Man continuing mission of collecting books for classrooms despite pandemic
Click here for updates on this story CHERRY HILL, NJ (KYW) — A South Jersey man made it his mission to collect books…
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Lowering Covid-19 cases is the best way to improve odds that vaccines will continue working, expert says
Lowering Covid-19 cases across the US is critical not only to preventing another surge fueled by variants — but it also makes vaccines more…
Continue ReadingFact check: Biden makes at least four false statistical claims at CNN town hall
President Joe Biden took questions from Wisconsin residents and from Anderson Cooper at a CNN town hall event in Milwaukee on Tuesday night.…
Continue ReadingMan says he was kicked off United Airlines flight for wearing specialty mask, says he wants to ‘advocate for our own health and safety’:
Click here for updates on this story Baltimore (WJZ) — We’re all trying to take steps to stay safe during the…
Continue ReadingDriver arrested in connection with hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj’s father
The man who allegedly struck and killed Nicki Minaj’s father in a hit-and-run was arrested on Wednesday, according to Nassau County Police.…
Continue ReadingDMV mistakenly issues driver’s license with photo of woman wearing face mask
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, CA (KOVR) — A Sacramento woman was excited to receive her new Real ID…
Continue ReadingDNA may link coyote that bit little girl to at least 3 other attacks
Click here for updates on this story MORAGA, CA (KPIX) — A coyote that attacked and bit a child walking with a parent…
Continue ReadingHow Robinhood ended up in Washington’s crosshairs
This was supposed to be the year Robinhood turned the page on its troubles and launched a massive IPO. And then GameStop mania happened. Robinhood…
Continue ReadingDozens of abandoned, damaged Amazon packages found in woods
Click here for updates on this story PLYMPTON, MA (WCVB) — Police say they are working with Amazon to complete the…
Continue ReadingMarquette students recorded using racial slurs in Snapchat video
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WISN) — Two Marquette students are facing backlash over a video…
Continue ReadingUS government expects ‘widespread delays’ in Covid-19 vaccine shipments due to severe weather
Severe weather around the United States will delay Covid-19 vaccine deliveries in the coming days, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Continue ReadingNigerian women form #AnkaraArmy to celebrate new WTO boss, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Nigerians are recreating the distinctive signature style of new World Trade Organization boss Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to celebrate…
Continue ReadingFight over Rush Limbaugh’s true legacy began immediately after his death
Reactions to Rush Limbaugh’s death immediately devolved into arguments on social media on Wednesday — reflecting the fact that Limbaugh…
Continue ReadingArizona schools won’t receive letter grades this year because of pandemic
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill on Monday that will suspend the use of a letter grade system for schools statewide, due to how disrupted this…
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Black franchise owner sues McDonald’s for alleged race discrimination
A Black McDonald’s franchise operator has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that it steered him toward less profitable restaurants…
Continue ReadingSorry, America: China is now Europe’s biggest trading partner for goods
Europe is now trading more goods with China than the United States, a sign of how the pandemic is transforming the global economy. Data released this…
Continue ReadingNew CDC reports warn variants could lead to rapid rise in Covid-19 cases
New coronavirus variants could lead to a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases, and can “dangerously accelerate the trajectory of the pandemic,”…
Continue ReadingBus hijacker sentenced to 10 years in custody of mental health officials
Click here for updates on this story Butte, Montana (Montana Standard) — A judge on Wednesday sentenced a man accused…
Continue ReadingHow you can help Texas winter storm victims
AUSTIN, Texas — Unprecedented winter storms have blanketed Texas, causing bitter cold temperatures and widespread power outages throughout much…
Continue ReadingWith power outages across Texas, residents worry, wait and make do
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — John Henderson’s power first went out Tuesday morning and stayed off for 2 hours, and then came back on around 7…
Continue ReadingUpdated: Co-worker of homicide victim: I knew something was wrong
Click here for updates on this story Davenport, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — Tim Alexander knew something was wrong around…
Continue ReadingBiden administration says investigation into SolarWinds hack is likely to take “several months”
The US government’s probe into the devastating SolarWinds breach is likely to take “several months” at least, according to the top…
Continue ReadingHelp name the newest penguin at the Saint Louis Zoo
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — The Saint Louis Zoo needs your help naming their newest…
Continue ReadingHome camera catches couple’s fall down steps
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — People have been slipping and falling all over the area…
Continue ReadingGoogle Maps will now let you pay for parking and transit without leaving the app
Google Maps can already tell you which train to take or map out an optimal driving route. Now, it’s simplifying travel even more by letting…
Continue ReadingFormer top State Department official is Biden’s leading contender to be US ambassador to China
Nicholas Burns, a former US ambassador and senior State Department official, is the leading contender for US ambassador to China, according to two…
Continue ReadingCouple uses icy conditions to create a magical moment
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — When you hear that snow and sleet is coming, some people…
Continue Reading‘The Ghost of the B’: Specter of relegation haunts South American football giant Colo-Colo
The unthinkable could be about to happen. Chilean football club Colo-Colo, the biggest and most successful club in the country, faces relegation from…
Continue ReadingMattress Mack opens Gallery Furniture as shelter during winter storm
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) — He came in clutch during Hurricane Harvey, and now, Jim…
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