Some public health officials are resigning amid threats during the Covid-19 pandemic
During a live public briefing on Facebook last month, “someone very casually suggested” the Los Angeles County’s public health…
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LA County Sheriff’s Department places autopsy of Andres Guardado on ‘security hold’ after he was shot by deputy
The autopsy for a man shot and killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy last week has been placed on a “security hold” by…
Continue ReadingUS Open champion Bianca Andreescu, 20, wants to ‘surpass Serena’ and be the best
Tennis star Bianca Andreescu says she hopes to one day surpass the greatest players of all-time as she prepares to defend her title at this…
Continue ReadingCorrections officers say they were barred from Derek Chauvin’s floor because of their skin color
Eight corrections officers at the Ramsey County, Minnesota, jail where former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin is being held say they were…
Continue ReadingBurnley condemns ‘White Lives Matter’ banner flown over Etihad Stadium
Burnley has strongly condemned a “White Lives Matter Burnley” banner that was flown by a small plane over the Etihad Stadium ahead of…
Continue ReadingStudy suggests 80% of Covid-19 cases in the US went undetected in March
A new study suggests that as many as 8.7 million Americans came down with coronavirus in March, but more than 80% of them were never diagnosed. A…
Continue ReadingRayshard Brooks’ funeral will be held at church where MLK once preached after hundreds attend viewing
The family and friends of Rayshard Brooks will honor his life in a private funeral service on Tuesday, a day after hundreds of people lined up to pay…
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia says Hajj pilgrimage is on — with limited numbers
Saudi Arabia will strictly limit the number of people who can take part in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca because of the coronavirus,…
Continue ReadingMLB will decide how many games are played in 2020 as teams unanimously vote to proceed with season
Major League Baseball announced Monday that clubs have unanimously voted to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of their agreement with the…
Continue ReadingNYPD commissioner testifies in ongoing investigation into interactions between police and the public
Investigators grilled New York Police Department Commissioner Dermot Shea on Monday about various incidents and controversial actions by the NYPD as…
Continue ReadingNASCAR drivers offer Bubba Wallace show of support after noose found in his garage
NASCAR drivers, pit crew members and others walked alongside Bubba Wallace and escorted his Number 43 car in a show of support at the Talladega…
Continue ReadingLawyers for ex-officer accused in Rayshard Brooks killing dispute prosecutor’s allegations
Attorneys for the former Atlanta police officer charged with killing Rayshard Brooks are disputing statements made about the case by Fulton County…
Continue ReadingNYPD officer suspended without pay following ‘disturbing apparent chokehold incident’
Following a “swift” investigation by the New York Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau, a police officer involved in a…
Continue ReadingThese 9 hand sanitizers may contain a potentially fatal ingredient, FDA warns
The US Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem SA due to the potential…
Continue ReadingYoung people in the US South and West are increasingly getting coronavirus
The major thrust of new coronavirus cases in the United States is in the South and West, where officials say more young people are ignoring social…
Continue ReadingJoel Schumacher, director of Batman movies and ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dead at 80
Joel Schumacher, an eclectic director whose career ranged from a pair of divisive Batman movies to “St. Elmo’s Fire,” died Monday…
Continue ReadingBaton Rouge activist rips school board member for defending Robert E. Lee
In a now-viral video, an activist sharply criticized a Louisiana school board member who defended naming a school after Robert E. Lee — and who…
Continue ReadingA Russian football team lost a key match 10-1 after Covid-19 forced it to field youth team
A key Russian Premier League soccer match has come under scrutiny, after a top club was forced to field its youth squad when its entire first team…
Continue Reading17-year-old shot in Seattle protest zone
A 17-year-old boy was shot late Sunday inside the area of Seattle referred to as the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) or Capitol Hill Autonomous…
Continue ReadingA dozen Texas bars temporarily lose alcohol permits for allegedly breaking coronavirus protocols
The Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission has temporarily suspended the alcohol permits of 12 bars in Texas after they were found to be in violation of…
Continue ReadingNext year’s Golden Globes will take place later than usual
The Golden Globes will — like the BAFTAs and Oscars — take place a little later than usual next year. The Hollywood Foreign Press…
Continue ReadingDept. of Justice looking into noose found in NASCAR star Bubba Wallace’s garage stall
Department of Justice investigators said Monday they are looking into the noose that was found in NASCAR star Bubba Wallace’s garage stall.…
Continue ReadingTaxing sugar levels in soda could prevent 2 million US cases of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, study says
Cities, states and nations have been turning to sugar taxes as a potential way to improve public health in their communities, but the jury has been…
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Thousands sign petition to rename Columbus, Ohio to ‘Flavortown’ after native son Guy Fieri
The city of Columbus, Ohio, has already vowed to bring down its statue of Christopher Columbus. But thousands are hoping to erase the city’s…
Continue ReadingTennis event organized by Novak Djokovic under fire as players test positive for coronavirus
A tennis event organized by Novak Djokovic is facing criticism after two leading players tested positive for coronavirus having played at the…
Continue ReadingThis airport has no passengers, but it’s running out of space
The busiest airports in Spain? Madrid and Barcelona spring to mind and, under normal circumstances, they’d be the right answer. Yet when…
Continue ReadingWill Smith opens up about the ‘weight of parenting’ and how he became a better father to Willow
Will Smith is reflecting on his failures and struggles as a father of three. Appearing on the Father’s Day edition of his wife Jada Pinkett…
Continue ReadingTheodore Roosevelt statue will be removed from the front steps of the Museum of Natural History
A statue of President Theodore Roosevelt in front of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City will be removed, a statement from New…
Continue ReadingJa Rule films wacky, low-budget commercial for Greek restaurant
Just when we finally got those Fyre Festival cheese sandwiches out of our minds, Ja Rule is now pushing gyros in a commercial for a Greek deli in Los…
Continue ReadingAngelina Jolie says she split from Brad Pitt for the sake of their kids
Angelina Jolie has opened up about her split from Brad Pitt. The actress, activist and humanitarian talked to Vogue India about her work, motherhood…
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