Lawsuit alleges Texas boy died of hypothermia after power went out in his mobile home
The family of an 11-year-old Texas boy who died last week after a record-breaking deep freeze is suing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas…
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield confirmed as US Ambassador to the UN
The Senate confirmed Linda Thomas-Greenfield to be the next US Ambassador to the United Nations Tuesday. The vote was 78-20 and her confirmation…
Continue ReadingTeen, electrocuted while helping others, leaves hospital after 6 weeks
Click here for updates on this story ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) — A Wyoming teenager left Swedish Medical Center in…
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Republicans seize on Biden’s domestic policy nominees as Tanden nomination in limbo
The pressure is mounting for Democrats to remain united on nominees moving through the Senate, as Republicans signal a growing resistance to backing…
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Bend police issue 41 tickets during 4-hour enforcement effort in 2 school zones
During the first two weeks of February, Bend Police were educating community members with written warnings in several school zones throughout the…
Continue ReadingPolice initiate inquiry following arrest of Black teen walking during storm
Click here for updates on this story PLANO, Texas (KTVT) — Plano Police Chief Ed Drain has initiated an administrative…
Continue ReadingA spike in prices could change everything for Wall Street
Wall Street is increasingly concerned that a wave of spending when the economy reopens could cause prices to spike, spoiling the financial market…
Continue ReadingInstacart is moving beyond the grocery store
Instacart started as a grocery delivery service. But it’s increasingly moving into delivering office supplies, sporting goods, televisions,…
Continue ReadingMarker offers snacks and beer, asks people not to take parking space
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — When it comes to reserving dibs for parking spaces after…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: How to safely find your ‘pandemic puppy’ (or kitty)
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against getting taken to the dog…
Continue ReadingAll eyes on Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough as she reviews minimum wage provision in Covid relief bill
A little known but powerful Senate official is being thrust into the spotlight this week as Democrats are eager to see whether an increase to the…
Continue ReadingMom charged in shooting, killing her 2 children
Click here for updates on this story AMBRIDGE, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A mother is charged with shooting and killing her…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms Tom Vilsack to serve again as agriculture secretary
The Senate confirmed Tom Vilsack as President Joe Biden’s agriculture secretary, sending the former Iowa governor to the same Cabinet position…
Continue Reading South Dakota’s pitch to keep up July 4 celebration at Mt. Rushmore resurfaces at Haaland confirmation hearing
South Dakota is hoping to keep the newly revived July 4th celebration at Mount Rushmore going, and the state’s governor is trying to get the…
Continue ReadingLawmakers grill SolarWinds CEO on devastating hack
SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna took a conciliatory tone toward US senators on Tuesday as he acknowledged his company’s role in unwittingly…
Continue ReadingGeorge Clooney is doing a lot of laundry and dishes these days
George Clooney is featured on one of the covers of W Magazine’s first issue of 2021, Volume 1, Best Performances, which pays tribute to the…
Continue Reading105-yo woman survives 3 husbands, 2 pandemics
Click here for updates on this story OCEAN COUNTY, New Jersey (KYW) — It’s a story of inspiration! A South Jersey…
Continue ReadingCapitol security officials point fingers over disastrous January 6 riot response
Law enforcement officials told lawmakers Tuesday they were prepared for the possibility of limited violence on January 6 at the US Capitol, but the…
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Ron Johnson just dropped a ridiculous conspiracy theory at the Senate Capitol attack hearing
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson has carved out quite a niche for himself in recent weeks: He’s the guy willing to push wild conspiracy…
Continue Reading Tanden’s nomination hangs by a thread as Democrats have yet to abandon her
Senate Democrats and the White House are not yet abandoning the nomination of Neera Tanden to serve as President Joe Biden’s budget director…
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