Extreme weather kills 21 ultra-marathon runners in China
Twenty one ultra-marathon runners have died after extreme weather conditions hit a 100-kilometer (62-mile) mountain race in northwest China. The…
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Belarus condemned for ‘hijacking’ Ryanair plane to detain journalist
Ryanair flight 4978 was about to begin its descent to Vilnius in Lithuania on Sunday when it suddenly changed direction after a “security…
Continue ReadingDid Belarus ‘hijack’ a civilian airliner to detain an activist?
Ryanair flight 4978 was about to begin its descent to Vilnius in Lithuania on Sunday when it suddenly changed direction after a “security…
Continue ReadingAt least 14 dead as Italian cable car plunges to ground
ROME, Italy — At least 14 people have died from a cable car accident in northern Italy on Sunday, according to officials. A spokesperson for the…
Continue ReadingHarris to the Class of 2021: ‘You have the strength to get through anything’
Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday applauded members of the Class of 2021 on their perseverance in earning their high school diplomas during the…
Continue ReadingBitcoin falls as much as 13% Sunday, extending losses from brutal week
Bitcoin prices fell as much as 13% on Sunday, extending losses from a gut-wrenching week for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, which accounts for more than…
Continue Reading8 U.S. states reach critical Covid vaccination milestone; Texas & New Mexico not among them
As U.S. officials push for more vaccinations amid slowing demand across the country, another state has now crossed an important milestone. Rhode…
Continue ReadingWhy drinking tea might just help in a crisis
For centuries, tea has been used for far more than quenching thirst. Around the world people drink it to relax, reinvigorate and soothe, and…
Continue ReadingGeorge Floyd’s death was a year ago and traumatizing details are everywhere. Here’s how to cope
It’s been nearly a year since George Floyd was killed, and many additional details of the agonizing moments surrounding his death have been…
Continue ReadingBiden adviser: President will ‘change course’ in infrastructure talks if inaction seems inevitable
White House senior adviser Cedric Richmond said Sunday that President Joe Biden will “change course” on his massive infrastructure bill…
Continue ReadingHow to watch the Billboard Music Awards
The 2021 Billboard Music Awards, which celebrate the chart-topping music and artists of the year, will take place Sunday. Read below for more details…
Continue ReadingOutreach organization reflects on Portland push to remove homeless camps
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — As Portland begins removing homeless camps next week,…
Continue ReadingBelarus activist arrested after fighter jet intercepts his Ryanair flight
A leading Belarusian opposition activist has been arrested in Belarus after President Alexander Lukashenko ordered a fighter jet to escort his…
Continue ReadingThe women possibly at higher risk for Covid-19 that no one is talking about
Last July, when her immediate family tested positive for Covid-19, Breanna Aguilar did not fit into any groups considered at higher risk for severe…
Continue ReadingBlinken: ‘There has to be’ a prospect for a peaceful political solution between Israel and Palestinians
Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted Sunday that there will eventually be a prospect for a peaceful political solution between Israel and the…
Continue Reading‘SNL’ ended one of its strangest years with a poignant season finale
“Saturday Night Live” ended one of its strangest years — a season in which the show had to do episodes with coronavirus protocols…
Continue ReadingSt. Louis woman concerned with uptick in gunfire after being caught in middle of shootout
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — A woman’s terrifying story is a snapshot of what…
Continue ReadingNew ‘Fast & Furious’ film nabs biggest opening of the pandemic so far
“F9,” the ninth installment in the popular Fast & Furious franchise, doesn’t open in US theaters until June 25, but it’s…
Continue ReadingMax Verstappen wins Monaco Grand Prix to take drivers’ championship lead
Max Verstappen produced an assured performance at the Monaco Grand Prix to move to the top of the Formula One drivers’ championship standings…
Continue ReadingHundreds of free pairs of shoes given to essential workers as ‘thank you’ after tough year
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A steady stream of essential workers and first responders…
Continue ReadingRally for domestic violence held in Saginaw
Click here for updates on this story Saginaw, MI (WNEM) — A community movement offering support to those suffering from…
Continue ReadingPolice identify officer who fired at car theft suspect as 8-year veteran
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Portland Police Bureau has identified the officer who fired…
Continue ReadingLatino journalist explains why he turned down interview with Chicago’s mayor
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sparked a backlash last week after limiting interviews to journalists of color on the two-year anniversary of her…
Continue ReadingRose City Justice holds march for one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — It’s been almost one year since George Floyd was murdered…
Continue Reading‘Beyond reprehensible’: GOP lawmaker condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene’s comparison of mask mandates to Holocaust
Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer on Sunday denounced fellow Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s comparison of requirements for House members to…
Continue ReadingEx-Trump ambassador says former President ‘absolutely’ bears responsibility for January 6 riot
A former Republican senator and member of Donald Trump’s administration said Sunday that he thinks the ex-President bears some responsibility…
Continue ReadingBrood X is almost here; Billions of cicadas are emerging in U.S.
Love is in the air this spring in the eastern United States, where billions of cicadas are appearing in the biggest emergence event since 2004. The…
Continue ReadingA mass shooting at a house party with hundreds of guests leaves 2 people dead and others seriously injured, governor says
A house party packed with hundreds of guests devolved into chaos when gunfire erupted, killing at least two people and injuring about a dozen more. A…
Continue ReadingHow feasible is it for businesses to require proof of vaccination? Experts are split
After a year of wearing masks, physical distancing and only small outdoor gatherings, a world of possibilities is finally beginning to open up for…
Continue ReadingA shooting at a New Jersey house party leaves 2 people dead and at least 12 others injured
A man and a woman were shot and killed at a house party in Cumberland County, New Jersey, police said. Another 12 people were injured in the melee,…
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