Four sisters in their 80s and 90s reunited to get their Covid-19 vaccines together
Four elderly sisters in New Jersey haven’t been able to have their regular get-togethers during the coronavirus pandemic, but they made an…
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No ‘mass exodus’ in California during the pandemic, study finds
No, Californians have not been packing up and leaving the Golden State en masse during the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s despite some headlines and…
Continue Reading Increasing evidence that Myanmar’s military forces are shooting to kill as country mourns young victims
Zin Ko Ko Zaw, 22, killed by a bullet to the head. Ma “Angel” Kyal Sin, 19, fatally shot in the head. Nay Myo Aung, 16, killed by a…
Continue Reading To-go cocktails with limits closer to reality in Georgia as Senate bill passes
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Cocktails-to-go edged closer to becoming…
Continue Reading Perseverance rover takes its first drive on Mars, sends back image
The NASA Perseverance rover has taken its first drive on Mars, traveling about 21 feet and doing a little spin across Jezero Crater. And that first…
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The US has N95 masks available — you just can’t find them
Nearly a year ago, Brian Wolin got involved because he wanted to help. In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, reports from inside hospitals…
Continue Reading Engine failed on United Airlines flight after pilots increased power, NTSB report says
The right engine of United Airlines Flight 328 failed with a fiery bang minutes after takeoff last month when the aircraft’s pilots throttled…
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Deschutes County clinics to give 3,510 COVID-19 vaccine first doses next week
Deschutes County plans to distribute 3,510 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines at clinics next week in Bend, Redmond, La Pine and Sisters — and this time,…
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Trump State Department official charged for attacking police in Capitol riot
A former Trump State Department political appointee appeared in Washington, DC, federal court Friday after being charged for pushing against police…
Continue Reading Police recover stolen U-Haul containing family’s belongings, ashes of their son
Click here for updates on this story COVINGTON, Georgia (Rockdale Citizen) — Law enforcement authorities have located a…
Continue Reading James Lovell Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of astronaut James Lovell. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1928 Birth place: Cleveland, Ohio Birth name: James Arthur…
Continue Reading Rupert Murdoch Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of media magnate Rupert Murdoch. Personal Birth date: March 11, 1931 Birth place: Melbourne, Australia Birth name:…
Continue Reading High schoolers who misuse prescription opioids are at higher risk for suicidal behaviors, study finds
About one of every three high school students who said they were misusing prescription opioids when they were surveyed reported they had attempted…
Continue Reading Iraq Prison Abuse Scandal Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal which took place during the Iraq war. Facts Abu Ghraib prison…
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New York Times and Wall Street Journal: Top Cuomo aides rewrote nursing home report from state health officials to hide higher death toll
Some top aides for New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo allegedly rewrote a June nursing home report from state health officials to hide the higher…
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Oregon reports 9 more COVID-19 deaths, 2 in Deschutes County; 251 cases
There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including two in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 2,293, the Oregon Health…
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John McAfee facing charges for alleged cryptocurrency ‘pump and dump’ scheme on Twitter
John David McAfee, the eccentric antivirus software pioneer, has been indicted on fraud and money laundering charges by the Department of Justice,…
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Dow soars more than 570 points in topsy-turvy trading after solid jobs report
It took them a few hours, but investors finally decided that good economic news is good for Wall Street. The Dow skyrocketed more than 570 points, or…
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It’s been a ‘mixed bag’, but most Canadian schools have kept students in class
For one of Canada’s most densely populated communities, this Toronto suburb, locked down for weeks, was eerily quiet on a recent Friday…
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Appeals court orders judge to reconsider third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court should reconsider the state’s motion to reinstate a third-degree murder charge…
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