Three months after the Army punished several senior officers following an independent investigation into the climate and culture at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas prompted by the killing of 20-year-old soldier Vanessa Guillen and deaths of several other service members, the investigators who carried out the review will appear before Congress on Tuesday.
Continue ReadingVirginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he’s taking executive action to restore voting and other civil rights to former felons as soon as they complete their prison terms — a move that will immediately apply to more than 69,000 formerly incarcerated Virginians. Northam’s action, shared first with CNN, is the latest push to
Continue ReadingThe US Army initially considered denying a request from Washington, DC’s government for a National Guard deployment ahead of the January 6 rally that led to riots at the US Capitol, according to a Washington Post report published Tuesday. An internal draft memo obtained by the Post argued the US military shouldn’t be required to
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The first week in April was just not enough time to show how much Oregonians appreciate trees. So Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed all of April as Oregon Arbor Month, allowing plenty of time for all the tree-related activities and commemorative plantings people want.
Continue Reading Republicans are ramping up their attacks on Democrats over the ongoing crisis at the Southern border, including a new ad campaign accusing President Joe Biden of opening the border instead of focusing on opening schools and businesses. A 30-second digital ad from the American Action Network, an affiliate of the pro-Republican Congressional Leadership Fund, launched
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The American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden last week, incorporates big savings for Americans who buy health coverage through the Marketplace. The changes expand access to premium tax credits and increase the amount of premium tax credits that people can receive.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A Peachtree City man claims a bitter feud over a final paycheck ended with 500 pounds of pennies delivered to his driveway. Andreas Flaten said when he submitted his two-week notice in writing last November, hell hath no fury like his frustrated boss. “He froze
Continue ReadingDespite the can’t-miss subject matter, “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” makes a near-fatal misstep, heavily using dramatic recreations in a way that leaves this Netflix production somewhere between Lifetime movie and documentary. The salacious aspects of the scandal still earn a passing grade, but due to the unwieldy hybrid format, just barely. Of
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (WQAD) — Four Moline Police officers were sent to a hospital after rescuing a person from a house fire Monday morning. The fire happened around 3:30 am near 15th Street A by the Moline High School Lofts. The first responder was a police officer, who arrived
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During the week of Feb. 22, supporters of The Family Access Network (FAN) Foundation gathered virtually on an event website to celebrate the fourth annual Redmond Luncheon fundraiser.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CUMMING, Iowa (WQAD) — It’s been decades since Kelly and Carolyn Gay said “I do.” “We’ve been married 50 years and she’s probably kept one secret for me and this was it,” Kelly said. To celebrate, Carolyn and her husband, who live in the Des Moines metro, thought
Continue Reading“The Talk” viewers may notice some reruns this week. That’s because the CBS daytime talk show has gone on a brief hiatus following a heated debate last week between co-hosts Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood regarding Osbourne’s support of her longtime friend, Piers Morgan. In a programming email to CNN, “The Talk” noted that they
Continue ReadingCoronavirus fears shook Wall Street to its core last March. The Dow crashed nearly 3,000 points — a stunning 13% — a year ago today. Flash forward 12 months and the health crisis is not over, but investors are increasingly confident it soon will be. For the first time since February 2020, Covid-19 is no
Continue ReadingThe best supporting actor category for the Oscars is diverse this year, but also has some people scratching their heads. That’s because the two stars of “Judas and the Black Messiah,” Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya, were both nominated in that category. A debate is raging that a best actor nomination should have gone to
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Continue ReadingCoronavirus lockdowns led to air quality improvements in most countries, but the level of pollutants will likely rise as governments lift restrictions and economies swing back into gear, according to a new report. IQAir’s 2020 World Air Quality Report said human-related emissions from industry and transport fell during lockdowns, and 65% of global cities analyzed
Continue Reading Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam will announce Tuesday that he’s taking executive action to restore voting and other civil rights to former felons as soon as they complete their prison terms — a move that will immediately apply to more than 69,000 formerly incarcerated Virginians. Northam’s action, shared first with CNN, is the latest push
Continue ReadingWildfires and hurricane-force winds produce stunning videos and headlines, but flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States. And almost no place in the country is immune as 98% of all counties in the US have experienced at least one flooding event. In the last decade alone, floods have caused
Continue ReadingAllergies aren’t just a sneezy seasonal annoyance. Hay fever has major health and economic consequences. It exacerbates asthma and weakens defenses against respiratory viruses, resulting in more emergency room visits and disrupted schooling and work. Climate change has already made pollen seasons in the United States and Canada worse, a new study of almost three
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — These days, local stories in western North Carolina spread quickly across the country through the web, and you never know who they might touch and inspire. One Maryland man’s special delivery reminds us of the big hearts in a world that’s increasingly smaller.
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