A Georgia man is executed after courts deny his appeals for new DNA testing
A Georgia man was executed Wednesday for a 1994 murder after courts denied appeals involving pleas for new DNA testing and a witness’s claim…
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WeWork’s losses doubled to $1.25 billion last quarter
The extent of WeWork’s woes is still coming to light. WeWork reported a net loss of $1.25 billion in the most recently completed quarter, a…
Continue ReadingTwo people just got the plague in China — yes, the Black Death plague
Two people in China are being treated for plague, authorities said Tuesday. It’s the second time the disease, the same one that caused the…
Continue ReadingGrand jury rules they do not have enough evidence to charge officer for shooting a black man in the back
A Colorado grand jury ruled that charges would not be brought against Colorado Springs officers in the fatal shooting of De’von Bailey,…
Continue ReadingPrince Harry and Meghan to spend holidays away from royal family
It looks like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are taking their holiday cheer outside the royal family this year. A spokesperson for the royal couple…
Continue ReadingThe insect apocalypse is coming. Here’s what you can do about it
It’s being called the unnoticed apocalypse: The number of insects is declining rapidly and 41% of bug species face extinction, scientists say.…
Continue ReadingGetting dads to do more around the house, starting with a history lesson
In the past couple of years, our homes have become a key battleground in the fight for gender equality. Who plans the dinners? Folds the laundry?…
Continue ReadingHow a chance meeting with Twitter bosses landed a Nigerian developer his dream job
A Nigerian software developer has landed a job at Twitter following a chance meeting with the company’s executives during a visit to the…
Continue ReadingImpeachment hearing testimony further connects President to Ukraine pressure
The top US diplomat in Ukraine told Congress Wednesday of a previously unknown conversation President Donald Trump had the day after his phone call…
Continue ReadingIs it safe to visit Hong Kong right now?
Hong Kongers have been protesting for more than five months and demonstrations are becoming more violent and disruptive. The city’s leaders…
Continue ReadingDeval Patrick tells allies he’s running for president
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick told friends and allies in phone calls on Wednesday that he has made a decision to run for president, two…
Continue ReadingProtests are rattling Hong Kong. But companies aren’t abandoning the city yet
The political unrest in Asia’s premiere financial hub has taken a dark, violent turn this week. But the turmoil is not scaring investors and…
Continue ReadingChaos and disruption across Hong Kong as protesters fortify university campus
Hong Kong saw another day of travel chaos and protests across the city on Wednesday, a day after violent clashes and a prolonged standoff at a…
Continue Reading‘Truth matters’: Prosecutors urge jury to convict Roger Stone for lying to protect Trump
Prosecutors closed their criminal trial of Republican politico Roger Stone on Wednesday by making a forceful argument that the longtime Washington…
Continue ReadingThis Silicon Valley company will pay you $10,000 to leave the Bay Area
Tired of the absurdly high rent you have to pay to live in the Bay Area? Well, you might be in luck. A Silicon Valley startup is offering qualified…
Continue ReadingIsrael’s military campaign against Islamic Jihad continues, ceasefire conditions outlined
Twenty-six people, among them 17 militants and a seven-year-old boy, have been killed by Israeli air strikes in Gaza since fighting began Tuesday…
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Chad Wolf, new acting Homeland Security secretary, makes 1st visit to Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Chad Wolf, now the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is making his first visit to the Borderland region…
Continue ReadingThe morning before his family’s Disney vacation, a firefighter died saving his comrades from a house fire
Just hours before a planned family vacation to Disney World, a veteran firefighter was killed early Wednesday when his ladder crew got trapped while…
Continue ReadingRapper Kodak Black sentenced to more than 3 years on weapons charges
Rapper Kodak Black will serve more than three years in prison on weapons charges. The 22-year-old, whose real name is Bill K. Kapri, pleaded guilty…
Continue ReadingWhistleblower timeline: Team Trump contacts and Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s acknowledgment that he discussed former Vice President Joe Biden in a July call with Ukraine’s president has…
Continue ReadingQuick timeline of Trump-Ukraine events that led to impeachment hearings
The impeachment inquiry centers on claims that President Donald Trump used US tax dollars as bait to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Continue ReadingThe climate crisis will profoundly affect the health of every child alive today, report says
The climate crisis is already hurting our health and it could burden generations to come with lifelong health problems, a new report finds. It could…
Continue ReadingBannon testifies Trump campaign viewed Stone as access point to WikiLeaks
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon said in court on Friday that he and the Trump campaign viewed Roger Stone, a longtime Donald Trump…
Continue ReadingRoger Stone associate denies direct contact with WikiLeaks founder during trial
Roger Stone‘s criminal trial exposed on Thursday a pile of lies in texts and emails Stone sent to or received from others — with…
Continue ReadingRed tide is back off the coast of Florida. Residents aren’t sure how much more they can take
Starting in the summer of 2017, Colleen Gill’s strolls on the beach were often interrupted by the smell of death. For more than a year, she…
Continue ReadingFederal judge presses Justice Department to release Mueller interview summaries in CNN lawsuit
A federal judge has prioritized the Justice Department’s public release of witness interview summaries from Robert Mueller’s special…
Continue ReadingSchool bus driver cited for DUII after crash with students on board
Click here for updates on this story GASTON, OR (KPTV) — A school bus driver was cited for DUII after crashing in the…
Continue ReadingEarth was on the other side of the galaxy when dinosaurs reigned
Apart from the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, there aren’t many connections between space and dinosaurs outside of…
Continue ReadingGOP senators air concerns during unusual White House meeting with Erdoğan
A small group of Republican senators who traditionally focus on foreign policy issues attended a White House meeting with President Donald Trump and…
Continue ReadingKelly Clarkson’s kids interviewed Jason Momoa with adorable results
Kelly Clarkson’s kids made a splash in their debut interview with “Aquaman” star Jason Momoa. In a recent episode of “The…
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