Covid-19 numbers may be on the decline in the United States after a year of collective grief. But with tens of thousands of deaths expected over the next few months, experts are warning Americans not to drop their guard just yet. “I think we are going to get fooled,” Dr. Paul Offit, director of the
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What was nice about the Before Times was that, for most people, social interactions and outings could be carefree. We miss them, and that’s a big reason why we long for the pandemic to end. But when life stabilizes in the new, new normal, how will we really feel about resuming activities we used to
Continue ReadingThe Norman, Oklahoma, Public Schools District is condemning an announcer who “made racist and hateful comments targeted at our Norman High student athletes” on a livestream of a state basketball tournament, a statement from the district superintendent said. On Thursday, the Norman High School girls’ basketball team was set to play Midwest City in the
Continue ReadingIt only took one blood donation to save Marcos Perez’s life. He’s now paid that donation forward more than 960 times. According to the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, his blood has helped over 3,000 people. “Mr. Perez’s story is very moving and emotional because you know why he does it — it saved
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press has demanded the release of a journalist detained and charged “for simply doing his job” while covering violent anti-coup demonstrations for the American news outlet in Myanmar. Thein Zaw, 32, was taken into custody on February 27 in the country’s largest city, Yangon, while covering a protest against the military junta, which
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A wrong-way driver on Interstate 84 in northeast Oregon collided with an Oregon State Police senior trooper’s patrol car Friday afternoon, but both drivers escaped serious injuries, officials said, and the wrong-way driver was arrested and jailed.
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Ethan Thompson scored 16 points, Rodrigue Andela added 13 and Oregon State withstood a late rally Friday to beat top-seeded Oregon 75-64 in the men’s Pac-12 Tournament semifinals.
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Embattled New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is standing increasingly alone as he clings to power, turning himself into the victim Friday in the face of overwhelming Democratic calls for him to step aside instead of engaging in the kind of self-reflection this moment demands. He’s defying calls from his state’s congressional delegation — including both
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Breonna Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer,has filed internal affairs complaints against six officers with the Professional Standards Unit of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) this week, according to the complaints provided to CNN by Palmer’s attorney Sam Aguiar. Palmer alleges the behavior of four officers was “unacceptable, intolerable and contributing factors to Breonna’s death and
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A former New York capitol beat reporter penned a first-person piece for New York Magazine, where she described what it was like covering Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2014, alleging multiple instances of sexual harassment. Jessica Bakeman, now a reporter at WLRN in Miami, wrote that she was 25 years old when she was covering
Continue ReadingHours after her family, friends and thousands of mourners laid Angel’s body to rest, Myanmar’s security forces entered the cemetery under the cover of darkness, dumped the carefully placed flowers and wreaths, and dug up her grave. The following morning, in footage shared to CNN and from witness accounts, among the detritus left scattered around
Continue ReadingFederal prosecutors have filed charges against a man who allegedly participated in the brutal assault of DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who spoke out after the attack about how he had pleaded with the pro-Trump mob to spare his life on the day of the riot at the US Capitol. Prosecutors said Thomas Sibick
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV News) — Researchers believe they may have solved the mystery behind a 2,000-year-old astronomical calculator – otherwise described as being the world’s oldest “computer.” The Antikythera mechanism has long been a scientific mystery since it was discovered on an ancient shipwreck in 1901. While scientists
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There are limits and rules, but what’s high school football on the High Desert without fans cheering from the stands? Never mind: They’re back for this Friday night, much to the glee of NewsChannel 21’s Max Goldwasser. Tune in at 11!
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Visit Central Oregon, in partnership with Oregon-based charter company Northwest Navigator Luxury Coaches, has been awarded a $40,000 match by Travel Oregon’s Destination Ready investment program to run a pilot shuttle service in Sunriver and Bend called “Navigate Oregon.”
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story OTISVILLE, Michigan (WNEM) — Whether it’s a story of sorrow or a moment of pride, a mid-Michigan woman is helping others preserve the deep sentimental value. She creates DNA jewelry to transform a physical piece of a loved one into a lasting memory. “Just want them to have
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Six-month-old Astor is a playful kitten looking for his forever home. You can visit the Humane Society of Central Oregon in Bend if you’re interested in meeting Astor or any of their other special guests.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ALTON, Illinois (KMOV) — A Metro East woman who admitted to killing her two infant daughters has been granted a commutation by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Paula Sims’ 6-week-old daughter Heather’s body was found in a trash can in May 1989 in West Alton. She was convicted and
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KEWANEE, Illinois (WQAD) — A bald eagle is fighting against a neurological condition that caused her head to be crooked. It’s because of lead poisoning. “Her head was completely down and twisted 180 and looking up at the sky,” says Tammy Yarger, CEO of Hog Wildlife Rescue and
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