Biden puts $2,000 stimulus payments back in play
A $2,000 stimulus check will be at the heart of a $2 trillion Covid relief plan that President-elect Joe Biden is set to unveil Thursday evening. An…
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Hotels open their doors to Covid-19 patients as Britain’s hospitals are stretched to the limit
The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and…
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A Best Western hotel in London is now taking in Covid-19 patients as hospitals run out of beds
The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and…
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Hotels open their doors to Covid patients as Britain’s hospitals are stretched to the limit
The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and…
Continue ReadingWatch out, Chewy. This 55-year-old pet store is coming for you
Petco is hoping the third time is the charm. The 55-year-old pet retailer launched its third IPO in company history Thursday — and this time…
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John Bolton can gather evidence about classification process for his book, judge rules
Former national security adviser John Bolton can seek evidence about the classification process around his book in case there was bad faith…
Continue ReadingWorker hit and killed by PGE truck on highway
Click here for updates on this story SANDY, Oregon (KPTV) — Oregon State Police say a flagger along Highway 26 died…
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Oregon’s wildfire recovery debris removal begins with clearing of hazard trees
Crews around the state are beginning to clear roads and private properties of trees damaged in September’s…
Continue ReadingPolice: Juvenile caused over $46K in damage during NYE riot in downtown Portland
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A juvenile is facing multiple charges in connection with…
Continue ReadingUS debt surged by $7 trillion under Trump. It will go much higher under Biden
President Donald Trump certainly lived up to his self-proclaimed status as the King of Debt during his term in office. The national debt spiked by $7…
Continue ReadingNo alcohol and no checked guns: Airlines tighten security for Inauguration Day
Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration are stepping up security for flights to and from Washington, DC, amid threats of additional…
Continue ReadingMan carrying Confederate flag inside the US Capitol during riot arrested, identified as Kevin Seefried
The FBI has arrested Kevin Seefried, seen carrying a Confederate flag inside Capitol Hill, according to a federal criminal complaint. Seefried had…
Continue ReadingBitcoin prices roar back towards $40,000
The bitcoin roller coaster continues. The price of the top cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of nearly $42,000 less than a week ago before quickly…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania man accused of striking Capitol cop with fire extinguisher is charged
A Pennsylvania man whom authorities say threw a fire extinguisher and struck a Capitol Police officer during the deadly riot at the US Capitol last…
Continue ReadingMissouri asks some unemployment recipients to give money back – or face consequences
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Unemployment insurance has been a lifeline for so…
Continue ReadingMother-daughter duo gets nat’l attention for ‘miniaturist’ projects
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sometimes you have to think big, but build small. That’s…
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NYC sightseeing buses report increase in locals taking tours as pandemic keeps tourists away
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Because of COVID, flying may not be popular, but a growing…
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Crook County middle, high schoolers returning to full-time in-person classes Jan. 26
The last time middle and high school students in the Crook County School District saw their peers and teachers on a daily basis was March of last…
Continue ReadingNew York City schools to eliminate entry exam for gifted and talented programs
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A big change is coming for New York City’s Gifted and Talented…
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Couple says tenants who haven’t paid rent since May 2019 can’t be kicked out due to eviction moratorium
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A Staten Island couple is dealing with an eviction moratorium…
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