Naked man who died after being tasered by UTEP police is identified
UPDATE: State investigators on Wednesday identified Ray Adrian Lara, 36, of El Paso as the nude man who died after a confrontation with UTEP police…
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5 ways to get your kids to wear masks
Consider it the Challenge of 2020: It’s likely easier to put lipstick on a ferret than it is to get some kids to wear face coverings. The…
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A farmer found a skydiver’s missing prosthetic leg in a 110-acre soybean field
Chris Marckres was coming in for a landing on his first-ever skydiving jump when he realized something was missing. Marckres, who lost both of his…
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Forsyth County sheriff releases statement after family of John Neville calls for release of video of his death
Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough on Wednesday…
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British-Japanese pop singer Rina Sawayama says her nationality bars her from top music prizes
British-Japanese singer Rina Sawayama has criticized two major British music awards, saying their eligibility rules mean she is unable to enter the…
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Schools closures in spring were linked to reductions in Covid-19 cases and deaths, study says
School closures that swept several US states from March to May might have led to a million fewer Covid-19 cases and saved more than 40,000 lives, a…
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MLB-NEWS Another Marlins player and one Phillies employee test positive NEW YORK (AP) — Another player with the Miami Marlins has tested positive…
Continue Reading Massachusetts becomes the latest state to make Juneteenth an official state holiday
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has made it official: Juneteenth is now recognized as a state holiday. Baker, a Republican, signed the measure on…
Continue Reading ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to resume filming with safety measures in place
Two of America’s favorite game shows are set to start filming new episodes. “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune,” like…
Continue Reading Grandmother grateful for Ark. State Trooper support following grandson’s death
Click here for updates on this story ARKANSAS, USA (KFSM) — Jeanette Kennedy Hale lost her grandson in a tragic…
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150,000 Americans have died from Covid-19. Here’s why that staggering loss of life can’t be ignored
If two large planes crashed every day in the US, killing everyone on board, the nation would be despondent. If the US suffered a loss of life on the…
Continue Reading Gum health could be a risk factor for dementia, study suggests
Anyone who has had gum disease is probably familiar with the discomfort and embarrassment of poor oral health, such as bad breath, bleeding,…
Continue Reading She broke a hip, underwent surgeries, caught Covid-19. This 80-year-old woman laughed it all off
Eighty-year-old New Yorker Judith Hunt went to the hospital on January 31 after falling and breaking a femur and hip. She left Manhattan’s…
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The NBA and players’ union say no players tested positive for the coronavirus, one day before the season restarts
On the eve of the restart of the NBA season, the league and players’ union announced on Wednesday that none of the 344 players tested since…
Continue Reading Colorado health officials investigate ketamine use in police-custody death of Elijah McClain
Colorado’s health department has launched an investigation into the use of ketamine in connection with the 2019 death of Elijah McClain in…
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This summer, multiple spacecraft are launching to Mars. Here’s why
If it seems like Mars is a popular destination right now, that’s for a reason: The chance to fly there only comes around every 26 months. Four…
Continue Reading NBA player Michael Porter Jr. claims coronavirus ‘is being used for population control … overblown’
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said during a Q&A session on Snapchat Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic “is being used for…
Continue Reading Andy Cohen said he has ‘robust’ Covid-19 antibodies but can’t donate plasma because he’s gay
TV host Andy Cohen said he’s disappointed that — even though he’s tested positive for “robust” Covid-19 antibodies…
Continue Reading NASA’s Perseverance rover is ready to launch on Thursday
The Perseverance rover is finally ready to launch on its journey to Mars on Thursday. The Mars 2020 mission will launch after nearly a decade of hard…
Continue Reading Mislabeled sanitizer from Tennessee distillery on FDA warning list
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Leiper’s Fork Distillery is saying a labeling error…
Continue Reading A VISION for sustainability and less plastic in Schuylkill County
Click here for updates on this story SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. (WNEP) — Hannah Burke of Orwigsburg is all about…
Continue Reading Alzheimer’s blood test in your doctor’s office closer to reality, studies say
A simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease — on the wish list of many doctors, researchers and patients — may be closer to…
Continue Reading City of New Orleans announces the return of film production
Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, LA (WGNO) — On Tuesday, it was announced that film production will…
Continue Reading Capitol protesters hold brutality memorial
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — It’s been several weeks since protesters began occupying…
Continue Reading A report says China is suspected of hacking the Vatican. Here’s why
When you think about cyber espionage, the Vatican doesn’t come to mind as an obvious target. It’s a tiny country whose leader has more…
Continue Reading Three Banksy paintings raise $2.9 million at auction for Palestinian hospital
Three Banksy paintings have been sold at auction for $2.9 million, with proceeds earmarked for a Palestinian hospital. The lot, titled…
Continue Reading A landmark study shows what makes a successful relationship
It’s not who you’re with, but the dynamic you have with them. That’s the big takeaway from a landmark study that explores what…
Continue Reading Nearly 300 Florida high school graduates told to quarantine after attending an outdoor graduation
Nearly 300 Florida high school graduates and their families have been told to quarantine after an attendee at their graduation ceremony was diagnosed…
Continue Reading Kaepernick and Fauci will be honored as Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award laureates
Top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick are being honored as 2020 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights…
Continue Reading Secretary of Health responds to transphobic, anti-LGBTQ posts online
Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, Pa. (WNEP) — Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is…
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