Belly fat linked to early death, study finds
It’s more bad news for America’s growing waistline: Excess belly fat is associated with a higher risk of early death from any cause,…
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More than 20 states report an uptick in new Covid-19 cases after US tops 200,000 deaths
More than 200,000 Americans have lost their lives to Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, and the country is now transitioning into a new season…
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A ‘distressed’ Birx questions how long she can remain on White House task force, sources say
Once a fixture at the administration’s coronavirus briefings, Dr. Deborah Birx has confided to aides and friends that she has become so unhappy…
Continue Reading‘Cake Boss’ star Buddy Valastro recovering from ‘terrible’ at-home accident
“Cake Boss” star Buddy Valastro is on the mend. A “terrible accident” has landed the baker and television personality in the…
Continue ReadingBridge inspector rescues dog stranded 120 feet above Mississippi River
An ordinary workday quickly turned into a rescue mission after a bridge inspector spotted a stranded dog 120 feet above the Mississippi River. Ryan…
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Senate resolution to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg blocked after partisan fighting over language
The US Senate failed to agree on language for a resolution honoring the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a sign of how divided the chamber is over…
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California governor wants all new cars sold in the state to be zero-emissions by 2035
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an executive order Wednesday requiring that all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the state be…
Continue ReadingWhat does justice for Breonna Taylor actually look like?
For this week, we think about what justice might look like in the Breonna Taylor case, discuss great performances by the music icons Patti LaBelle…
Continue Reading41 razor blades found on playground equipment at a Michigan park
Razor blades — 41 of them — were found at a playground in Eaton Rapids, prompting officials to canvass parks in the Michigan city out of…
Continue ReadingThe Met Opera cancels the 2020-2021 season due to the coronavirus pandemic
The Metropolitan Opera announced that it is canceling its entire season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The famous opera in New York had planned to…
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Rep. Ilhan Omar on Trump’s racist attack: ‘He spreads the disease of hate’
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar hit back at President Donald Trump, calling him “racist” after he disparaged her Tuesday during a campaign…
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No officers charged directly with Breonna Taylor’s death
A former Louisville police officer has been indicted by a grand jury on first-degree wanton endangerment charges for his actions on the night Breonna…
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Why does Rand Paul think he knows better than Anthony Fauci?
Rand Paul has dedicated much of his time during the coronavirus pandemic to a singular mission: discrediting Dr. Anthony Fauci. The Republican…
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Facebook allowed hundreds of misleading super PAC ads, activist group finds
Facebook has allowed political advertisers to target hundreds of misleading ads about Joe Biden and the US Postal Service to swing-state voters,…
Continue Reading‘The Way I See It’ filters the Obama presidency through Pete Souza’s lens
Pete Souza became an unlikely political figure, stepping out from his behind-the-scenes role as official White House photographer and into the…
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Volkswagen unveils the ID.4, its new all-electric SUV
Volkswagen unveiled its first electric SUV, the ID.4, Wednesday. VW calls the ID.4 it’s first long-range electric vehicle for the US market,…
Continue ReadingBryson DeChambeau added 40 pounds to boost game. This is what he ate
Bryson DeChambeau’s physical transformation has been remarkable in 2020. What’s equally remarkable is how quickly he’s started to…
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Bryson DeChambeau added 40 pounds to boost game. This is what he ate
Bryson DeChambeau’s physical transformation has been remarkable in 2020. What’s equally remarkable is how quickly he’s started to…
Continue ReadingTeen accused of Tessa Majors’ murder allegedly confessed to dad on recorded line
One teen charged in the murder of Barnard freshman Tessa Majors confessed his role in the murder in a recorded jailhouse conversation with his…
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Parents say 28-year-old doctor who died after coronavirus battle spent her life helping people
Dr. Adeline Fagan’s goal in life was to help people, her parents said. It began when she was little — an early talker who was an…
Continue ReadingParents say 28-year-old doctor who died after coronavirus battle spent her life helping people
Dr. Adeline Fagan’s goal in life was to help people, her parents said. It began when she was little — an early talker who was an…
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Fact check: Eric Trump posts video that falsely claims Joe Biden used teleprompter in Telemundo interview
Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, tweeted a video on Wednesday that falsely claimed to show Joe Biden being “caught-red handed using a…
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Cindy McCain endorses Joe Biden
Cindy McCain, the widow of longtime Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, said Tuesday night on Twitter that she endorses Democratic presidential…
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Chinese state media slams TikTok deal as ‘dirty’ and ‘unpalatable’
Two prominent Chinese media outlets are urging Beijing to kill what they call a “dirty” and “unpalatable” deal intended to…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s army of clerks to stand guard at the Supreme Court
When Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns for the final time to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, an army of more than a hundred of her former clerks…
Continue ReadingNC Senator says he plans to introduce bill to defund cities that defund police
Click here for updates on this story NORTH CAROLINA, USA (WLOS) — A North Carolina Senator now says he plans to…
Continue ReadingJohnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine is fourth to begin Phase 3 trials in the United States
Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate begins Phase 3 trials in the United States today. Trials for the single-dose vaccine will…
Continue ReadingLocal clerk gives tips for absentee voting in upcoming election
Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN, USA (WNEM) — The election is just six weeks away and preparations are…
Continue ReadingThe pilots changing the face of aviation
First Officer Courtland Savage was boarding a United Express flight to Bentonville, Arkansas, and heading towards the cockpit when a passenger handed…
Continue ReadingPolice: Group gathers outside Kelly Building; officers respond to shooting involving demonstrators
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Late Tuesday night, another demonstration took place outside…
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