO, OR (KPTV) — There’s been an outbreak of five or more coronavirus…
Continue Reading Police declare protest in north Portland a riot, use tear gas to disperse crowd
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — After several hours of demonstrating, a protest in north…
Continue Reading State expands program offering free sunscreen at state park pools and beaches
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and National…
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Indians use Tik Tok … to respond to the ban on Tik Tok
India’s TikTok influencers are urging their fans to follow them on other social media platforms after the government announced a ban on the…
Continue Reading Oklahoma police officer dies after traffic stop shooting
A Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer has died and another is in critical condition after they were shot during a traffic stop early Monday, police said.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 rates spiked in Allegheny County after bars and restaurants reopened, county health department says
Covid-19 cases have spiked in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the aftermath of the county’s decision to reopen bars and restaurants,…
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What you need to know about coronavirus on Wednesday, July 1
In the absence of leadership from the top, it’s up to every individual to do the right thing. Going to a bar is definitely not the right thing,…
Continue Reading ‘We were in that first wave of creative diarrhea’ — Chris O’Dowd says celebrities’ ‘Imagine’ cover was a mistake
Chris O’Dowd admits that singing John Lennon’s “Imagine” amid the coronavirus pandemic was not the greatest idea. The…
Continue Reading China has passed a controversial national security law in Hong Kong. Here’s what you need to know
On June 30, China passed a controversial national security law for Hong Kong that lends Beijing sweeping new powers over the semi-autonomous city.…
Continue Reading He hasn’t played in MLB in nearly two decades. One team is paying him $1.2 million a year until 2035
He hasn’t picked up a professional baseball glove in 19 years but he’s still picking up a paycheck — and a hefty one at that.…
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Lionel Messi scores 700th career goal in style but Barcelona loses more ground in title race
Lionel Messi scored a wonderful panenka penalty to bring up his 700th career goal for club and country on Tuesday. The Argentine reached the landmark…
Continue Reading The FBI has been reviewing Elijah McClain’s death since last year
The FBI and US Justice Department have been reviewing the circumstances around Elijah McClain’s death since 2019, the federal agencies said…
Continue Reading Inspired by the kids he drove every day, a school bus driver got his college degree to become a teacher
Driving school buses runs in Clayton Ward’s family. Both his parents did it, and so did his grandfather. And even though Ward tried to avoid…
Continue Reading ‘I was 25 years ahead of my time’: The driver who shattered motorsport’s color barrier
When Willy T. Ribbs speaks his words are packed with punch, power and purpose — verbally mimicking the actions of his sporting hero and former…
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Europe, bid au revoir to American tourists
The Canadians will be in Europe this summer, and the Thais and the Moroccans. You might bump into a Rwandan, and no doubt Aussie backpackers will…
Continue Reading What EU’s new border rules mean for travelers
The European Union has formally agreed a set of recommendations that will allow travelers from outside the bloc to visit EU countries, months after…
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The best DIY face mask material and fit? Quilting cotton beats bandana, new study suggests
Wearing face masks and coverings is recommended, or in some places mandatory, in public spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19. But what kind of…
Continue Reading Harvey Weinstein victims were awarded $19 million in compensation fund
The New York Attorney General’s office announced Tuesday a nearly $19 million settlement for women who experienced sexual abuse and harassment…
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Man shot dead in central El Paso; police look for several suspects
EL PASO, Texas — Police converged in a central El Paso neighborhood Tuesday night where a 28-year-old man was shot and killed inside an apartment…
Continue Reading Former Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks is released from jail
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot has been released from jail. Garrett Rolfe’s…
Continue Reading St. Louis homeowner who pointed weapon at protesters says he ‘was a victim of a mob’ and doesn’t oppose Black Lives Matter
A St. Louis homeowner who pulled a gun on protesters walking on his private street said he was “in imminent fear they would run me over, kill…
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Families in mourning for 7 killed in downtown El Paso car crash fleeing Border Patrol
CLICK HERE for UPDATES to this story EL PASO, Texas — Several families that have suffered deeply following the deadly car crash that followed a…
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New Mexico governor signs budget bill, but vetoes some cuts
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Tuesday a budget solvency plan seeking to mend a multi-billion-dollar deficit…
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Lower Valley assisted living facility accuses city of El Paso of ignoring virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso is denying claims made by employees of an assisted living facility in the Lower Valley who said their calls for…
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MLB’s Ian Desmond, in a powerful post about racism and social injustice, opts out of the 2020 season
DENVER, Colorado — Major League Baseball player Ian Desmond is opting out of the truncated 2020 season. Coronavirus concerns factored into his…
Continue Reading The fates of two leading newspaper publishers are up in the air
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Wednesday is the…
Continue Reading Judge temporarily blocks publication of tell-all book by President Trump’s niece
A New York judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the publication of an unflattering tell-all book written by President Trump’s niece that Simon…
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