Regis Philbin, television personality, has died at 88
Legendary broadcaster Regis Philbin has died, according to a statement shared by his family on Saturday. He was 88 years old. “We are deeply…
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Kathie Lee Gifford and more pay tribute to Regis Philbin
Loving tributes to Regis Philbin began pouring in on social media shortly after his death was announced on Saturday. His former television co-host,…
Continue ReadingTexas couple has been married 46 years and just overcame Covid-19, cancer and chemo together
DALLAS, Texas — A Texas couple is feeling extra blessed after beating the coronavirus, cancer and finishing chemo. Robert and Janice Beecham…
Continue Reading1 person stabbed as thousands protest in Portland; authorities earlier used tear gas on crowd
One person was stabbed in downtown Portland early Saturday morning, police said, after another night of protests saw tear gas used on the crowd. The…
Continue ReadingA medical journal apologized after an article prompted health professionals to post images of themselves in bikinis
A medical journal is retracting an article that called some social media posts “potentially unprofessional” after outraged health…
Continue ReadingDiverse smallpox strains were widespread in the Viking Age, new study reveals
Smallpox, the only human infectious disease to have been successfully eradicated, ailed people at least 1,000 years earlier than previously thought.…
Continue ReadingFlorida surpasses New York to become the state with the second highest number of coronavirus cases
Florida on Saturday became the US state with the second-highest official coronavirus case count, passing New York, once the country’s epicenter…
Continue ReadingPolice review reports of anti-Semitic posts from British rapper
Police are reviewing a string of anti-Semitic messages allegedly posted by the British grime musician Wiley on social media. The artist has received…
Continue ReadingThe Philadelphia Historical Commission voted to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus
Philadelphia took another step towards removing a statue of Christopher Columbus on Friday when the city’s historical commission voted 10-2 in…
Continue ReadingHuge black bear spotted relaxing in a pool is one big summer mood
A woman in Virginia was delighted when a large black bear decided to take a nap in a kiddie pool she had in her backyard. Regina Keller, no stranger…
Continue ReadingScientists dive deep to explore mysterious ‘blue hole’ on the Florida seabed
Arguably, we know more about the surface of the moon that we do about our oceans. A group of scientists and explorers with specialized diving…
Continue ReadingGroping, a nude photo, a sex party invite: Former Ailey dancers say director abused power with students
When Troy Powell first showed an interest in Ryan Houston’s dancing, the 21-year-old student thought the attention could be his big break.…
Continue ReadingManchester United in nearly-$100 million game against Leicester
Manchester United, Chelsea and Leicester City would have likely — to use the expression — “bitten your hand off” to be in the…
Continue ReadingThe first practicing medical doctor to play in the NFL opts out of the 2020 season
Super Bowl champion Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, the first practicing medical doctor to play in the NFL, has decided to opt out of playing in the…
Continue ReadingUS gets reality checks on Covid-19 vaccine, duration of symptoms
The United States on Friday got two reality checks on the coronavirus pandemic as the number of cases around the world set another high. Dr. Anthony…
Continue ReadingRoy Den Hollander confirmed as suspect in slaying of men’s rights activist in California
Roy Den Hollander, the anti-feminist lawyer suspected of killing a federal judge’s son in New Jersey, has been confirmed as the suspect in the…
Continue ReadingPolice, FBI investigating after professional poker player’s burned body found at state park in Michigan
Police in Michigan have identified the woman whose badly burned body was found in a state recreation area as Susie Zhao. Zhao, 33, was a professional…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 can be a prolonged illness, even for young adults, CDC report says
Covid-19 can be a prolonged illness, even among young adults without underlying chronic medical conditions, the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue ReadingNew CDC guidelines come down hard in favor of opening schools
New US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on education and child care come down hard in favor of opening schools, saying children…
Continue ReadingHe promised his friend he’d split the cash if he won the lottery. He’s doing just that with his $22 million jackpot
Years ago, Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney made a pact: if either of them ever won the lottery, they’d split the winnings. Then they shook on it.…
Continue ReadingPolicing tactics under fire as video shows medics in Portland getting shoved to the ground
A viral video showing volunteer medics being shoved to the ground by law enforcement officers in Portland is raising questions about the tactics…
Continue ReadingManson follower recommended for parole for the fourth time but California governor has final say
Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten has been found suitable for parole, but her fate will ultimately be decided by California Gov. Gavin…
Continue ReadingWashington state was the first in the US to confront the coronavirus. Now it’s battling a resurgence
Robert Cordova knows the coronavirus is far from controlled in Washington state. Cordova, his brother, sister, grandmother and mother have all tested…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift’s stirring and surprising new indie album, ‘Folklore,’ earns rave reviews from critics and fans
Taylor Swift has been on quite a journey in recent years — going goth on “Reputation,” pivoting to loved-up sugary pop on…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Kentucky faculty members call for renaming stadium, campus buildings
Some University of Kentucky faculty members are calling for the renaming of all campus buildings that memorialize “enslavers, Confederate…
Continue ReadingMeet the zookeepers behind the North Carolina Zoo for Zookeeper’s Appreciation Week
Click here for updates on this story ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — More than 80 zookeepers take care of the thousands of…
Continue ReadingThis one letter in a textbook could change how millions of kids learn about race
Albert Broussard’s intention to capitalize one letter in one word may impact millions of children around the US and how they learn about race.…
Continue Reading‘Helter Skelter’ goes long but not deep into the Manson family ‘myth’
After decades of coverage devoted to the Manson family, anything new on the topic must clear a high bar. Other than having time to flesh out the…
Continue ReadingPolice investigating ‘abhorrent’ racist comment made to Borussia Dortmund teenager Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham, a promising 17-year-old English footballer who signed with top German club Borussia Dortmund this week, has called the racist…
Continue ReadingAfter fires and fence damage outside downtown federal courthouse, Portland police declare unlawful assembly
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — For another night, demonstrators went to downtown Portland…
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