Crash that killed father & son caused by driver with BAC 4 times the legal limit
Click here for updates on this story THORNTON, Colorado (KCNC) — Police in Thornton say Travis Butts, 38, was driving…
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Colombia will no longer co-host Copa América, CONMEBOL rejects request for postponement
The 2021 Copa América will no longer feature games in co-host Colombia after CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation, announced on…
Continue ReadingPolice officer: ‘I am leaving Colorado for … less communism’
Click here for updates on this story AURORA, Colorado (KCNC) — An Aurora police officer, Daniel Bertelson, sent a…
Continue ReadingBaseball player back in the game after life-threatening head injuries
Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — This week’s Game Changer makes a…
Continue ReadingBiden’s plan to slash child poverty depends on whether the IRS can find those who need the cash most
President Joe Biden’s ambitious plan to send families with kids thousands more dollars starting in July could slash child poverty in half…
Continue ReadingArmed man robs Wells Fargo bank
Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A man armed with a gun robbed a Wells Fargo…
Continue ReadingAs the US and Russia spar over the Arctic, Putin creates new facts on the ground
The Russian military plane touched down in heavy wind and light snow, then slid across the icy tarmac. That the large, four-engine Ilyushin Il-76…
Continue ReadingNigerian army investigating reports that Boko Haram leader died blowing himself up to avoid capture
The Nigerian army says it is looking into reports that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has died after blowing himself up to avoid being captured by…
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New York Yankees’ breakthrough infections demonstrate the Covid-19 vaccine works. Here’s why
In one week, there were nine cases of Covid-19 in fully vaccinated members of the New York Yankees organization: one player, three coaches and five…
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5 things to know for May 21: Mideast ceasefire, Covid, Congress, Myanmar, South Korea
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins in less than two weeks, and NOAA is already predicting we’ll see above-average storm activity…
Continue ReadingChina’s construction boom is sending CO2 emissions through the roof
China’s plan to build its way out of the pandemic is pushing its carbon emissions to record highs, new research has found. The country’s…
Continue Reading Conners waves Canadian flag from top of gusty PGA leaderboard
Canada’s Corey Conners tamed a windswept Ocean course on Thursday, carding the round of the day to lead by two shots after the opening of the…
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US Senate passes unanimous resolution calling for withdrawal of Eritrean forces from Ethiopia
The US Senate has unanimously passed a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Ethiopia’s war-torn northern…
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His family says they were told he died in a car wreck. Video now shows Ronald Greene was kicked, dragged and tased by police
After Ronald Greene’s fatal 2019 encounter with the Louisiana State Police, family members said police told them he died in an auto accident. A…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft is finally getting rid of its most-hated product
The end is finally near for Internet Explorer, one of Microsoft’s most-reviled products that refused to die. Microsoft announced this week that…
Continue ReadingTencent profits soar even as China tech crackdown worries linger
Tencent is pulling in more money and plans on investing more in games and videos, even as Beijing expands its scrutiny of the tech sector. The…
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Oregon to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October
The state of Oregon will recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day under a new bill passed by the Oregon Legislature.…
Continue ReadingIn 19 US states, at least half of adults are fully vaccinated against Covid-19
The US is reporting some of the lowest Covid-19 metrics in nearly a year and officials say we’re finally turning the corner. But vaccination…
Continue ReadingPrince William slams the BBC after report finds ‘deceitful’ methods used to secure Diana interview
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has lambasted the BBC for contributing “significantly to her fear, paranoia and isolation” felt by…
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