US Capitol Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the US Capitol. Located at 100 Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, DC, it is the meeting place of…
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Derek Chauvin trial begins to shift from what happened to George Floyd to what it means
Prosecutors in the second week of Derek Chauvin’s trial are set to shift their focus from what happened to George Floyd last May to a closer…
Continue Reading Ferry company lease agreement to generate dozens of jobs
Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) — A business is coming to Bridgeport and is…
Continue Reading State Police help bring Easter joy to young girl
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAMPSHIRE, Connecticut (WFSB) — CT State Police are spreading the love this…
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John Travolta celebrates daughter’s milestone birthday
Cheers to Ella Travolta. John Travolta celebrated his daughter’s 21st birthday over the weekend on social media writing, “Happy 21st…
Continue Reading Church continues annual Easter tradition to provide meals for those in need
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — An annual holiday tradition continues downtown as the…
Continue Reading Rita Wilson explains why she and Tom Hanks haven’t been vaccinated yet
Back in March 2020, Rita Wilson and her husband Tom Hanks were among the first of a group of celebrities who announced that they had tested positive…
Continue Reading Here’s what happened to George Floyd from every perspective and angle
Prosecutors told jurors in the opening statements of Derek Chauvin’s criminal trial to “believe your eyes.” So far, the prosecution…
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High fees and pricey cowboy boots: Why crypto spending isn’t about to go mainstream
Last month, I set out to buy my father, an avid Before the Bell reader, a non-fungible token, or NFT. We’d spent lots of time discussing the…
Continue Reading Read these tips before getting your Covid-19 vaccine
If you are not eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19, you will be soon if you live in the United States. All 50 states plan to open vaccine…
Continue Reading The US recovery is speeding up but the global economy isn’t out of danger
The economic recovery in the United States and China is gaining steam, triggering a wave of upgraded forecasts and optimistic commentary. Meanwhile,…
Continue Reading A woman was killed, 4 children were shot and another person was injured in a park shooting on Easter
An argument between two groups of men at an Alabama park devolved into gunfire, with more than 30 gunshots fired — killing a woman and wounding…
Continue Reading McDonald’s has a sweet new treat
McDonald’s is expanding its lineup of sweet treats with a new McFlurry flavor. Beginning May 3, the chain is adding a Caramel Brownie McFlurry…
Continue Reading Delta temporarily fills middle seats in response to flight cancelations
Citing several contributing factors, Delta Air Lines canceled approximately 100 flights Sunday. “Delta teams have been working through various…
Continue Reading This is Amtrak’s new dream map after Biden’s infrastructure push
President Biden, sometimes called “Amtrak Joe” for his train enthusiasm, appears to be living up to the name. The $2 trillion…
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Justice Democrats jump into 2022 primaries with Tennessee House race endorsement
Justice Democrats, the progressive group that launched Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s historic 2018 campaign, made its first splash of the…
Continue Reading Satellite images show huge Russian military buildup in the Arctic
Russia is amassing unprecedented military might in the Arctic and testing its newest weapons in a region freshly ice-free due to the climate…
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5 things to know for April 5: Covid-19, voter suppression, Facebook, Russia, Jordan
Japan just saw the earliest bloom of its legendary cherry blossoms in 1,200 years. Pretty — but also a sign of climate change. Here’s…
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Australia’s first international cricket team found fame in the UK. At home, they were betrayed
Growing up in the small community of Harrow in southern Australia, 86-year-old Lachie Turner spent his childhood hearing legends of the great…
Continue Reading Cher apologizes for ‘not appropriate’ George Floyd tweet
Music legend Cher has apologized for a tweet in which she theorized that she could have prevented George Floyd’s death. Floyd, an unarmed black…
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